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NewsMilliways plastic-free gum secures first major supermarket listing
Milliways was launched in 2021 with the hope of taking on traditional, plastic-based gum brands
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NewsNorwegian salmon prices continue to soar
Rising costs and reduced volume have pushed up prices of Norwegian salmon, which accounts for almost half of UK supply
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NewsRicky Gervais invests in canned water brand Cano Water
UK canned water market leader Cano Water has received multimillion-pound funding from investors including the comedian
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Comment and OpinionFarmison’s demise points to a chill wind for DTC challengers
The demise of the DTC butchery player is yet another illustration of headwinds facing disruptor food and drink players
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NewsDrinks blamed for a third of packaging environmental impact
IGD research shows beers, wines and spirits and non-alcoholic drinks have the greatest overall impact
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NewsRussian discounter Mere recruiting UK property development manager
The role will involve ‘originating deals across the UK with a key focus on retail assets’
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Range PreviewParty platters and bunting: Morrisons coronation range
With a focus on food platters, Morrisons has targeted the party-goers with a range of tastes and takes on British cuisine
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NewsWarburtons gives its crumpets the Thins treatment
Thins are made with the same ingredients as the originals, but are HFSS-compliant and provide just 61 calories each
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NewsEaster lamb sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose all reported over 100% increases in sales of the popular Easter roasting joints
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NewsTwo arrested over modern slavery suspicions on West Sussex farm
The government’s seasonal labour scheme has come under fire over labour exploitation claims
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NewsPerkier smashes new crowdfunding round
The snack bar brand plans to use the money to increase digital marketing and push trade marketing investment
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NewsSainsbury’s £220m logistics shake-up may affect thousands of jobs
The supermarket will switch to three dedicated logistics partners rather than relying on multiple contracts across its logistics chain
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Comment and OpinionA stronger, better supported FSA would benefit the whole food system
Food businesses should do more to push for a better funded FSA with a wider remit and sharper teeth, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsBiden says NI Brexit deal is ‘top priority’ during Belfast trip
Prime minister Rishi Sunak was reportedly hoping president Biden’s Belfast visit would help garner DUP support for his post-Brexit deal
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NewsTime Wholesale to rebrand and return to pure cash & carry model
The business is discontinuing its delivered service and programme of store fit-outs
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News‘Enforcement squad’ to crack down on underage vaping
The squad will be led by Trading Standards and will share intelligence with regional networks and local authorities
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NewsFood surplus tech provider FoodCloud boosts leadership team
Sheena Forde is appointed partnerships director and Angela Ruttledge public affairs and stakeholder manager
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Range PreviewQueen Camilla’s honey in Fortnum & Mason’s coronation range
F&M has curated a collection of luxury food and drink, dripping in royal warrants and memorabilia from the British Isles to the corners of the former empire
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NewsYakult launches new fortified drink and larger packs
Yakult Plus is a fat-free fermented milk drink boosted with vitamin C
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NewsGenius Foods secures refinancing to invest in factory
The business has raised funds to improve efficiency and production lines in its bakery based in Bathgate, Scotland