Latest Headlines – Page 607
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NewsCo-op advertises soft plastics recycling scheme outside rival stores
Co-op is hoping to communicate that its recycling scheme accepts plastic purchased in any shop
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NewsSimtom Food Products calls in administrators as Covid takes toll
Indian sauces manufacturer Simtom Food Products has collapsed under the weight of disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, with almost 100 workers losing their jobs.
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NewsPost Office partners with DPD for click & collect services
The service will initially be available at 250 Post Offices before rolling out to 1,500 branches across the UK
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NewsThe Bluebeards Revenge unveils shaving refill range as part of eco-drive
The refills would reduce the amount of waste consumers created by up to 70%, the brand claimed
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Aug: Morrisons, Pret A Manger, Asda
The American private equity firm that first put Wm Morrison in play is gearing up to trump a rival £6.7 billion offer for the British supermarket chain this week and to persuade its target’s board to change its recommendation. (The Times £) Talks to get the US ...
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heck in search for new investment partner to fuel next stage of growth
Heck has engaged advisors to help explore strategic options as the premium sausage supplier aims to continue its rapid growth. Plus, US private equity giant CD&R is widely expected to table a sweetened offer for Morrisons this week as the takeover battle for the supermarket ramps up.
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NewsCity News: Deliveroo bounces back from ‘worst IPO in London’s history’
The shares were heavily backed on Monday after it emerged German rival Delivery Hero had built a 5.1% stake in Deliveroo
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NewsUK pubs face ‘beer drought’ as draymen threaten strikes
The industrial action comes amid ongoing disruption in the food and drink supply chain caused by the ‘pingdemic’ and HGV driver shortage
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NewsFast-growing Heck hires advisors to seek investment options
Spayne Lindsay has sent an information memorandum marketing the business to potential buyers and investors
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NewsAmbrosia targets sweet snacking market with Mousse and Desserts pots
The pots met ‘everyday dessert needs’, providing options that could be enjoyed on-the-go or at home, Ambrosia said
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NewsWaitrose appoints Louise Dolan as trading director for ambient
Dolan is taking over from Simon Moore after spending almost 10 years at Sainsbury’s, most recently as category director for dairy
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NewsReynolds partners with Davin Foods to strengthen its prepared produce capabilities
The partnership would help Reynolds become ‘the UK’s go-to solution for chilled foods’, it said
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NewsAldi first discounter to offer packaging-free staples
Aldi began selling several varieties of rice and pasta from a bank of dispensers in April
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NewsIngredients giant Olam plans listing on London Stock Exchange
A major £6.6bn global food ingredients giant will list on the London Stock Exchange next year to boost its worldwide growth plans
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NewsCity snapshot: Food ingredient giant OFI picks London for primary market IPO
Olam Food Ingredients will demerge from Indonesian agri giant Olam International and seek a listing in London, as well as a secondary listing in Singapore, in early 2022.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Aug: Philip Morris/Vectura, Stock Spirits, Pret a Manger
The board of UK inhaler maker Vectura has agreed to support a £1bn takeover bid from cigarette company Philip Morris International after a fierce bidding war
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NewsWaitrose Foundation marks anniversary by expanding to three new countries
There are currently more than 200 ‘foundation lines’ available across all Waitrose stores
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NewsWalkers celebrates local restaurants with four limited-edition flavours
A supporting on-pack promotion will offer shoppers a £5 discount at over 3,000 participating restaurants
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NewsMcColl’s raises £35m to accelerate Morrisons Daily conversions
The convenience retailer said today it is aiming to have converted 350 stores to Morrisons Daily by November 2022
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NewsBlakemore still operating from Hastings depot despite closure plan
Blakemore has recruited 84 new drivers in the past four months