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Comment and Opinion
Dimbleby’s legacy is an echo of ‘posh boy government’. But he is principled and brave
Whether Sunak or Starmer is prime minister after the next election, Dimbleby will be the go-to source for policy formulation, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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News
Innocent takes axe to dairy-free milk alternatives
The fruit juice giant announced on Twitter this week the range would leave shelves ‘in the next few weeks’
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Wilton launches duo of plastic-free laundry pods into grocery
The unique powdered format enabled the brand to use ‘much nicer ingredients that are much kinder to the environment’, it said
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Rishi Sunak ‘majorly oversold’ Windsor Framework, say food businesses
The new Northern Ireland Brexit deal has ‘major limits’ according to industry
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News
City snapshot: C&C Group profits rise despite ‘challenging trading backdrop’
Drinks supplier C&C Group has announced its full year profits will be in line with revised expectations and it will recommence dividend payments despite a ‘challenging trading backdrop’
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Media Bites 23 March: John Lewis, Fever-Tree, inflation
John Lewis keeps making headlines amid reports of its plan to sell a minority stake.
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Analysis and Features
In his own words: Henry Dimbleby on why he quit government health role
National Food Strategy author Henry Dimbleby has quit as the UK’s food tsar, furious at Whitehall’s lack of a strategy. But he’s not giving up on major change
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News
India trade deal could expose UK food to harmful chemicals, campaigners warn
Farming campaigners say it is likely some Indian food products containing banned pesticides will enter UK markets
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Comment and Opinion
Why have Fever-Tree’s sales fallen? And how is it planning to get them back?
Fever-Tree is worth less in grocery than in 2019
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News
Vertical farming firm Harvest London secures first major retail listing
The deal makes Planet Organic the only UK supermarket to currently sell living herbs farmed and branded in this way
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News
Nestlé claims big win for transparency as it reveals HFSS sales data
Nestlé said it would announce a target to improve its global figures by the end of this year
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Range Preview
Waitrose’s coronation range reveals the King’s favourite dog (and it’s not a corgi)
The collection, which includes crown-themed drinks, bakery, jams and collectible gifts, has been designed for a royalist’s ultimate celebration
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Comment and Opinion
Our food supply chain needs an overhaul to reflect the real cost of goods
It will not be an easy challenge as we are addressing 50 years of business practice and culture but it has to be done, says Nicholas Saphir, chair of AHDB
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News
Shop theft reaches record highs across convenience sector
Of the areas worst affected across the UK, London was at the top, with 48% of retailers saying theft had increased over the past year
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News
Exiting food tsar Dimbleby launches new campaign to get Brits to eat less meat
The National Food Strategy author told The Grocer he has entered a partnership with advertising giant M&C Saatchi
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Comment and Opinion
Gen Z can see through the empty words of businesses. They want real leadership
Gen Z are looking for leaders who take responsibility for their role in the food system, says James Toop, CEO at Bite Back 2030
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News
The Old Cheese Room recalls lines due to presence of listeria
The cheese manufacturer has had to recall the 1kg Baronet Soft Cheese, its 200g Baby Baronet Soft Cheese and its 270g Mini Baronet Soft Cheese
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News
Milk & More appoints chief customer officer to boost e-commerce team
Neil Borer will be tasked with driving brand awareness of the Müller-owned doorstep delivery service
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News
Palm oil-free spread The Flower Farm secures Sainsbury’s listing
The Dutch-owned brand has expanded its presence in the UK with its first major retail listing
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Comment and Opinion
Budget: businesses like ours need childcare support and green incentives now
There were two incredibly important announcements in the budget, but they don’t go far enough to encourage growth, says Jamie Keeble, co-founder of Heck