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NewsKaren Betts appointed new CEO of the FDF
Betts will succeed Ian Wright, who steps down at the end of the year after seven years in the role.
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NewsTwo new fruit flavours for CCEP energy drink Reign
The duo of fruity flavours will help retailers tap the ‘growing demand for functional energy drinks’, said CCEP
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NewsSainsbury’s adds fully electric carbon-friendly trailers to its fleet
The five new electric fridges don’t release carbon emissions or particulate matter such as dirt and smoke
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NewsCo-op eyeing 40 franchise stores by the end of the year
Co-op opened 14 franchise stores over an 11-week period from mid-March
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NewsPoultry sector warns of new CO2 crisis with supplies on ‘knife-edge’
A series of manufacturing issues across Europe have contributed to growing shortages
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NewsCity snapshot: Deliveroo ups sales forecast as second quarter orders surge past expectations
Food delivery player Deliveroo has enhanced its full year sales forecast after announcing its second quarter revenues were significantly ahead of previously announced expectations.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 July: Morrisons, Wetherspoon, HGV driver crisis
Morrisons has sought to head off political opposition to a private equity takeover of the supermarket
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NewsBRC demands easing of isolation as Iceland boss slams ‘s*** show’ for businesses
The date is currently set as 16 August, nearly a month after social distancing rules are set to ease
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NewsHGV driver hours extended by government in bid to counter shortage
The move has received a mixed response from industry bodies
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NewsTesco to offer job support to young people as survey reveals decline in optimism
Tesco has committed to helping over 45,000 youngsters build essential skills to be able to access job opportunitie
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NewsPip & Nut cuts out plastic with move to glass jars
Source: Pip & Nut The range, which was previously packed in 30% rPET jars, would offer ‘improved recyclability’, said Pip & Nut Pip & Nut is moving its entire range into glass jars in a bid to crack down on plastic. The range, which was previously packed ...
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NewsLidl encourages shoppers to make 'healthier swaps'
The trial involved on-shelf signage pointing customers to ‘a range of healthier alternative products that are easy to make and at the same price or less’
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NewsOnline butcher Farmison opens first bricks and mortar store in Yorkshire
The upmarket butcher said its Cut by Farmison & Co store could serve as a template for future retail sites
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NewsHard seltzer brands hit by ASA rulings over ‘non-permitted’ nutrition claims
The ASA has been proactively targeting hard seltzer brands
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NewsDeliveroo to create 400 new tech jobs, the ‘vast majority’ in the UK
The company has also announced restaurants will be able to see customer reviews in ‘real time’, before they are published, and get the chance to contact the reviewer directly to resolve issues and offer vouchers
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NewsJJ Foodservice offers incentives to customers to collect orders
Customers are being encouraged to collect orders from the wholesaler in a bid to reduce pressure on its HGV drivers
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NewsJoe & Seph’s unveils vegan version of chocolate caramel sauce
The brand has also launched fully recyclable pouches for its 10 bestselling popcorn flavours
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NewsGovernment considering relaxation of EU immigration rules to tackle driver shortage
The government is understood to be edging closer to adding HGV drivers to the post-Brexit skills shortage occupation list
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NewsCity snapshot: Wetherspoon bemoans food taxes as temporary hospitality VAT cut approaches end
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has criticised the ‘tax inequality’ between supermarkets and the leisure trade as the government’s temporary reduction in hospitality VAT nears an end in September.
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NewsMedia Bites 7 July: Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Ocado
Ministers will ask to meet with Morrisons’ management to seek assurances about its future following a US takeover bid