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NewsThousands of food companies in ‘limbo’ over energy bailout as government shuts down
A raft of industry bodies told The Grocer a shutdown of all government communication had left companies facing a ’black hole’ and questioning their viability
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff gives employees stake in business
The GoStock Equity Programme is rolling out in the UK as a ‘direct acknowledgement’ of its staff’s ‘continued efforts’
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NewsNorwegian Seafood Council appoints Victoria Braathen as new UK director
Braathen started her position on 1 September, replacing Hans Frode Kielland Asmyhr who was in the role for five years
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NewsCity snapshot: Aldi overtakes Morrisons as grocery inflation soars to 12.4%
The UK’s big four grocers are no more as Aldi has overtaken Morrisons’ market share as private label sales continue to grow amid soaring inflation. Plus, Ocado returns to growth in Q3, FeverTree first half sales rise but shipping costs hit profits and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 September: Queen Elizabeth, Asda, food shortages
Stores including John Lewis, Waitrose and Homebase have said they will shut on Monday 19 September, as a sign of respect to Queen Elizabeth II on her funeral.
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NewsRaft of major supermarkets confirm stores will close for the Queen’s funeral
Other supermarkets are still working out their plans for the day, according to sources
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NewsSewell Retail turnover soared during 2021 as commuters returned to work
According to its latest accounts posted at Companies House, turnover rose by 18.5% to £57.1m for the year to 31 December 2021
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NewsRichmond unveils new packaging across entire range to mark new era
The Pilgrim’s Food Masters brand hopes the new design will build on its strong heritage
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NewsWaitrose cuts beer & cider range to make way for slew of new craft SKUs
Research by The Grocer with Assosia data shows the upmarket retailer has slashed some 50 SKUs from its range over recent weeks
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NewsPots & Co replaces ceramic pots with glass to improve sustainability
The glass pots will be 100% recyclable and 100% reusable as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability
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NewsClive’s Pies launches trio of vegan savoury pastry products into Waitrose
The quiches will roll out in new packaging, which features a compostable plant-based window instead of traditional plastic
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Sep: Wilko, FeverTree, UK economy
Discount retailer Wilko is unilaterally changing its schedule of rent payments to conserve cash, as high street chains buckle under cost pressures
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NewsCity Snapshot: MP Evans profits soar on record palm oil prices
Profits at palm oil producer MP Evans have soared as the price of the edible vegetable oil hit record highs as a result of the Ukraine war.
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NewsCity News: Associated British Foods issues gloomy forecast as Primark is hit by ‘market volatility’
Associated British Foods became one of the first major consumer multinationals to downgrade profit expectations this week, warning its Primark retail business would be hit by the strength of the US dollar and “significant market volatility”
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NewsS-Ventures seals deal for German free-from brand Lizza
The deal for the pasta and bread supplier is part of a wider tie-up with Lizza’s former owner Peter Cremer Holding
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NewsHow The Grocer covered the life of Queen Elizabeth II
From the wedding of a princess to a Platinum Jubilee, how did The Grocer follow along the life of our longest-serving monarch?
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NewsRoyal Warrants voided on 100 food and drink brands as Queen dies
Around 100 food and drink businesses could be impacted, as well as others in categories such as cleaning products and health & beauty
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NewsFood industry unites to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The reaction began almost immediately after yesterday’s announcement that the nation’s longest-reigning monarch had died at Balmoral Castle aged 96
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NewsAsda set to sell off 10% of its Co-op forecourts to appease CMA
Research by CACI found that 12 to 16 of the 132 Co-op petrol forecourt sites could be in breach of the Competition & Markets Authority’s ‘four to three rule’
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NewsCharlie Bigham’s tops £100m sales and snaps up frozen brand By Ruby
Revenues increased 29.2% – or £23.6m – to a record £104.4m in 2020/21 thanks to a legion of new customers trying the brand’s range of meals and puddings throughout lockdown.