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City snapshot: British American Tobacco fills new role of chief people officer
British American Tobacco has appointed Cora Koppe-Stahrenberg to the new role of chief people officer.
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Quorn owner hit by cost hikes and falling demand in meat-free
Quorn parent Marlow Foods has plunged into the red as soaring costs, falling demand for plant-based in supermarkets and one-off redundancy charges hit the Monde Nissin-owned group.
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Heinz profits increase despite Tesco dispute
Heinz has recorded bumper profits in the year it pulled products from Tesco shelves after a row over price rises.
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Media Bites 13 October: vaping, Boots, Finsbury Food
The UK has launched a consultation into restricting the sale of vapes, as both major political parties support imposing much harsher rules on the sale of enticing disposable e-cigarettes that have soared in popularity among children.
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Iceland Foods and The Range extend ‘shop in shop’ partnership
The partnership has now been extended to 113 stores, with more planned
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Wilko back online from today under new owner
Products across cleaning and household, decorating and DIY, garden and outdoor, homeware, pets and wildlife, storage and festive celebrations are available to order for home delivery
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AHDB reveals proposed levels of increase to its levy rates
The proposals from AHDB’s four sector councils come in the midst of ongoing input inflation across farming
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Whitby Seafoods abandons Kilhorne Bay acquisition plans
The scampi supplier said resources required to engage in the next phase of the investigation were ‘out of proportion to any potential benefit from the deal’
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Boots posts strong fourth quarter performance as owner looks to slash $1bn from costs
It was Boots’ 10th consecutive quarter of market share growth, with gains across all main categories, according to the health & beauty retailer
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Tails.com founders to launch circular online grocer
As the service matures, it aims to offer around 80% of a typical grocery basket
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Sainsbury’s becomes the latest supermarket to kick off seasonal recruitment drive
Retailers are expected to face heightened competition to fill roles this year as a result of labour shortages
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Leon launches duo of microwaveable rice pouches into Sainsbury’s
The NPD was inspired by the healthy fast food chain’s bestselling rice boxes
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Robson-Kanu shots brand The Turmeric Co nets £1m for global push
The Turmeric Co, the functional shots challenger launched by footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, has closed a Series A fundraise to support global growth
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Moy Park takes major knock to profitability as high inflation bites
The processor said cost rises continued into 2023
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Waitrose to update loyalty scheme to improve personalised rewards
It follows what has been at times widespread dissatisfaction at the loyalty offer following the relaunch of the MyWaitrose scheme in 2022
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Planning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns
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CBD brands hit by new lower daily dosage guidance
The new advice means products including drinks from Trip and Goodrays exceed the recommended maximum daily dosage
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City snapshot: Hotel Chocolat back on the front foot after year of losses
Hotel Chocolat’s boss said the high-end confectionery chain is back “on the front foot” as it rolls out its new experience-led store format. It comes after a year of losses as the group restructured its international business.
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Media Bites 12 October: CBD, LVMH, GSK
UK food regulators have slashed the recommended safe daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract present in thousands of high street products from muffins to coffees, citing a risk of liver damage and thyroid issues.
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Selfridges losses narrow as footfall returns to stores
Sales grew as shoppers returned to its flagship stores in London and Manchester