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Froneri takes Cadbury Caramilk into ice cream with tub and lollies
It follows the UK debut of Cadbury Caramilk chocolate in June 2021 in tablet and countline formats
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Retailer fees for UK’s first deposit return scheme boosted by nearly 20%
Circularity Scotland, the management body made up of manufacturers and retailers, said it had taken advice of independent analysis commissioned by PwC
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Tesco launches low-carbon fertiliser trial with biggest veg suppliers
The rollout is expected to reduce GHG emissions by up to 20% in the first year at no extra cost to farmers
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Media Bites 30 January: Bestway/Sainsbury’s, Asda, Caffè Nero
The billionaire family that has taken a £200m stake in Sainsbury’s discussed a takeover of the supermarket
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City snapshot: Unilever appoints Royal FrieslandCampina boss as CEO
Unilever has appointed Royal FrieslandCampina boss Hein Schumacher as successor to outgoing CEO Alan Jope. Plus, Finsbury Food Group announces an acquisition, Kitwave appoints a NED and Lidl GB unveils further investment for British suppliers.
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City News: Diageo posts strong growth but shaky US performance knocks shares
Investors toasting double-digit sales and profit growth at Diageo found their good cheer soured this week by a sharp share price drop, as attention fell on stuttering growth in the US
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Plant-based dogfood brand Omni raises £400k to fuel expansion
The DTC business offered customers the chance to invest for as little as £11
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‘First proof’ sugar tax has helped tackle obesity, claim researchers
The introduction of the tax in 2018 was associated with an 8% reduction in obesity among 10 and 11-year-old girls
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Poorer families spend £250m more on unhealthy food, report finds
Healthy foods were found to be ‘on average three times more expensive per calorie than unhealthy alternatives’
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Battered supply chains put food and drink at highest theft risk
Supply chain volatility has opened the floodgates for ‘opportunistic crime’
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Lidl claims supermarket first with Welsh language accreditation
The discounter has received the Cynnig Cymraeg certification from the Welsh Language Commissioner
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Bestway Group takes stake in Sainsbury’s
Costcutter owner Bestway Group has announced this morning it has taken a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s and may buy further shares in the supermarket
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McCoy’s launches Mexican-inspired Epic Eats crisps duo
It comes after McCoy’s axed its Mexican-style Muchos lineup last summer
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Food exporters at risk of hefty fines from new French packaging laws
British food exporters are “petrified” over upcoming French packaging rules that could mean they are hit with fines worth tens of thousands of euros
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Demand for food from social supermarket doubles amid cost of living crisis
Community Shop works with the fmcg industry to redistribute surplus stock that might have otherwise gone to waste
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Potts says vertical model made it harder for Morrisons to keep prices down
A lack of competitiveness on price was a key reason for a 4.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 52 weeks ending 30 October 2022
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Rowntree’s makes non-HFSS debut with gummies quartet
Berry Hearts, Safari Mix, Gummy Bears and Jelly Snakes are provide 30% less sugar compared with similar sweets
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City snapshot: Bestway Group takes 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s
Costcutter owner Bestway Group has announced this morning it has taken a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s and may buy further shares in the supermarket
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Media Bites 27 January: Morrisons, Asda, Diageo, Fever-Tree
It’s a busy morning for grocery and fmcg news in the papers with coverage of the latest Morrisons results, job cuts at Asda, first -half results at Diageo and a trading update at Fever-Tree.
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Shrinkflation hits Warburtons Soft Pittas
Consumer testing found people favoured paying the same for fewer pittas, rather being charged extra for the original five-pack