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M&S hikes profit guidance following strong sales growth
Marks & Spencer has upgraded earnings expectations after a strong start to its new trading year
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Koko Dairy Free relaunches milk and yoghurt alternative lines
The relaunched products have been released in new packaging to highlight the range as a ‘true alternative to dairy’
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Rapid grocer Gopuff beating Tesco superstore prices
The cheaper-than-Tesco prices are available for members of Gopuff’s paid-for subscription offering, Fam
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Oatly strikes pan-European partnership with Amazon
Oatly plans to produce a “fully enclosed bespoke packaging solution” for Amazon customers
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Asda sales up 9.6% year on year as Just Essentials range drives growth
Sales were up 9.6% year on year, including a 14.7% increase in own brand sales
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UK firm developing space farm to grow produce for astronauts
Vertical Future is being backed by the UK Space Agency on the project – likened to “the plotline of The Martian”
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Harvey Nichols CEO to step down after three years in charge
Malhotra will remain in post until December 2023
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Dairy giant FrieslandCampina makes UK alt meat debut
The Tender’lish brand – including Chik’n Cheese Escalope, Cripsy Chik’n Fillet Burger, Crunchy Chik’n Tenders and Cripsy Chik’n Fillets – will arrive in UK grocery from early October
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Campaigners call for child-friendly packaging ban on sugary cereals and yoghurts
While there were restrictions in place to prevent the ‘irresponsible advertising’ of HFSS foods, there was ‘an evident loophole’ regarding product packaging, said Action on Sugar
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Frozen cocktail brand Wavey Ice hits £450k crowdfunding goal
The brand said it was forecasting sales to exceed £1.1m this year, based on its year-to-date figures
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City snapshot: Easing inflation drives grocery sales growth slowdown
UK grocery sales growth fell back sharply in July as price inflation continues to ease, according to the latest market share figures from Kantar
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Media Bites 15 August: Wilko, fuel prices, Harvey Nichols
Wilko continnues to dominate the headlines this morning.
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Lotus Natural Foods sales jump 25% amid export growth
The UK snacking arm of Belgian group Lotus Bakeries saw sales jump 25% in the first half of 2023 as its brand continued to grow share in the UK and push into new markets
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Cheese exporter Somerdale acquired by Barber’s Group
The agreement will see the cheese exporter become an subsidiary of Barber’s Group to “maintain its position as a leading exporter”
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Pip & Nut wins £1m backing from Greater London Investment Fund
Natural nut butter brand Pip & Nut has received a £1m funding boost to underpin NPD and further growth
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Dole launches ambient fruit jelly pot duo for kids
Both jellies are made with real fruit juice and contain pineapple and papaya pieces
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Alcohol-free beer brand Freestar to wind down
Co-founder Felix von Hurter said Freestar had been unable to hit the volumes needed to reduce the cost of buying its beer
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Scotmid marks record Snappy Shopper year with over 200,000 orders
The past year’s number of orders reflects a 21% increase on those made during 2021 and 2022, the equivalent of 42,000 more
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Babybel launches seven-figure ‘Join the Goodness’ awareness campaign
The snacking cheese brand has invested over £1m in the new campaign over the key back-to-school period
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JJ Foodservice adds beer kegs to alcohol range for pub landlords
Available for collection from its Enfield, Sidcup, and Dagenham depots, the range consists of 50-litre kegs of Carlsberg, Foster’s, San Miguel, Heineken, Cobra and Peroni