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NewsUK’s net zero plan “devoid of urgency” on food
The strategy did not address changing diets despite the Climate Change Committee advising that people should eat 20% less meat and dairy by 2030 and 35% less by 2050
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NewsStuart loses court appeal on worker rights
Leigh Day is now bringing legal claims on behalf of hundreds of Stuart riders
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NewsOto soars past £2m crowdfunding target as it eyes global CBD growth
Health and wellness CBD brand Oto has smashed a £2m crowdfunding target as investors are increasingly attracted to the rapidly growing cannabidiol market
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NewsHundreds of HGV testing slots unused every week despite massive backlog
DVSA figures show 1,545 test slots were not taken up in the last four weeks
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NewsStonegate Farmers unveils UK-first carbon neutral egg brand Respectful
The brand has adopted a number of sustainable practices to achieve carbon neutrality, including the use of locally sourced feed
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NewsMPs back FareShare’s calls for the government to extend food waste fund
FareShare is calling on the government to extend its £5m yearly funding
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NewsLindt challenges Cadbury with first hot chocolate launch
It is the posh confectioner’s first move into drinks
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NewsOcado says robotic picking system will soon work in ‘very small warehouses’
Matthews indicated the debut of this smaller format automated warehouse would first be seen in the US
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NewsSainsbury’s store closure in Northern Ireland triggers Brexit concerns
Sainsbury’s said the decision was ‘not taken lightly and is based on a range of factors’
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop offers Kickstart job placements for young people
The government’s £2bn Kickstart scheme aims to get 250,000 16 to 24-year-olds into work as the country emerges from the pandemic
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NewsBudweiser Brewing Group to power Magor brewery with hydrogen
The Stella, Budweiser and Corona owner has partnered with green energy business Protium for the move
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NewsCity Snapshot: Nestlé enjoys ‘strong’ organic growth thanks to price hikes and return of OOH
Rising prices, continued elevated demand at supermarkets and a recovery in the out-of-home channel has helped Nestlé boost organic growth by 7.6% in the first nine months of 2021. Plus, Deliveroo updates on Q3; and UK inflation rate slows down in September.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Oct: P&G, Morrisons, Gorillas
Procter & Gamble has said it will raise prices on more household goods, warning that supply chain costs would be higher than previously anticipated
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NewsMorrisons £7.1bn CD&R takeover wins backing from shareholders
Shareholders in Morrisons have given the all-clear for the £7.1bn takeover by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) takeover to go ahead at a general meeting
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NewsOnline forecast to bear more of the business rates burden after next revaluation
Dramatic shifts in rental values on which the tax is based mean the burden will fall for shops and rise for online retailers, a new forecast suggests
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NewsAlpro censured by ASA over environmental claims in almond milk advert
The plant-based giant has had a complaint against an ad claiming it was ‘good for the planet’ upheld by the regulator
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NewsP&G faces $2.1bn commodity hit as first quarter margins slide
US consumer giant Procter & Gamble has posted a 5% rise in first quarter net sales, but warned it faces a $2.1bn headwind from higher commodity prices and a further $200m due to freight costs.
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NewsYoung’s threatens to stop sourcing fish from northeast Atlantic
A lack of government agreement on catch limits has led to the fisheries losing sustainability certification
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NewsYoung’s expands chilled fish range with red Thai salmon fillets
The launch follows research by Young’s which found 70% of shoppers were seeking fish cooking inspiration with Asian and oriental flavours