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NewsAlternative tech ‘can help to avoid future CO2 shortages’
Experts have claimed the current crisis is not necessarily a shortage of CO2, but that better use must be made of the gas already being emitted
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NewsPernod Ricard launches chilli-infused Horse with No Name bourbon
The drink (45% abv) is the brainchild of Pernod Ricard-owned Monkey 47 gin founder Alexander Stein
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NewsTesco commits to value chain net zero emissions by 2050
Emissions generated by Tesco’s products and supply chain make up over 90% of its total emissions footprint.
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NewsAston Manor reports record performance in face of Covid challenges
The cidermaker has posted a record performance in 2020 despite the hospitality sector battling mass disruption throughout the pandemic
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NewsViolife expands vegan spreads range with new Viospread
The brand was acquired by plant-based spreads giant Upfield last year in a €500m deal
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NewsWrap recommends prominent front-of-pack recycling labelling to ‘nudge’ consumers
In a trial involving Boots and Radox, Wrap found a simple prompt on the front of shower bottles drove the recycling rate from 86% to 91%
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NewsPepsiCo makes its big brands available on SodaStream
The business has launched SodaStream flavours of Pepsi, Pepsi Max, 7up and 7up Free into Sainsbury’s
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NewsEY-Parthenon hires Oliver Wyman consultant for consumer products team
EY-Parthenon has appointed retail specialist Duncan Brewer as partner to its consumer products and retail team
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NewsInnocent turns pandemic sales decline around
CEO Douglas Lamont told The Grocer “a steady return” of the impulse business as lockdown restrictions ended had led to “an encouraging” performance in 2021.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Consumer confidence hit by escalating inflation worries
Consumer confidence was dented in September on the back of growing anxiety about a potential cost of living crisis as gas prices shot up and food inflation looked set to kick in. Plus, Mexican fast-food chain Tortilla unveils plans for a flotation on London’s junior AIM market.
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NewsDalston’s eyes retail expansion as it beats £400k crowd target
Dalston’s has hit a £400k crowdfunding target within 24 hours of launching a campaign to help the challenger drinks brand’s ongoing recovery from the Covid pandemic.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 September: Driver shortage, inflation, Morrisons
A week of crisis continues, with the HGV driver shortage leading to disruption to Britain’s fuel supply.
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NewsHighland Food Group launches new meat & veg range targeting flexitarians
The six-strong lineup, which made its debut in Tesco last week, has launched under the retailer’s Incubator programme
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NewsQuorn opens pop-up takeaway in homage to London’s chicken shops
SmugNuggs in Camden will give away Quorn’s nuggets and kid-friendly Roarsomes until Saturday
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NewsWaitrose reduces plastic usage across household and bathroom lines
The retailer has relaunched an array of own-label lines that aim to reduce plastic usage across non-food categories
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NewsEG Group to continue opening Spar stores despite ‘Asda on the Move’ rollout
The forecourt giant opened a new Spar store in Scotland earlier this month in Coxton Park, Elgin
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NewsUber Eats takes Shell forecourt partnership from Deliveroo
Uber Eats is adding more than 340 Shell forecourt grocery store
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NewsConvenience stores to be ‘hard hit’ by business rates revaluation in 2023
The Valuation Office Agency adjusts the rateable value of business properties to reflect changes in the property market
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NewsOcado welcomes robot meal maker at Hatfield HQ canteen
The move is the first deployment of tech company Karakuri’s Semblr robot
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NewsPetcare startup The Pack debuts with ‘fake meat’ wet dogfood range
The new brand has attracted investment and support from the likes of Roma & England footballer Chris Smalling