Latest Headlines – Page 1003
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NewsTributes paid to former Scottish Grocers’ Federation CEO John Drummond
Drummond served as SGF chief executive from 2005 to 2015
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NewsAF Blakemore reports ‘tremendous’ year as profits rocket
The wholesaler had made major investments in the period, upgrading and buying new stores, improving logistics and developing IT systems
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NewsTwinings overtakes PG Tips as UK’s number one tea brand
Diversifying into cold infusions and functional teas has paid off for Twinings
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NewsPernod Ricard plans £5m Christmas marketing splash
The spirits giant will mount campaigns for six key brands over the festive season
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NewsBirds Eye marks 100% certification Follow the Fish on-pack promotion
The milestone made Birds Eye the “biggest brand in the UK” for certified sustainable and responsible seafood sourcing
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NewsAmazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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NewsConsumer fears over no-deal Brexit food shortages on the rise
A survey by Him has found 14% of shoppers are already stockpiling
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NewsNestlé ups protein in Kit Kat Chunky and Yorkie for More range
Made with fruit, nuts and cereal, both bars promise 30% less sugar than similar products
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NewsPremier Foods names new CEO and chairman
Premier Foods has named UK MD Alex Whitehouse as its new CEO and former Reckitt Benckiser finance chief Colin Day as chairman
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NewsCosta Coffee opens first commuter-focused railway station store
Eight mini-format stores are set to open at railway stations accross London over the next six months
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NewsBroadland Wineries eyes kombucha NPD to grow outside booze
The winemaker has applied to register the name ‘Booch & Bloom’ with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsWatmuff & Beckett hails ‘amazing’ response to Crowdcube funding campaign
The soup, risotto and broth maker is seeking £110k on Crowdcube in exchange for a 10% stake
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NewsLion Capital kicks off sale process for sports nutrition brand Grenade
The sports nutrition player is set for a multimillion-pound bidding war after private equity owner Lion Capital appointed advisors to explore a sale
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods names new CEO and chairman
Premier Foods has named UK MD Alex Whitehouse as its new CEO and former Reckitt Benckiser finance chief Colin Day as chairman.
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NewsMedia Bites 30 Aug: Juul, Neat Burger, Consumer confidence
Juul, the e-cigarette maker, is being investigated over allegations that it used deceptive marketing to target minors.
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NewsConsumer confidence slips amid mounting pre-Brexit nerves
UK consumer confidence slipped back this month, as mounting Brexit uncertainty led to consumers feeling increasingly nervous
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NewsHighland Spring to reduce plastic use after securing £55.5m backing
Highland Spring Group will ramp up its environmental sustainability initiatives after securing multi-million-pound backing from HSBC UK
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NewsArla Foods posts strong sales but warns of Brexit concerns
Dairy giant Arla Foods hailed “strong” sales growth in the first half of 2019, but warned the impact of a hard Brexit could hit performance in the second half.
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NewsMcCain unveils Brew City frozen snack brand to accompany craft beer
The launch will be backed by a £6m, multichannel campaign including TV, OOH, print and online
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NewsSpar to notify local shoppers of price reductions with Gander app
Two hundred and seventy UK stores with Henderson Technology’s EdgePoS went live last Friday