Latest Headlines – Page 514
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NewsVale of Mowbray expands into scotch eggs and posher pies
The brand has splashed £4m on a new scotch egg production line at its facility in Leeming, North Yorkshire
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NewsSainsbury’s takes Neighbourhood Hubs learnings into Locals
The changes have been implemented in five branches across London, one in Ascot and one in Bristol
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NewsEdible grocery VP Tracy Ford leaves Asda in management shake-up
Ford started at Asda as a category director in beers, wines and spirits
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NewsMorrisons gives out fuel vouchers amid soaring prices at the pumps
From today until Sunday 27 February customers spending £40 will get a voucher worth 7p off a litre of fuel
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé posts strong growth but inflation hits margins
Nestlé has reported strong annual growth in 2021, driven by continued retail growth and a recovery in out of home, though profit margins were hit by cost inflation. Plus Ocado and Groupe Casino deepen partners and Reckitt’s margins hit by costs.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 February: Heineken, inflation, Kraft Heinz, M&S
Heineken’s chief executive has warned that “off the charts” cost inflation will further push up the price of a pint and said the risk of outright shortages was growing as brewers face persistent challenges delivering beer to pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
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NewsKraft Heinz boosts sales with higher prices
Kraft Heinz is the latest fmcg giant to rely on price hikes to lift sales and protect margins against increased input costs
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NewsThe Very Inc plans massive dining and retail complex in Manchester factory
Development of 200,000 sq ft Diecast Presbar factory site would include retail, dining-out and live entertainment
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NewsLeon launches points-based loyalty app
Leon Club members will receive 100 points for every £1 spent
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NewsPoundstretcher launches rolling ‘50% off absolutely everything’ sales
Sixteen stores are due to launch the sales this week or next, on top of a number already staging them
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NewsBrexit: UK, EU and Irish statistics show major shifts in Britain’s food trade
The ONS warned the ‘volatile’ data shown in its latest stats were due to Brexit, the pandemic and the global supply chain crisis
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NewsTilda makes a play in dairy alternatives with ‘naturally sweet’ rice milk drink
The NPD tapped into ‘50 years of expertise and rice knowhow’, meaning consumers could ‘be confident in both its taste, and the quality of the rice grains used’, claimed Tilda
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NewsM&S to raise staff pay to £10 an hour in ‘broader reward’ move
The retailer also offers colleagues 20% discount across products from its food and clothing & home ranges
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NewsBorder Biscuits rebrands and adds trio of NPD to lure ‘accessible premium’ shopper
The brand said its research confirmed shoppers were ‘looking to trade up from everyday products to more premium options’
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NewsPlant-based retailer The Vegan Kind appoints Tony Buffin as new chairman
Buffin is joining the plant-based grocer this month
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NewsBrewDog makes first move in soft drinks with POP Soda
Four flavours of BrewDog’s POP Soda sub-brand have launched exclusively into Tesco
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NewsCo-op extends pop-up shop supply agreement with Rapid Retail
The walk-in pop-up shops – which are up to 290 sq ft – typically run for one to four months
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NewsCity Snapshot: Inflation hits new 30-year high in January
Inflation hit a new 30-year high last month as prices continued to climb despite January sales. Plus, Heineken bounces back but warns prices rise could hit demand for beer; full-year results from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Kerry Group; and Treatt appoints new CFO.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Feb: Insolvencies, Brexit/Ireland, Cost of living
orporate insolvencies in England and Wales began to return last month to levels last seen before the pandemic as more businesses failed over debts
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NewsArla’s Ash Amirahmadi to chair IGD Board of Trustees
Amirahmadi will take over from Jill Ross, CEO of Avidity