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NewsDTC coffee brand Apostle screens potential subscribers based on ‘conscientious credentials’
Potential subscribers of Apostle Coffee’s new membership service must take a ‘How Green Are You?’ quiz to test their “ecoknowledge”
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NewsPremier drives focus on sustainability and tech as it reaches 4,000 stores
The Booker-owned fascia has begun trialling a number of features at a newly refurbished store in Bournemouth
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NewsDRS rollout heading for chaos, warn food and drink industry giants
Companies including Coca-Cola and Booker, said hopes of a joined-up approach across the devolved nations had virtually disappeared
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NewsSainsbury’s switches all own-label coffee pods from plastic to aluminium
Sainsbury’s has also reduced the amount of cardboard across the range by over 20%
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NewsBoots adds HFSS-compliant snacks despite uncertainty
The retailer has confirmed it is rolling out a new fixture with 11 snack ranges from better-for-you brands
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NewsMondelez’s Mikado biscuits impacted by supply chain issues
At the time of writing, an online search for the brand across Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s returned only one SKU
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NewsCity snapshot: Bakkavor CEO Agust Gudmundsson to step down
Bakkavor CEO Agust Gudmundsson is to retire next month to be replaced by current COO Mike Edwards. Plus trading updates from Mitchells and Butler and Gusbourne as the FTSE sees heavy losses in early trading
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NewsMedia Bites 29 September: Morrisons, Mars, Shepherd Neame
A profits slump at Morrisons makes headlines this morning as the cost of living crisis subdues consumer confidence.
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NewsMorrisons profits slump on sales decline as shoppers feel the pinch
Profits slumped as subdued consumer sentiment led to a decline in sales and “unprecedented” inflationary pressures hit in-house manufacturing operations
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NewsAmazon Fresh stores cut prices on 200 lines
More than 200 products – both branded and from Amazon’s own-label ranges – have been reduced in price, in some cases by up to 20%
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NewsCrosta & Mollica moves into ready meals with Ocado range
The meals offered a ‘true taste of Italian cooking without the hassle’, claimed Crosta & Mollica
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NewsPersonal shopper app Buymie strikes first non-grocery partnership
Woodie’s, the Irish market leader in DIY, home and garden, will launch the ‘Woodie’s powered by Buymie’ service on 10 October
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NewsCo-op announces support for apple growers following extreme weather
Following the extreme weather and drought conditions in much of the UK, many farmers are facing a smaller crop this year, according to the retailer
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NewsSBTi takes on farming-based emissions with new guidance
The new guidance will help businesses target the 22% of emissions that ‘had not been addressed before’, said the global environmental standards body
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NewsTesco UK & ROI CEO Jason Tarry joins IGD as president, replacing Patrick Coveney
Tarry is set to take over from current president, and former Greencore CEO, Patrick Coveney on 1 January 2023
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NewsFuel10K challenges Quaker Oats with instant porridge sachets launch
The new format provided ‘a quick, delicious and economical option’ amid the cost of living crisis
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NewsMackie’s of Taypack rescues own-label popcorn maker from administration
Snacking firm Mackie’s at Taypack has rescued one of the UK’s largest independent own label popcorn manufacturers from administration in a pre-pack deal, saving the jobs of 60 staff.
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NewsAldi opening new ‘eco store’ concept in Leamington Spa
The store has been designed for low carbon consumption while offering shoppers sustainable choices
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NewsFood waste Roadmap to be re-drawn as economic crisis hits landmark sustainability programme
Some of the ambitions in the speed of change are set to be reduced due to the impact of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis,
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NewsBuyers ‘hiding behind their computers’ in CPI negotiations, claims Adjudicator
In a speech at the GCA conference, Mark White said he was urging supermarkets to think again about the training and experience given to buyers.