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NewsAlex Robinson to become Hubbub CEO as Trewin Restorick steps down
Robinson will officially take over from Restorick, who has been at the charity’s helm since founding it in 2014, at the end of June
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NewsUK profit warnings spike as spiralling costs hit consumer industries
The number of profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies so far in 2022 has jumped 44%, with the beleaguered retail and consumer sectors amongst those worst hit by spiralling inflation
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News‘Cut the Shops Tax’ retail coalition calls on Chancellor to cut business rates
The coalition argues that by cutting these rates, businesses will be able to invest in store development and create new jobs
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NewsValeo enters North America with Canadian maple syrup acquisition
Valeo Foods has expanded its footprint into North America by agreeing a deal to buy Canada-based maple syrup producer Les Industries Bernard & Fils
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NewsPiccolo boosts gluten-free lineup with rice pasta launch
It was “important that Piccolo offers parents an inclusive range of products”, said Piccolo co-founder Alice Fotheringham
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NewsAldi boss writes to customers reiterating value promise as inflation bites
Giles Hurley has written directly to customers citing recent price analysis in the Grocer 33 as evidence of the savings to be found at Aldi
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NewsWinners revealed at first Farm Shop & Deli Show Product Awards
Of the hundred of products entered, 27 attained the highest level gold award
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NewsFood industry backlash grows over postponement of Brexit border checks
Last week, Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg said imposing the checks and paperwork in July as planned would be “wrong”
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NewsTesco expands MSC-labelled tuna range with sourcing from Papua New Guinea
The supermarket is also now labelling its Stockwell & Co line as MSC-certified with another two products set to follow
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NewsJames Withers to step down as CEO of Scotland Food & Drink
Withers joined Scotland Food & Drink in 2011 after three years as CEO of NFU Scotland
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NewsLidl launches detergent refill station using ‘smart chips’ to reduce spillage
The discounter is selling reusable bottles containing a ‘smart chip’ that can be recognised by the refill station
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NewsBumper strawberry crop predicted thanks to dry and bright UK weather
This year’s harvest will be 50% bigger than last year’s, said British Summer Fruits
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NewsTesco begins rollout of solar panels to power refrigeration units on HGVs
The supermarket said the switch from traditional diesel engine technology would save 2,000 litres of diesel per year for each vehicle
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NewsSustainable ready meal brand Wild Hare secures Ocado listing
Wild Hare said the deal was significant for consumers seeking sustainable products
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NewsNestlé discontinues Combos confectionery-popcorn hybrid range
A spokeswoman for Nestlé confirmed it had withdrawn the snacks from sale to focus on growing its core range
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NewsConvenience store groups welcome introduction of new shopworker protection law
The law brings tougher penalties on those who attack shopworkers A new law which brings tougher penalties on those who attack shopworkers has come into force. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act was given royal assent on 28 April. It sees new provisions come into ...
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NewsOcado launches second Zoom by Ocado depot for one-hour delivery in London
The 13,957 sq ft warehouse space is located in Canning Town, Newham, east London, and offers customers a range of 10,000 products
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NewsMorrisons takeover set to clear final hurdle after CMA accepts forecourt disposal plan
CD&R has offered to divest 87 of MFG’s petrol stations to “a purchaser or purchasers to be approved by the CMA”.
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NewsTesco taps Uber Eats rider network to deliver Whoosh orders
The partnership launched today from an initial 20 stores in Edinburgh, Bradford, Portsmouth, Norwich, St Albans and Letchworth
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl’s to request suspension of shares
Troubled convenience store chain McColl’s is to request a suspension in trading of its shares after announcing it will fail to publish its annual accounts by the stock market deadline