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NewsCity snapshot: McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller steps down amid crisis talks
McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller has stepped down from his role as the convenience chain remains locked in talks with its lenders to avoid collapse
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NewsMedia Bites 24 March: Spring statement, inflation, food poverty, Nestlé
Rishi Sunak’s spring statement dominates the headlines this morning as inflation continues to surge.
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NewsMcVitie’s launches non-HFSS version of Rich Tea biscuits
The NPD contained 30% less sugar while retaining the ‘crisp, golden and richly flavoured biscuit that shoppers know and love’ said McVitie’s
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NewsCosta Coffee commits to target of net zero emissions by 2040
The coffee chain has also set a science-based target to halve carbon emissions per serving of coffee by 2030
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NewsSupermarkets cutting fuel prices immediately following Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons have all said they will pass on the price reductions to customers from this evening
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NewsBritish Honey Company raises six-figure sum to grow its spirits offering
The British Honey Company has completed a six-figure sum fundraising to help it expand further in the premium spirits market.
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NewsGravy mayonnaise among trio of new Hellmann’s sauces
The trio was designed to play on trendy restaurant flavours
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NewsKitwave Group opens new distribution warehouse in Wakefield
The facility will also act as the head office for Kitwave-owned on-trade wholesaler HB Clark
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NewsT Quality acquires Scottish wholesaler Morrison’s Foodservices
It comes as T Quality looks to expand its delivery network to cope with increased demand
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NewsFWD and ACS relaunch dignity charter to promote respect in industry
The Charter was initially launched in 2019 as a tool to unify the trade on best practice while at events and in the workplace
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NewsBerry Gardens renews advertising partnership with Jessica Ennis-Hill
Ennis-Hill will encourage consumers to actively choose Berry Gardens’ specific varieties
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis to restructure Manchester factory with 156 jobs at risk
Pladis said the factory’s operating model was “no longer sustainable and must be addressed”
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NewsNestlé downplays data hack by Anonymous in retaliation to Russia business
The band of hackers said last night it had leaked thousands of Nestlé emails, passwords and client contacts ‘in retaliation for continuing the company’s business in Russia’
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NewsACS launches new age-restricted sales guidance for home delivery drivers
The trade body has designed the guide so it can be viewed on mobile phones as a quick reference
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NewsHFSS legislation could be delayed to beat inflation
Eustice yesterday confirmed that government was reviewing a ‘whole range’ of proposed legislative changes to mitigate the cost of living crisis
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NewsFearne & Rosie launches crowdfunding campaign backed by Giles Brook and Pip & Nut founder
The business is hoping to raise £200,000 on the Seedrs platform as it seeks to continue its efforts to reduce the amount of sugar consumed by children.
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NewsKP adds new duo of nut lines to target daytime snackers
KP said nuts were not currently tapping daytime demand in the UK compared to Europe
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NewsMorrisons compost goes peat-free ahead of government ban
The supermarket, which sells more than two million bags of compost a year, said it would use more sustainable alternatives to peat-based
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News‘War room’ recalled to tackle food shortages as government relaxes labelling rules
The government has agreed to suspend elements of labelling rules to allow the switching of sunflower oil to rapeseed oil without having to change labels
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NewsMedia Bites 23 March: McColl’s, Petrol prices, THG
Morrisons has drafted in City advisers as it considers how to contend with the financial struggles of its convenience store partner McColl’s