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NewsGeorge Eustice rejects calls for pig crisis financial support at NFU Conference
Eustice rejected multiple calls for direct financial support, as NFU president Minette Batters slammed the government’s “total lack of understanding about how food production works”
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NewsWotsits adds duo of Crunchy snacks and prawn cocktail Giants
It comes after the success of Wotsits Giants had ‘made us realise that shoppers want us to go bigger and bolder when it comes to introducing new ranges’, said the brand
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NewsCampaigners warn trade talks with Brazil could boost banned pesticide use
Differing pesticide rules mean the UK could end up damaging the Amazon by forging closer trade ties with Brazil
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NewsMedia Bites 23 Feb: UK vets, Farming, GSK/Haleon
The food and drink industry is demanding “urgent action” from the government to tackle a severe shortages of vets to process UK food exports
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NewsCity Snapshot: Danone enjoys strong end to 2021 but inflation squeezes margins
Danone has registered a strong end to its financial year as a recovery in bottled water and higher prices pushed up sales, but inflation squeezed margins.
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NewsInnocent ‘misled’ shoppers over environmental impact of buying its drinks, ad watchdog rules
The 26 complainants included a member of activist group Plastics Rebellion
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers need to prioritise e-commerce development
The FWD said the pandemic had brought about rapid changes to the way wholesalers did business
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NewsHiggidy appoints Megan Welch as first sustainability manager
She has previously held sustainability roles at Virgin Atlantic and Canon
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NewsGSK names health arm as Haleon ahead of spin-off
GlaxoSmithKline has announced it is on target to demerge its consumer healthcare arm, which will be called Haleon
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NewsRed tape plagued dairy exports to the EU 'could grind to a halt'
Lye Cross Farm says new health certification requirements are too narrow
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NewsRefresco snapped up by global PE firm KKR
Current owners PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation will retain a significant minority holding in the group
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NewsMorrisons switches nine milk SKUs to recyclable cartons in plastic purge
The retailer said it could switch its entire milk range to cartons if the move proved popular with shoppers
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NewsReal Handful unveils ‘category first’ healthier aerated nut snacks
The brand claims its Air Nuts are approximately 60% lighter than regular nuts
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NewsSniffe & Likkit tops up dog gifting range with pair of SKUs
Inn The Dog House gift set of grooming products has rolled out alongside Paw Kit Treat Tin of snacks
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NewsTreasury warned of £185m VAT threat to deposit return schemes
The UK’s first deposit return scheme is due to go live in Scotland in August 2023
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NewsCity snapshot: THG denies supplier stock restrictions as share price plunges
THG has this morning denied media reports that key beauty suppliers are restricting stock over concerns around discounting, as market concerns again hit its share price. Plus trading updates from Coca-Cola HBC and McBride.
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NewsMedia Bites 22 Feburary: Asda, Farming, Food waste, Finsbury Food Group
Asda is facing potential disruption to supermarket deliveries after thousands of lorry drivers, warehouse staff and clerical workers voted to reject a pay offer.
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NewsCadbury expands Caramilk chocolate range with new Buttons format
It comes after Cadbury Caramilk last year pulled in £8.5m in value sales during its first 12 weeks on the market
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NewsYoplait sales fall back as it refocuses on kids’ business
Yogurt brand Yoplait UK saw a 7.5% drop in sales in the run-up to its sale back to Sodiaal amid a “challenging” period for the brand
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NewsIceland to offer Uber Eats delivery from 200 more stores
It means thousands more customers will be able to choose from 3,000 Iceland products on Uber Eats’ website or app, for delivery in as little as 20 minutes