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Analysis and FeaturesIs there too much competition among surplus food waste charities?
Food redistribution has ramped up in the UK, but are charities stuck in a competitive mindset and hampering efforts to help people in need?
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NewsCoca-Cola targets flavoured colas segment with lemon flavour relaunch
Coca-Cola previously axed a lemon flavoured cola in the UK in 2006
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Comment and OpinionSustainability in business is simply the right thing to do
Climate change poses an existential threat and we all have a role to play in fighting it, says Chris Fraser, founder of Ellers Farm Distillery
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NewsLipton Teas & Infusions to co-fund ‘world first’ tea academy in Kenya
The academy will provide up to 3,000 Kenyans each year with professional training up to bachelors, masters and PhD level
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NewsNakd expands range of functional snack bars with Fruit & Fibre duo
The launch will be backed by a digital push, including a partnership with nutritionist Michelle Braude
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Analysis and FeaturesSultana shortage won’t be easily resolved and ‘will hit prices’
Adverse weather conditions are pushing up global prices of raisins, sultanas and currants, with cost pressures hitting retailers
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NewsDefra consults again with large companies on costs of mandatory food waste reporting
The call for evidence is being jointly carried out with Wrap, which has consistently stressed the need for mandatory reporting to effectively tackle food waste
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NewsFWD shares concerns over Buying Better Food Framework contract award
FWD said it was concerned about the lack of wholesale partners mentioned in the tender
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NewsMedia Bites 26 February: M&S/Ocado, discounters, The Body Shop
Marks & Spencer is withholding a multimillion-pound payment to Ocado Group after their grocery delivery venture missed key performance targets
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NewsCity snapshot: Wincanton backs increased £605m takeover offer from CEVA
Logistics group Wincanton has received a higher takeover offer from French multinational CEVA Logistics after a final-hour approach from a potential competing bidder
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NewsCity News: Nestlé shares suffer as inflation knocks consumer demand
Nestlé shares suffered this week after it posted weaker than expected sales amid a drop in volumes, as inflation hit demand
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NewsHalewood sees £33m revenue decline as it refocuses spirits portfolio
Premium drinks player Halewood Artisanal Spirits saw annual losses grow to over £20m amid a refocus on its core UK branded portfolio and the shedding of low-margin products.
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NewsNewlat puts blame on ‘challenging market’ as it exits Princes deal
Newlat was in advanced discussions to buy Princes and understood to be in a two-way fight with UK private equity firm Epiris
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NewsSainsbury’s adds ‘Buy British’ section to its website
The new page spotlights over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products including fruit & veg, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials
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Comment and OpinionTimely food waste funding must be put to good use this time around
The funds will give the sector access to the biggest untapped source of food surplus in the sector
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Analysis and FeaturesMinette Batters upstages PM as she bats for farmers one last time
Rishi Sunak insisted government was ‘changing its culture’ around food
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Comment and OpinionCadbury Creme Egg nails return of ‘how do you eat yours?’
So closely linked with Cadbury Creme Egg is the phrase that it operates as a kind of bonus slogan
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Comment and OpinionHow will the CMA’s investigation impact infant formula sales?
The CMA will review the structure of the market and look at whether there are sufficient incentives to drive competition, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment and OpinionDinner Time Live with David Chang: even guests tire as live experiment drags on
Just a few minutes into episode five of Netflix’s new live cooking show and I’m already drifting off
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NewsAsda and Quaker extend help on hunger with free breakfast tie-up
The on pack promotion is available across selected lines in all major grocery multiples, and will see a bowl of Quaker donated for every pack purchased