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NewsLloyds Pharmacy extends Deliveroo tie-up to 150 stores
Lloyds Pharmacy was among the first non-food takeaway retailers to partner with the courier platform
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NewsMondelez International expands healthier snacking portfolio with $2.9bn Clif takeover
The deal expands the Cadbury owner’s snack bar business to more than $1bn following previous complementary takeovers of performance nutrition brand Grenade in the UK and refrigerated snacking player Perfect Snacks in the US.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales show recovery amid soaring inflation
Supermarket sales fell by 1.9% over the past 12 weeks, despite inflation soaring to its highest level since 2009. Plus Ocado raises £578m from new share placing.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 June: Ocado, inflation, Primark, M&S
There is plenty going on in today’s papers from a fresh injection of capital at Ocado to ABF kicking off a digital trial at Primark.
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NewsAgronomics takes 47% stake in biotch firm Liberation Labs
London-listed cellular agriculture group Agronomics is amongst the early-stage backers of biotch firm Liberation Labs
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NewsTabasco launches spicy frozen chicken duo into Iceland
The innovations – which represent the hot sauce supplier’s first tie-up with a UK retailer – have launched via the ‘Exclusive to Iceland’ initiative
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NewsDefra offers £30m in grants for farms to boost added-value produce
Farms can apply for funding to acquire premises and equipment to process agricultural produce
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NewsFSA looks to standardise allergen labelling to improve consumer confidence
The agency said it would be improving precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) through a more standardised approach
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NewsMorrisons group commercial director Andy Atkinson to leave
The move will see chief operating officer Trevor Strain take direct control over the Morrisons commercial team
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NewsFreshways to hit ‘landmark’ 50p per litre milk price by September
The mid-market milk processor said its move would stimulate farmers to ’to produce the milk we need’
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NewsGreenall’s expands flavoured gin line-up with Tropical Fruits flavour
The 37.5% abv drink contains a blend of mango, passion fruit, pineapple, and orange
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NewsRococo Chocolates rescued in £100k pre-pack deal by Gruppo Illy company
Established on the King’s Road in London in 1983 by Chantal Coady, Rococo struggled to cope during the pandemic, despite a significant increase in online sales throughout lockdown.
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NewsPoundland sets sights on London for its Local convenience format
The format is smaller than a typical Poundland, with a range catering for the convenience shopper
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NewsIceland selling range of essentials for 1p each, including bread and milk
The online-only deals also cover summer food lines
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NewsCaterforce appoints Tracy Fisher as new group marketing manager
Fisher has spent 25 years in strategic and tactical marketing, holding senior positions at businesses including the Co-op and SSP
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NewsSnappy Shopper COO Mark Steven exits business
Steven joined as CEO in March 2019 prior to seed funding, before becoming group COO in April 2021
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NewsAldi to support future Olympic and Paralympic athletes
The discounter will provide financial support for 20 young athletes as they work towards becoming an Olympian or Paralympian
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NewsUK retailers lose £18m in sales due to out-of-stock cooking oils
According to NielsenIQ, 4% of all fmcg products have been out of stock for four days since the beginning of 2022
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NewsCity Snapshot: ABF sales soar on food price increases and Primark reopening
Group revenues at ABF increased 32% to £4bn as all Primark stores reopened following the ending of lockdown restrictions and it hiked prices in its grocery and ingredients divisions. Plus, Deliveroo appoints a new CFO.