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News‘Less than 100’ visas issued to foreign butchers as pork sector faces ‘meltdown’
A Home Office minister confirmed the number of applications was ‘in the dozens’
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NewsAsda expands food to go network with Food Labs concept
The first of the new counters has launched at the retailer’s Royal Park store in London, in partnership with Lean Kitchen Network
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NewsSupermarkets asked to help tackle lateral flow test crisis
Talks have been held with retail bosses on whether space could be made available in stores or car parks
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NewsMüller sets new emissions target for farmers in UK
It will pay farmers extra for reducing their dependence on soya feed, using of more natural fertiliser, and increasing use of genetics management
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NewsBlack Bee Honey generates buzz as crowdfunding campaign more than doubles target
Black Bee Honey has more than doubled a crowdfunding target as it seeks to expand and support newly won retail listings.
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NewsSeabrook struggling to meet ‘unprecedented demand’ for crisps amid Walkers shortages
A mass of Seabrook products have been out of stock in the mults for several days, with some SKUs unavailable for weeks
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NewsRowse launches ‘Fusion’ honey duo infused with savoury ingredients
The brand has unveiled a duo of ‘Fusion’ honeys, with which it hopes to tap the boom in home cooking
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NewsSupply chain crisis: food and farming groups urge government to get a grip
A coalition of major food and farming organisations has warned government needs to do more than just “paper over the cracks with short-term fixes”
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NewsOcado wins patent infringement trial against warehouse robotics rival
In October last year, AutoStore sued Ocado for manufacturing and selling technology that it alleged infringed on its patents
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NewsMorrisons gives 400 own label suppliers new carbon tool
The supermarket said the new tool would help suppliers to accurately measure, track and forecast their operational carbon emissions
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NewsAsda donates 500,000 meals to north east hunger charities and groups
Asda supermarkets and superstores have been donating food via FareShare Go, with over eight million meals donated this year alone
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado sales dented by labour shortage
Ocado sales fell back 4% in its fourth quarter as labour shortages, temporary capacity contrants and the normalisation of consumer shopping behaviour dented the online supermarket’s growth. Plus, store growth boosts Pepco’s profits and grocery sales fall back in November.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 December: Fuel prices, supply chain, Omicron, Ocado
A senior Tesco executive reportedly told City analysts that retailers are making better profit margins on fuel sales after Asda’s takeover by the Issa brothers.
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NewsHolland & Barrett branches out to in-home beauty treatments with Blow takeover
Holland & Barrett has expanded into on-demand at-home beauty services thanks to its acquisition of Blow
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NewsAlcohol-free beer startup Days secures £1m investment to fund expansion
An ‘increased focus on health and wellness’ among consumers was set to transform the alcohol-free beer space, said Days
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NewsPacific tuna deadlock points to suspension of MSC certification
A lack of agreement on harvest strategies by Pacific states could soon lead to suspension from the MSC’s sustainable fishing certification
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NewsAldi named most hygienic supermarket
Research found 99.7% of Aldi stores had achieved the maximum five stars in their latest FSA inspection
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NewsSuperfoodio launches ‘revolutionary’ on-the-go peanut butter buttons
The NPD offered ‘a mouthful of pure peanut butter without the mess or clag’, said Superfoodio
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NewsEU, Norway and UK set next year’s North Sea fishing quotas
The agreement covers cod, haddock, plaice, whiting, herring and saithe
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NewsLily’s Kitchen launches Plant Power vegan range for dogs
The products would tap into ‘key trends such as meat-free Mondays’, said Lily’s Kitchen