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GrowUp Farms rolls vertically grown salad bags into Iceland
The launch was described as an ‘industry first’ by the business
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M&S food director George Wright named new FareShare boss
FareShare said Wright would bring with him a “deep understanding” of the food industry
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Bottle return scheme could ‘fall apart’ within days
The deadline for producers to sign up to the scheme expires on 28 February and under the current plans, companies will lose their right to sell drinks unless they register
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Sainsbury’s promises ‘robust action’ after sexual abuse allegations in its tea supply chain
The BBC uncovered widespread sexual abuse at a Kenya tea farm supplying the supermarket
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Dunnhumby launches tool to predict impact of price and promos on sales
The data behind the tool is updated weekly and takes account of seasonal and holiday-related sales variances
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Molson Coors to launch alcohol-free Staropramen 0.0% beer
Billed as ‘sweet, subtle’ with a ‘soft, malty, fruity aroma’, the alcohol-free beer is the result of two years’ development
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Sexual harassment scandal on Kenya tea farms ‘unsurprising’
Trade activists have urged tea brands to increase value chain transparency
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City snapshot: Supermarket Income REIT sees portfolio valuation drop as interest rates bite
Listed supermarket property investor Supermarket Income REIT saw the valuation of its portfolio drop by double digits amid steeply climbing interest rates and wider economic slowdown
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Holland & Barrett delists CBD tea due to ‘faulty’ Trading Standards report
The retailer told Tea+ its CBD Tea had been pulled from sale and much of the stock quarantined in January
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Monster Energy eyes surprise move into seltzers
The brand has applied to register its name with the Intellectual Property Office under class 32, accounting for sparkling water
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One Stop hails milestone of 1,000 stores with community celebration
The latest addition launched on Silverton Way, Wolverhampton last week
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Media Bites 23 February: Fruit & veg shortages, inflation, Danone
Environment secretary Therese Coffey was booed by farmers after saying UK egg shortages had not been caused by “market failure”, as the country’s biggest supermarket became the latest to ration purchases of some fruit and vegetables.
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Central Co-op to open a record number of new stores in 2023
CEO Debbie Robinson said it is looking to open 17 new stores this year
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Aldi brings global sourcing division into talks with UK suppliers
The aim is to drive efficiencies of scale for products sold in more than one country
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Plant-based meal kit brand Grubby partners with vegan cooking duo Bosh
The Bosh brand is made up of vegan cooks Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who rose to fame on the back of their hugely popular YouTube channel
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Water brand founder in record-breaking Antarctic row just five months after heart surgery
Actiph water founder Jamie Douglas-Hamilton was left with two months to train for the row
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Food waste would provide enough protein to tackle world hunger, claim scientists
Researchers believe new technologies able to turn organic waste into protein could solve malnutrition, reduce the pressure on food supply chains, and fight climate change
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Hygiene poverty: Tesco and Unilever unite to donate personal care products
The companies have joined forces with In Kind Direct, a charity founded in 1996 by King Charles
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Shandy Shack sells stake Jeremy Clarkson’s partner
Shandy Shack has sold a minority stake to Jeremy Clarkson’s partner Lisa Bentinck as the craft brewer seeks to deepen commercial ties with Diddly Squat Farm
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Cawston Press teases launch of ‘Lilt replacement’ tropical drink
The brand revealed it was working on a Caribbean-style pop after Lilt’s axing met public backlash