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Tesco sued by Thai factory workers over alleged labour exploitation
Employees at the VK Garment Factory in Mae Sot, Thailand, are suing the supermarket for alleged negligence and unjust enrichment
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Drinks industry welcomes government decision to extend freeze on alcohol duty
The decision to delay any new changes until 1 August coincides with the beginning of the government’s new simplified alcohol tax system
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Morrisons gives away free carrots for Rudolph at all stores
The supermarket will make wonky carrots available in all 498 stores nationwide on 22 and 23 December
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Mondelez offloads chewing gum assets in US, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.4bn
The deal only includes the business in the US, Canada and Europe, with Mondelez retaining its gum holdings across Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
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City snapshot: AG Barr snaps up remaining stake in Moma Foods
AG Barr has acquired the remaining minority stake in plant-based milk brand Moma Foods for £3.4m. Plus, Hilton Food Group forms long-term strategic collaboration in Singapore with Country Foods.
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Media Bites 20 December: Tesco, Asda, footfall
Tesco faces questions about its South East Asian supply chain and Asda is hit by a trolley shortage.
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Earth & Wheat to offer ‘artisan’ sourdough, pastries and muffins on subscription
The Artisan box of ‘ultra-fresh’ and handmade products from selected bakeries prioritises zero-waste methods
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Rapid delivery firm Zapp to list 2,500 SKUs with Deliveroo
It’s the second partnership Zapp has signed with a major delivery app in the space of a month after a tie-up with Uber Eats
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Finnebrogue Artisan launches first plant-based Christmas turkey joint
The Better Naked ‘Turkey Joint Without the Gobble’ is a stuffed turkey-inspired joint made from wheat and pea protein
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Glebe Farm launches ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ campaign for Christmas
The campaign marks the start of a longer-term programme to support grassroots initiatives in the brand’s home county of Cambridgeshire
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Lidl faces landmark £2.6m court case as supplier sues over alleged GSCOP breaches
The Grocer can reveal the discounter is being sued by its former fresh food supplier Proctor & Associates Ltd
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Bach 95 adds alcohol-free lager to its lineup for Dry January
The 0.0% abv drink is vegan, gluten-free, and billed as having ‘a crisp taste that sets it apart from competitors’
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Tesco fresh turkeys hit stores priced at £4/kg with a Clubcard
From today, Tesco fresh whole turkeys are on sale for £5/kg, or £4/kg with a Clubcard
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Growers welcome seasonal worker scheme expansion but warn of challenges ahead
The NFU’s deputy president Tom Bradshaw described the expanded scheme as a ‘positive step forward and a relief for many growers’
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Booths announces winner of inaugural food startup accelerator programme
Booths joins a growing number of grocers in launching its own in-house innovation incubator
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Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards open for nominations
Entries are now open across nine regions and 10 categories to identify and reward the best specialist food shops across the country
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Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards: The Dog that learned new tricks
How the pandemic led to a traditional Suffolk village pub opening an award-winning delicatessen
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City snapshot: British Honey Co losses surge
Losses at the British Honey Co ballooned to £12m in 2021 as a result of a number of writedowns, it was revealed this morning as the distiller and honey producer published long-delayed accounts.
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Media Bites 19 December: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, energy bills, pigs in blankets
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has pledged to spend £550m to cut prices and take on Aldi.
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Waitrose ends its cobranded recipe box trial with Mindful Chef
Waitrose said while it has learned a lot from the trial, there were no immediate plans to launch a permanent cobranded box