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Aldi and Lidl join Tesco and Sainsbury’s in cutting milk prices
Four pints of milk now costs £1.55
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The Grocer shortlisted for three PPA Awards
The nominations were the culmination of a hugely successful year and a lot of hard work, said Lorraine Hendle, managing director of William Reed’s retail and manufacturing division
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Egg sector urged to remain vigilant as bird flu restrictions end
The outbreak has resulted in more than 1.3 million egg-laying hens being culled
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Tesco is doing what it can to support shoppers, says CEO Murphy
The Tesco boss was speaking as the UK’s biggest grocer posted a 5.3% increase in group sales to £57.7bn for the year to 25 February
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Food manufacturers holding £80k in overstock over supply chain fears
Brands have been warned to carefully watch their stock levels as supply chains were still vulnerable
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Vape flavour and display bans being considered by government
Industry input sought on how the appearance and characteristics of vapes, and their marketing and promotion, may attract children
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Mountain Dew prepping for UK launch of alcoholic Hard Mtn Dew
The ‘bold, citrus’ malt-based drink made its US debut last year with an abv of 5% and zero sugar
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Sacla’ forges partnership with Natasha allergy charity
The partnership is expected to raise £500k over three years to fund the charity’s work ‘to make allergy history’
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Tesco profits halved amid ‘incredibly tough year’ for consumers
Tesco’s full-year profits have more than halved as lower sales volumes, cost inflation and writedowns of its property and assets due to economic conditions. Plus Science in Sport decides against sale and trading updates from PZ Cussons and Imperial Brands
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Media Bites 13 April: Planet Organic, Tesco, British growers
Holland & Barrett is weighing a last-ditch rescue bid for Planet Organic, according to media reports this morning.
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Aldi invests in Irish sourcing with new MD role
Retailers have been turning to local suppliers in the Republic of Ireland following Brexit to avoid red tape
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Milliways plastic-free gum secures first major supermarket listing
Milliways was launched in 2021 with the hope of taking on traditional, plastic-based gum brands
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Norwegian salmon prices continue to soar
Rising costs and reduced volume have pushed up prices of Norwegian salmon, which accounts for almost half of UK supply
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Ricky Gervais invests in canned water brand Cano Water
UK canned water market leader Cano Water has received multimillion-pound funding from investors including the comedian
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Drinks blamed for a third of packaging environmental impact
IGD research shows beers, wines and spirits and non-alcoholic drinks have the greatest overall impact
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Russian discounter Mere recruiting UK property development manager
The role will involve ‘originating deals across the UK with a key focus on retail assets’
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Warburtons gives its crumpets the Thins treatment
Thins are made with the same ingredients as the originals, but are HFSS-compliant and provide just 61 calories each
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Easter lamb sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose all reported over 100% increases in sales of the popular Easter roasting joints
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Two arrested over modern slavery suspicions on West Sussex farm
The government’s seasonal labour scheme has come under fire over labour exploitation claims
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Perkier smashes new crowdfunding round
The snack bar brand plans to use the money to increase digital marketing and push trade marketing investment