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KVI TrackerEaster chocolate prices soar up to 50% in the supermarkets
The Grocer’s analysis found 227 out of 386 seasonal chocolate SKUs available in the big four were more expensive this year
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever to separate ice cream business as part of growth plans
Unilever has unveiled plans to split off its ice cream business and also separately identified €800m in cost savings in a move that will impact about 7,500 jobs. Plus, Diageo appoints new chairman, interims from Eagle Eye and final results from MP Evans
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NewsMedia Bites 19 March: Avara Foods, Reckitt Benckiser, Haleon
A multi-party action has been brought against Avara Foods over pollution of the River Wye, while Reckitt continues to make headlines
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NewsArla invests £179m to become ‘global mozzarella player’
The investment will allow the dairy co-op to ‘significantly’ increase mozzarella production for export markets
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NewsNaked Wines shares hit by reports on debt advisor
Shares in Naked Wines have suffered a fresh slump today after media reports about a refinancing spooked investors in the embattled online wine retailer
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NewsMeatly claims world first with lab-grown chicken petfood
The innovation was created in collaboration with Meatly’s first brand partner, Omni
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Comment and OpinionSainsbury’s IT ‘meltdown’ offers lessons in crisis management
The computer might say no, but customers still want a person to apologise for it
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NewsPilgrim’s Food Masters plans closure of London factory, with 260 jobs at risk
The manufacturer said it was continuing to ‘face industry challenges and lower than expected market volumes’
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Analysis and FeaturesRefill vs multiuse: how to scale reuse of packaging?
Despite many trials, an industry-wide solution remains elusive
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NewsYF appoints fmcg veteran Chris McLaughlin as non-exec
McLaughlin brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role, including time with Kellogg’s, Tesco and St Pierre Groupe
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Analysis and FeaturesWhere are the working-class startups?
The startup scene is still a world of privilege, as working-class entrepreneurs struggle with a lack of funding – and often a lack of confidence, too. How can the industry break the taboo?
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NewsSimon Roberts apologises after IT issues led to cancelled online orders
The issue left Sainsbury’s unable to fulfill the majority of online orders or process contactless payments in stores over the weekend
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NewsModern Baker signs three-year licensing agreement with Hovis
The deal will see the brands work together to manufacture, develop and distribute a range of healthier baking products
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NewsKeystone Brewing cuts jobs in Black Sheep restructure
The redundancies were a ‘last resort’ according to Keystone CEO Mark Williams
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NewsCadbury adds chunky Dairy Milk & More filled chocolate bars
Billed as ‘the ultimate treat’, the bars have an rsp of £2.75 each
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NewsSandford Orchards appoints Richard Smith as sales director
Smith has sales experience from roles at Sharp’s and Dartmoor Brewery
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Breakfast & Brunch
Does breakfast & brunch need a shot in the arm? Maybe so, but there are plenty of opportunities to broaden out the occasion, driven by both health and permissible indulgence. Find out how suppliers are meeting both of these requirements and why on-trade and global influences can ...
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NewsLove Hemp falls to second administration in a year
Love Hemp was bought out of administration in 2022
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NewsMockingbird Raw Press adds Mark Cuddigan as new board member
Mockingbird Raw Press has added This CEO Mark Cuddigan to its board to advise the cold-pressed smoothies and juices brand on its growth strategy
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NewsKerry Dairy launches category first oat & dairy blended product range
The range includes a Blended Oat & Dairy Cheddar, Milk, Butter and Spreadable Butter