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Amazon threatens delists unless suppliers meet ‘profitability’ lump sum demands
The Grocer has seen evidence of demands for one-off payments as well as large cost price reductions to UK companies
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Apple growers on a 'knife edge' due to high production costs and low returns
Over the past two years, British apple growers faced a 30% increase in the cost of production and received just an 8% rise in returns from the supermarkets
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Walkers makes Sunbites HFSS compliant and unveils recycled plastic packs
Experts at PepsiCo’s R&D centre in Leicester ran four trials over six months
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City Snapshot: SSP Group increases global footprint with Canada acquisition
SSP Group has announced a further expansion in its geographic reach with a deal to acquire a Canadian food airport operator and will also open further units in Saudi Arabia
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Media Bites 14 December: Apprentice levy, Berry Bros, Diageo
Britain’s biggest supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, are calling on the government to reform the apprenticeship levy to address “critical and persistent” labour shortages.
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Reusable packaging company Dizzie nears crowdfunding target ahead of ‘major grocer’ trial
Dizzie said it would use the cash injection to begin a trial with “a major grocer”, roll out its reusable container tracking system and develop new packaging
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Booths takes frozen supply chain back inhouse as part of logistics overhaul
Booths is set to open a massive new frozen facility at its Preston manufacturing site
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Danone promotes Amy Malik to impulse and away from home director
Malik has been with the French multinational since 2016
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Morrisons promotes Nick Russell to head of franchise and new business as Daily estate grows
He will now oversee all elements of the franchise business, supporting existing retailers while aiming to boost the estate further
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Deliciously Ella buys Milton Keynes factory out of administration
The 15,000 sq ft site, formerly owned by Green Way Foods, has been one of the brand’s core suppliers since it launched in 2016
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Boots owner explores potential London IPO
The US owner of Boots is once again exploring options to sell off the UK pharmacy chain, including the possibility of a flotation on the London Stock Exchange
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East London Liquor Co sold in pre-pack administration deal
Existing board members have agreed terms to purchase the distillery, after it was placed into adminstration
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Last-mile platform Stuart teases new year grocery growth following acquisition
Stuart UK general manager John Gillan said the company’s growth in the sector would be driven by supermarkets developing their own quick delivery channels
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Cook opens 1,000th concession at The Black Farmer Shop in Brixton
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones said the range would “perfectly align” with its commitment on quality and taste
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Asda responsible for nearly half of all substitution complaints on social media
The supermarket accounted for 47% of the more than 700 complaints on X (formerly Twitter) about substitutions among the major supermarkets
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M&S unveils new sustainable farming programme for its fresh supply chain
The initiative will help the retailer meet its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2040
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Supermarkets announce ‘breakthrough’ reporting system for carbon emissions
The BRC and Mondra coalition has signed up Tesco, M&S, Ocado Retail and Asda, as well as a list of major suppliers
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Aldi creates new ‘centralised’ real estate team to spearhead store expansion
The new team will help Aldi open up to 500 new stores
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Customers remaining ‘loyal’ to supermarkets despite economic pressures, study shows
Customers have not switched between grocers in the numbers that could be expected during a period of high food inflation, Dunnhumby data suggests
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Locker-based takeaway collection concept launches in London
The Co-Kitchens has launched in Dalston, housing eight food brands that operate from so-called cloud or ghost kitchens on the site