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Juice machine provider iSqueeze launches pomegranate flavour into Central Co-op
Central Co-op is the first retailer to get the latest self-service machine juice flavour, offered to customers in pre-labelled, self-sealed bottles
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Aldi checkout staff checking all shopping bags for theft in some stores
An Aldi shopworker told The Grocer the policy was introduced at their store last week, and the checks were separate to any carried out by security guards
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Asda first to launch transparent fuel price checker
Asda’s move was described by the supermarket as “very much the first step” ahead of allowing “minute by minute” updates in the coming weeks
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ABP acquisition of Scotbeef meat plants to face CMA probe
The Irish red meat giant announced the aquisition in mid-June
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Luton becomes eighth local authority to ban HFSS ads
Seven other local authorities across the UK have brought in a policy: Haringey, Southwark, Merton, Greenwich, Bristol, Barnsley and Tower Hamlets
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Wet weather causing problems with UK harvest, growers warn
The damp and cold weather in July, caused by the jet stream being stuck to the south of the UK, has prompted challenges with the harvest of cereals and root vegetables
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Diageo GB chief: High tequila prices a barrier to growth in grocery
Neither of Diageo’s major tequila propositions – Don Julio and Casamigos – made The Grocer’s Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands report
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Asda in £1.2m food to go refresh as supermarket seeks to improve quality perception
It said it was aiming for a more modern feel and for shoppers to “reappraise the quality” of Asda’s food to go proposition
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Capri-Sun to break from Coca-Cola sales and distribution tie-up
CCEP will continue to co-pack for Capri-Sun in the UK until the end of next year
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Crown Commercial Service confirms Buying Better Food agreement
The new scheme will focus on an online portal, delivering a centralised option for purchasing food and drink to schools, hospitals and other public sector bodies
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Holland & Barrett appoints new head of food as category overhaul continues
Ian Johnson has joined from M&S, to help lead H&B’s food innovation
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Greggs begins supply chain overhaul as it targets more new stores
Greggs posted strong half year results after seeing an increase in evening sales
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Media Bites 2 August: Alcohol duty/Diageo, Greggs, AG Barr
The world’s biggest spirits group has branded the government’s new alcohol duty regime as a stealth tax that will push up prices for consumers
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City snapshot: CCEP proposes $1.8bn acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is in advanced talks to buy the Philippino Coke bottler from the Coca-Cola Company in a deal that could be worth $1.8bn. Plus, first-half results from Haleon and Kerry Group.
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Co-op takes price fight to convenience rivals with £70m investment
The Co-op has today extended its recent Member Prices initiative across almost 200 everyday grocery products
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Meatless Farm European losses totalled €20m, new bankruptcy report reveals
Meatless Farm racked up losses of almost €20m (£17.1m) in just more than three years of operating in Europe, a new bankruptcy report in the Netherlands has revealed
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Popeyes UK secures £50m injection to roll out new restaurants
Popeyes UK, the fastest-growing QSR chicken brand, has received backing worth £50m from private equity giant TDR Capital to drive its expansion
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Kerry Group acquires Shanghai Greatang Orchard Food Co
Kerry Group has announced the acquisition of 100% of China-based foodservice player Shanghai Greatang Orchard Food Co
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M&S launches shoppable celebrity recipes on website and app
Shoppers can click a link to find the ingredients listed in full on Ocado, where they can then add them to a trolley with a single click
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Tesco provides further £10m backing for UK egg farmers
Tesco has also lifted buying restrictions on shell eggs, which previously limited customers to buying three packs of eggs at a time