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SHS Drinks overhauls WKD X range with ‘trend-led’ flavours
The new variants reflected ”increasing RTD consumer preferences for enticing fruit flavours”, WKD said
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JW Filshill appoints new business development manager
In his new role, Kieran Dhinsa will be responsible for growing the KeyStore estate
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London pilot lined up as next stop for digital DRS trials
Supporters claim there is growing momentum behind the technology amid continuing concerns over the cost of rolling out a traditional DRS system across the UK
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Heinz adds pickle ketchup inspired by viral TikTok trend
TikTok videos posted with the hashtag #pickle had over 5.4 billion views at the time of writing
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Premier Foods adds festive lines for Bisto, Paxo and Oxo
The NPD would ‘ensure that consumers can choose the perfect accompaniment to their main meal’ this Christmas, said Premier Foods
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Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone accused of greenwashing over bottle recycling claims
A consumer rights group has filed a complaint with the European Commission over the drinks giants’ green claims
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Brands and retailers collaborate on ISBA retail media standards framework
Goldman Sachs forecasts UK grocery retail media market value to hit £2bn by 2024
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City snapshot: M&S profits jump as food sales soar
Marks & Spencer’s pre-tax profits before adjustments jumped 75% in the first half of the year as it benefited from strong food sales and better than expected consumer sentiment
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Media Bites 8 November: Food price inflation, ABF, Naked Wines
Food price inflation has dropped to single digits for the first time in a year and a half, as the cost of living crisis eases slightly
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Just Eat launches rapid Lego toy delivery with Asda
The trial “means parents will now be able to order toys via rapid delivery straight to their doorstep
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Food safety at ‘critical risk’ from staffing crisis, warns FSA
The future of the UK’s food safety is being put at risk from “critical” shortages of frontline enforcement staff
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Premier launches ‘Pop Cave’ concept for soft drinks
Kept cool with automatic doors, the soft drink caves are up to 30% cheaper to chill than normal refrigeration, helping retailers to save on energy costs
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UK subscription services nearing saturation point, research shows
91% of Brits surveyed who had not yet signed up to a service said they had no plans to do so
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Glenshire Group bolsters Pizza Hut franchise with 16 new sites
The deal completed on 1 November, with all 293 colleagues transferring to Glenshire Group, taking its total number of Pizza Hut sites to 17
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Poundland tapping parent company’s buying might to lower prices
The variety discounter has completed a move to sourcing its clothing lines at group level from parent Pepco, with general merchandise to follow suit by early next year
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Holland & Barrett begins stocking medicines in new trial
H&B wants to grow its presence in areas of the market where it has not traditionally been competitive
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Co-op launches nine Neapolitan-style pizzas under Irresistible range
New for the range, Co-op’s wine buyers have also provided a “carefully selected” range of wine recommendations
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Philip Morris appoints new UK commercial planning chief
He replaces Kate O’Dowd in the role, which she held for the last three years. O’Dowd has moved to the US to lead PMI’s indirect channels function
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The Laughing Cow launches into plant-based
The Bel-owned brand said it was the first in the UK to offer a plant-based alternative to cheese in portions
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Hip Pop appoints former Grenade head of operations as CEO
Beale had previously been advising Hip Pop on its operations