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NewsColian aims to double UK business by bringing together Elizabeth Shaw and Lily O’Brien’s
The move will bring together the sales and distribution of its confectionery brands, helping it become a ’major player’ in the category
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NewsUK set to offer Australia tariff-free trade deal
The tariff-free, quota-free trade deal could be phased in over 15 years to give British farmers time to prepare
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NewsTesco expands Wicked Kitchen with new Beyond Meat-based ready meals
The frozen ready meals use Beyond Meat’s pea protein-based mince in a UK first
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NewsPoundland opening first new convenience format Local stores
The Grocer revealed ‘Poundland Local’ was on the way last month
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NewsFoodservice wholesalers struggling with staff shortages
Wholesalers told The Grocer they did not have enough staff in operational roles within depots
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NewsTesco reports surge in food surplus during the pandemic
The UK’s biggest retailer this week revealed its food surplus in 2020/21 hit nearly 50,000 tonnes
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NewsHGV driver shortage pressure set to lead to higher food prices
A 70,000 shortfall of HGV drivers has seen wages shoot up by 20%
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NewsEx-Brakes stalwart Warren Harris joins RH Amar as business development head
Harris had previously worked at foodservice giant Brakes for 22 years in various roles
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NewsPret partners with MFG for first stores in forecourts
The first store opened this week in an MFG-owned BP-branded forecourt in Southgate, London
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NewsThe Convenience Mix podcast looks at ‘Caring for the Community’ in new episode
The latest podcast takes a look at what it really means for convenience retailers to be true champions of their communities
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NewsWhite Claw to launch eight-packs in UK ahead of ‘summer of seltzer’
The eight-can packs are its single biggest-selling SKU in the US
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NewsDelayed but bigger strawberries expected after cold UK weather
2021’s chilly winter and spring have led the crop to grow at a slower pace this year
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NewsNew awards scheme to shine spotlight on UK meat produce
Entry is now open for The Meat Product Awards, which are designed to celebrate produce reared and produced in the UK
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NewsVegan liquid egg substitute Crackd to make big four and TV debut
The brand will roll into Morrisons next week ahead of its first TV campaign from mid-June
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NewsHiggidy launches branded fixtures into 277 Sainsbury’s stores
The fixtures will roll into 277 Sainsbury’s stores
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales surge as shoppers flock back to stores
Retail sales volumes jumped 9.2% in April as the easing or coronavirus regulations and the return of shoppers in stores boosted the industry. Plus, Oatly shares soar on market debut, UK consumer confidence rises and all the latest news from the City
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NewsMedia Bites 21 May: Oatly, FeverTree, Plastic bags
Shares in Oatly have surged by 30% on the company’s US stock market debut, valuing the alt-milk maker at $13bn
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NewsStock’d Up launches subscription box service for short-dated beers
The service is billed as a ‘solution’ to waste created by retailers and wholesalers who cannot sell drinks before they expire
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NewsHuel names Asos’ Lisa Marçais as commercial director
Marçais will take the lead on Huel’s international expansion
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NewsSquare Root pouring sodas into ‘upside down’ cans
The brand has poured its Lemonade, Cola, Ginger Beer and Rhubarb Soda into a new 250ml format