Latest Headlines – Page 4
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Kellanova brings $1bn Cheez-It brand to the UK
The launch will be supported by an £18m marketing push
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Confex to launch new loyalty programme for food-to-go customers
The new programme will enable independent food-to-go outlets to offer competitive deals to its customers
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JW Filshill expands commercial team with two new appointments
The Glasgow-based wholesaler has created two new positions to strengthen its team
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Confex welcomes new member Rowan International
Rowan International is the eighth member to join the buying group in 2024
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GreenPort Fresh takes over UK Salads business
The joint venture has taken over UK Salads’ packhouse in Roydon in Essex and its surrounding nurseries – facilities it previously rented from UK Salads
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Sysco’s KFF launches new fresh fish range with over 35 new products
The new range of high-quality fresh fish comes from M&J Seafood, part of sister company Fresh Direct
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Superdrug opens its largest UK store
The store has doubled in size following an extension, creating 25 new permanent roles
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia
Despite increased competition from the multiples in the convenience sector, leading franchise & fascia groups are determined to maintain customer loyalty and interest with strong own-brand offers, new technology and investment in promotion. Discover how they view the market and what their concerns are for the year ...
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City snapshot: Boots boss Sebastian James to leave as IPO process stalls again
Boots has kicked off a search for a new boss to replace Sebastian James, who is leaving in November as renewed attempts by US owner Walgreens Boots Alliance to sell or float the UK high street pharmacy chain stalled once again
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Media Bites 1 July: Boots, Britvic/Carlsberg, Asda
The chief executive of Boots has quit Britain’s biggest pharmacy chain after its US owners shelved plans for a multibillion-pound sale
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Zoe launches ‘first of its kind’ whole food supplement into Waitrose
Nutrition app Zoe has developed the plant-based Daily30+ supplement as a “whole food complement”
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City News: Carlsberg approach for Britvic divides City opinion
When news of Carlsberg’s shock £3.1bn bid for Britvic broke, investors in the companies had wildly divergent reactions, underscoring doubt about the wisdom of the brewer’s approach
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Walkers adds non-HFSS Wotsits and Monster Munch
The snacks, available in three new flavours, are made with chickpea
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Annual profits fall at Weetabix as consumers shift to private label
Profit margins have fallen at UK cereals giant Weetabix amid a wider consumer shift to cheaper private label breakfast products
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Comment and Opinion
Carlsberg buying Britvic? Seems radical, but it might just start a trend
It would be quite a radical departure for an alcoholic drinks supplier, but operationally there are big positives
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Analysis and Features
10 women bringing food marketing and influencer culture together
From the ‘potato queen’ to domestic goddesses and money-savers, female influencers are offering unique perspectives and engaging content
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Comment and Opinion
Oh For Food’s Sake: podcast interrogates ‘heated’ topic of UPF
The podcast invited nutritionist Mel Wakeman to contribute to a frank debate
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Comment and Opinion
Swizzels reveals the secret to Squashies
The brand takes us to an animated version of its factory to tell us in a fun, silly ad
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Sunday becomes second biggest trading day for food-to-go outlets
New drink occasions and working from home arrangements are affecting eating out behaviours
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Brexit ‘isn’t working’ for business, says British Chambers of Commerce boss
The UK must improve its relations with the European Union, the BCC warned