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Comment and OpinionCharlotte Wells helps Quaker deliver emotional punch
What has the Aftersun director done with her porridge ad?
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Comment and OpinionMorrisons is the elephant in the room of the M&A scene
Unconfirmed reports this week that Morrisons is exploring the sale of Rathbones are potentially embarrassing to Morrisons and to CEO Rami Baitiéh if true
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Comment and OpinionHow a difficult meeting partner gave me a lesson in listening
Think: are we just waiting for the other person to stop so we can speak?
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Analysis and FeaturesLyle’s lion and Ricky Gervais in the bath: this week in grocery on social media
Unpack the memes and puns of the week on social media across fmcg
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NewsOrnua Foods UK appoints new marketing director
Nicola Blackmore-Squires will be responsible for the development of “powerful and distinctive” positionings for Ornua’s brands
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NewsAldi salad supplier UK Salads appoints administrators
The Aldi salad supplier has appointed administrators, with The Grocer understanding that unsecured creditors will be owed as much as £10m
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NewsM&S wins High Court victory over Michael Gove’s Marble Arch store decision
The High Court found the decision taken by Gove as levelling up secretary last summer was unlawful
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat will change under regulated dairy contracts?
New rules and the creation of an Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator are set to shake up producer-processor relationships
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NewsBarista Bar plans to become ‘biggest convenience coffee brand in Scotland’
The brand plans to open eight to 10 sites over the next months across CJ Lang stores and independent retailers
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NewsOcado threatens to sue M&S over final joint venture payment
The joint venture with Ocado Retail has not met undisclosed performance targets, meaning M&S will not automatically pay the full final instalment of £191m
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NewsWhole Foods Market turns to UK ‘staples’ in bid to win back shoppers
The 141 UK “staple” brands include lines from Heinz, Marmite and Ambrosia
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NewsCentral Co-op suffers almost 60% surge in retail crime
Central Co-op is urging MPs to support the amendment and calling on PCC candidates to pledge their commitment to tackling retail crime
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NewsBaby formula price war looms as Aldi undercuts Iceland’s ‘cheapest’ claim
Aldi made the change to its Mamia line, the day after Iceland launched what it claimed was the “cheapest” formula product on the market
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NewsFDF warns of consumer confusion after report links UPFs to health risks
The FDF said it was more important for shoppers to focus on levels of consumption of fat, salt and sugar
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NewsAsda reveals record pay offer as it defends investment in staff
Asda hourly paid store staff will get an 8.4% increase, with rates rising to £12.04 in July
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Analysis and FeaturesWhen will the price be right to get deal volumes moving?
Newlat’s exit from Princes takeover talks reflects a market in which deals are not getting done. What’s stalling activity, and will it pick up?
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NewsNomad Foods predicts 2024 volume growth as frozen trend rebounds
The Birds Eye owner has surpassed expectations with a record financial performance last year, with the frozen foods giant forecasting a return to volume growth in 2024
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NewsEx-football star Ian Wright kicks off direct-to-consumer pie venture
The range has debuted with a limited-edition Roast Chicken, Sage & Onion pie in two sizes
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NewsCity snapshot: Wincanton recommends new £762m offer from GXO
The board of British logistics giant Wincanton have recommended shareholders accept the new offer £764m from GXO after the US business gazumped French rival Ceva
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NewsMedia Bites 1 March: Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Asda, UPF, Bud Light
In a busy morning of F&B news, the papers focus on job cuts at Sainsbury’s and a growing rift between Ocado and M&S