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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK posts ‘strong’ pandemic results
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua saw sales grow by £57m, with pre-tax profits growing by £1.1m
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NewsLidl trialling ‘scan as you shop’ with new app
The pilot will allow customers to scan products themselves using their smartphones as they shop
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NewsPrinces rolls out quartet of canned plant-based ready meals
The range would appeal to younger shoppers looking for vegan options that are convenient to make and taste great, said Princes
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NewsDanone targets Covid-related immunity concerns with Actimel Kids launch
The French dairy giant pointed to market research that showed health remained a major priority for parents
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NewsWilko to keep in-store face mask recycling points until the end of September
The retailer claimed a high street first with the launch of the initiative on 1 April, but it was initially intended to run for just three months
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NewsTyrrells to challenge Eat Real with move into lentil crisps
They were created “to meet consumer demand and tap into the ’better for you’ trend” said the brand
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NewsPrinces commits to global carbon neutrality by 2030
The target was set as part of its ‘2030 Green Goals’ initiative, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions and food waste
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches soft plastic recycling points in more than 200 stores
The society said the initiative would help customers dispose of these materials more easily
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NewsViolife enters butters & spreads market with vegan block
The plant-based brand hopes to cash in on booming sales in the dairy alternatives market
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NewsFerrero Rocher to make debut in chocolate bars
The confectionery and biscuits giant has created a trio of ‘original’, dark and white Ferrero Rocher bars
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NewsCity snapshot: Greggs to create 500 jobs as first half sales and profits rebound
Greggs has bounced back to first half profitability as sales recovered due to the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
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NewsMedia Bites 3 August: Morrisons, Bolt, Heineken, Chapel Down
Shares in Morrisons hit their highest level since 2013 yesterday as investors prepared for a bidding war between two private equity groups.
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NewsAccolade Wines joins hard seltzer craze with new brand Nine Yards
It has rolled out three flavours, which come in at 4.5% abv
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands Snappy Shopper delivery service in Isle of Wight
It initially launched to residents in the Freshwater area six weeks ago
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NewsM&S logistics partner Gist offers HGV drivers £2,000 sign-on bonus to tackle shortage
Gist is also offering to cover the costs of training for new drivers
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NewsActiph launches vitamin sparkling water drinks brand Acti-Vit
It comes after Actiph saw its revenues double and exports soar by 300% during the pandemic
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NewsMorrisons faces break-up risk in private equity takeover, analysts warn
Bernstein said it “struggled to see the returns [for a buyout group] of the current offer without significant asset sales”
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits claims ‘UK first’ with 100% rPET punnets
The Scottish company has made the innovation with its packaging supplier Waddington Europe
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NewsApple grower Bardsley England acquired by listed agriculture group Camellia
Bardsley England is the UK’s second largest apple grower and also has operations focusing on pears, cherries, plums and grapes
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NewsWaitrose sees rise in Japanese food sales as Olympics take front stage
Source: Waitrose Online views of the category ‘Easy Japanese Recipes’ on Waitrose.com were up 72% Waitrose said it registered a spike in popularity of Japanese-inspired cuisine as interest in the Olympic Games had customers turning to popular ingredients such as soy sauce and Roku gin. Just days ...