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NewsPrices for cheese and butter on rise at mults
There were more than 280 price hikes across the two categories in the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl from 6 to 27 June
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NewsUK and EU milk supplies falling despite global production rise
European milk production is set to decline further due to challenges around sustainability regulations and soaring input costs
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NewsMcVitie’s takes fresh crack at a healthier digestive with Wholesense launch
Its new non-HFSS digestive biscuit – Wholesense Digestives – is claimed to offer 30% less sugar and 50% more fibre than its standard counterpart
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NewsLocal councils call for transparency on soft drinks levy funding use
The Local Government Association has warned that without urgent action, local authorities will not be able to reach their childhood obesity targets
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NewsNestlé tops supplier ranking for impact on diet and environment
The Better Food Index, which is the first ranking of its kind, scored the 30 UK food & drink suppliers and manufacturers with the highest turnover
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NewsUS renews demands for increased access to UK food market
The head of recent agri-trade mission said the UK should be more ’science-based’ in its outlook
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NewsHard seltzer sales up 39% - but mainstream moment still far away
The likes of White Claw, Topo Chico and Bud Light have made major gains over the last year
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NewsMy Expert Midwife plans expansion with VC backing
The brand’s portfolio of 19 specialist products is made using natural ingredients and designed to help women prepare and recover during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
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NewsMedia Bites 30 June: National Lottery, Tesco/Heinz, Morrisons, Unilever
Outgoing UK National Lottery operator Camelot has lost its legal bid to stop the handover of a new licence to rival Allwyn, in effect ending the group’s hopes of having the decision overturned.
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado extends partnership with France’s Groupe Casino
Ocado has agreed to extend its partnership with French hypermarket giant Groupe Casino, including the creation of a logistics-based joint venture for other retailers.
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NewsConvenience fresh sales soar as shoppers cook from scratch amid cost of living crisis
Costcutter retailer Sue Nithyanandan told The Grocer fruit & veg sales had soared by 25% over the past month
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NewsPoundstretcher returns to profit as CVA reaps rewards
Operating profit rose to £88.3m in the 12 months to 31 March 2021, up from a £45.3m loss the previous year
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NewsMorrisons sales slump amid ‘very challenging’ trading environment
An update to investors for the 13 weeks ended 1 May revealed a 6.4% decline in like-for-like sales in the second quarter
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NewsFSA and Food Standards Scotland warn of ‘significant’ challenges to food safety
The bodies recognise that despite significant pressures on the food industry, food standards have largely been maintained but that challenges laid ahead
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NewsDairy UK unveils new sustainability-focused ad push
The ‘It’s What We’re Made Of’ campaign focuses on the sector’s progress against the UK Dairy Roadmap sustainability initiative
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NewsThis takes plant-based products into freezers for first time
The introduction of chicken-style tenders and nuggets to the range aimed “to answer the demand for a wider variety of convenient and high-quality plant-based options”
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NewsHeinz SKUs disappear from Tesco in trade dispute over price increases
Tesco said it would “not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers”
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NewsPoundland ‘resetting’ to sell more products for £1 or less as inflation bites
About 60% of the range is set to cost £1 or less by the end of this week
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NewsHorlicks unveils ‘Healthy’ quartet of powdered shakes
The Horlicks Healthy range comprises four flavours offering “a blend of carefully selected vitamins, minerals and functional ingredients”
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NewsDeliveroo launches advertising platform pitched at fmcg brands
Advertising space will also be available on Deliveroo’s order tracking page