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NewsGeeta’s appoints Lucas and Bridgman to senior positions
Neil Lucas has joined as sales director, while Eleanor Bridgman has been appointed marketing director
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Media O2 exec joins Sainsbury’s board
Virgin Media O2 MD of business and wholesale Jo Bertram will join Sainsbury’s board as a non-exec director amid the departure of senior independent director Dame Susan Rice
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NewsMedia Bites 14 April: Tesco, inflation, PZ Cussons, Boots, Reckitt Benckiser
Tesco’s latest results and the issues facing the industry by soaring inflation dominate the papers this morning.
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NewsBestway to launch ‘Majestic Palace’ depot promotion for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The campaign will see a large prefabricated palace, with individual rooms, situated in the main thoroughfare of its depots
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NewsCrosta & Mollica adds luxury tiramisu to desserts lineup
The NPD was “crafted using a traditional Italian recipe and authentic ingredients”, said Crosta & Mollica
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NewsSainsbury’s to improve chicken welfare across standard-tier own-label fresh lines
By March 2023, all fresh chicken products in the By Sainsbury’s lineup will have been reared in 20% more space than the industry standard, it said
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NewsWhite Rabbit secures £1.1m funding to boost NPD and marketing
The investment, made by Guinness Asset Management, would help the brand launch new products into multiple categories and boost its marketing presence with an above the line campaign, said White Rabbit
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NewsKP rapped by ASA over age targeting in The Hundred cricket tournament ads
Two ads out of a selection from the snacking giant fell foul of the watchdog
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NewsShortages of Lucozade Sport blamed on ‘extraordinary’ demand
Lucozade Sport is prioritising its most popular flavours
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NewsFWD launches ‘Future Leaders Forum’ for young talent
The FWD said the scheme aimed to inspire, retain and nurture those with potential to become future industry leaders
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NewsTesco profits soar but supermarket warns over battle to keep prices low as inflation rages
Profits at Tesco have soared £1.4bn higher as sales increased over the past year, but it warned the bottom line would come under pressure in 2022
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NewsCostcutter has ‘no plans’ to increase delivery fees despite Nisa doubling charges to £9.77
Costcutter retailers are conerned that the likelihood of them being hit by additional fees is “inevitable”.
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NewsMorrisons attracting independent retailers to Daily fascia with no delivery fees
Senior wholesale manager Nick Russell told The Grocer it had recently signed up several retailers to the brand and is in “active discussions with lots more”.
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NewsBranston to develop potato protein for use in plant-based food
Branston will also open a £6m extraction facility in Lincolnshire to bring the protein to market
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NewsGordon’s launches alcohol-free version of its pink gin
The “vibrant” NPD “perfectly balances sweet flavours of raspberry and strawberry blended with tangy redcurrant and the finest distilled botanicals”
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NewsFirst Milk launches Golden Hooves on-farm vending machine brand
The new brand aims to represent the role livestock plays in improving for soil health, building organic matter and sequestering carbon
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NewsMedia Bites 13 April: Imperial Brands, Deliveroo, National Lottery
US regulators have banned Imperial Brands’ myblu vaping device after a review found there was a lack of evidence they would protect public health
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NewsCity Snapshot: Tesco profits soar as boss Ken Murphy vows to keep cost of weekly shop in check
Tesco profits soared £1.4bn higher as sales increased, but the supermarket giant warned its bottom line would come under pressure in 2022 as it battled to keep prices low.
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NewsRapid grocer Zapp launches advertising platform for supplier brands
Zapp Media Services will also work with brands on product trials and Zapp-first exclusive product launches
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NewsMorrisons hit with credit downgrade over debt concerns following CD&R takeover
Plans to refinance Morrisons multibillion-pound debt pile have been dealt a blow as Moody’s downgraded the supermarket’s credit rating