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Loscoe Chilled Foods confirms it is part of beef fraud investigation
The supplier stressed the incident was isolated with ’no suggestion that any other customers are affected’
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Ocean Saver plots ambitious grocery growth plan as it cleans up second crowd round
Sustainable cleaning challenger brand Ocean Saver has returned to the crowd as it seeks to double the size of its grocery business.
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Tesco promises no delists if suppliers refuse fulfilment fee request
The Groceries Code Adjudicator Mark White called for suppliers to come forward if they had evidence that Tesco may have been in breach of GSCOP
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Boots MD calls for more data sharing between NHS and community pharmacies
Sebastian James pointed to an Imperial College London study that found loyalty card data could be an early predictor of ovarian cancer
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FSA set to validate thousands of CBD products
Groups responsible for half of the CBD public list confirm an update is imminent
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Third of vape products sold in UK not compliant, claims Trading Standards
Further to the non-compliant products on the market, CTSI said underage sales were “snowballing, and getting out of hand”
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Sugro boosts digital engagement for wholesale members with WhatsApp
Sugro said it aimed to deploy the WhatsApp platform across 16,000 stores its members collectively supplied
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CMA raises concerns over 13 sites in Asda’s deal to buy Co-op forecourts
Asda had argued competition concerns would not arise as the deal would allow it to bring its low-cost pricing model to more customers
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Jempson’s to become second Together with Morrisons retailer, switching all six stores
Currently supplied by Nisa, the first store to switch over is the 35,000 sq ft Peasmarsh supermarket in East Sussex, later this spring
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Lucozade Sport adds Zero Sugar range
The drinks are designed to appeal to consumers ‘who don’t currently buy into the Lucozade Sport brand’
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City snapshot: Virgin Wines launches ‘full business review’ after sales and profits plunge
Online wine merchant Virgin Wines has launched a ‘full business review’ as pressure on consumer spending hit first half sales and profits. Plus, Sainsbury’s buys £430m property portfolio and Eagle Eye upgrades earnings expectations
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Media Bites 14 March: Silicon Valley Bank, John Lewis, inflation
The fallout from the failure of Silicon Valley Bank dominates front pages as well as the business sections of today’s papers.
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Ella’s Kitchen pulls Big Kids frozen range after five years
The 14-strong range, which was rich in fruit & veg, made its debut September 2018 via an exclusive tie-up with Tesco
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M&S chief says spring budget should pause incoming regulation for retail
‘We would ask for no further legislative burden acting as a drag on business from unnecessary taxes or regulation,’ said Machin
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Mars Food & Nutrition hires Karina Zimerfeld as global R&D lead
Zimerfeld will oversee R&D innovation, quality & food safety, science & technology, and scientific & regulatory affairs
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Birds Eye launches first flavoured fish finger with Chip Shop Curry variant
The NPD has been created by adding a curry-flavoured panko breadcrumb to its Chunky Fish Finger
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CJ Lang kicks off trial with food waste app Gander in Spar stores
With two company-owned stores taking part, the Scottish Spar wholesaler said the trial will run for at least 12 weeks
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Waitrose pledges £1m to help farmers cope with the impacts of climate change
Waitrose Foundation will invest £1m to create a new Climate Resilience Programme
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Poundland hits back at East Dulwich ‘reverse gentrification’ claims
Poundland’s planned store in south London’s wealthy East Dulwich prompted some residents to take to online forums and Facebook groups expressing fears it would lower the tone of the area
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Central Co-op hoping to power community homes through solar panel project
The society is currently working with Sol PV Group to carry out a solar panel rollout programme, following trials at its Dersingham and Weeping Cross food stores