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NewsAldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake returns - with new eyes
Intellectual property experts say changes to his appearance could have a bearing on M&S’s High Court trademark infringement claim
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NewsCultured meat startup Ivy Farm urges FSA to be ‘nimble’ on regulation
The business announced a £16m fundraising round last weekend
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NewsTrade experts play down Australia trade deal concerns
Boris Johnson’s cabinet is apparently locked in a dispute over whether to grant Australia zero-tariff access
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NewsParfetts launches off-licence fascia The Local
The Local will sit alongside its existing convenience-focused Go Local and Go Local Extra fascias
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NewsAnnabel Karmel adds chicken katsu ready meal for kids
The NPD will join the brand’s eight-strong range of chilled meals for kids
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NewsPrinces adds plastic-free fruit pots range
The fully recyclable aluminium pots with cardboard sleeves are a UK first, said the brand
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NewsOcado launches allergy flagging functionality to website
The feature is powered by Foodmaestro, a Toronto-based company that has provided similar functionality to the Asda and Sainsbury’s
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NewsJisp strikes deal to serve Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers will have access to Jisp’s home delivery, click & collect and scan & go services
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NewsCity snapshot: FeverTree boosted by rise of at home cocktail consumption
Fever-Tree has continued to post “strong” off-trade sales in the early months of 2021 ahead of the re-opening of pubs, bars and restaurants and coronavirus restrictions eases around the world. Plus, Oatly prices $1.4bn IPO, Young’s posts loss due to pub closures and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 May: Pubs, Premier Foods, Just Eat Takeaway
The papers put pubs in the spotlight after big losses yesterday for Mitchells & Butlers and Marston’s as Covid restrictions continue to take a toll.
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NewsSmash: Healthy food discount app for young people launches
Participating brands include Graze, Whitworths, Ugly Drinks, This, Meatless Farm and Deliciously Ella
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NewsReal Handful secures funding boost as savoury range launches at mults
Healthy snack brand Real Handful has secured a six-figure follow-on funding package to support a host of new listings for its expanded product range of savoury nuts and trail mixes.
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NewsTenacious Labs buys Colorado-based B2B CBD player SZM
Recently launched buy-and-build cannabinoid group Tenacious Labs has made its second acquisition since launch, buying Colorado-based contract manufacturer SZM in a cash-and-shares deal
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NewsVirtue Drinks raises £1.1m to fuel further growth
Natural energy drink brand Virtue Drinks has closed a £1.1m funding round to support ongoing growth and expansion in the UK and overseas.
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NewsIceland rolling out same-day scheduled delivery nationwide
The frozen food retailer is set to offer same-day slots from 400 stores within the next few weeks, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsJJ Foodservice battles HGV driver shortage with women-focused recruitment push
The wholesaler is offering salaries for permanent positions of up to £35k with no evening or weekend work
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NewsIceland and Del Monte partner for major new frozen fruit range
The 11-strong Del Monte Frozen Fruits range goes on sale this week
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NewsCharlie Bigham’s propelled to record year thanks to Covid-fuelled demand
Revenues and profits at Charlie Bigham’s have soared during lockdown as shoppers turned to its posh ready meals to add some variety to dinnertime.
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NewsWomen in Wholesale launch ‘Breakfast Briefings’ online presentations
WIW is also launching a new initialtive to fund 10 managers from across the wholesale sector to be trained as mental health first aiders
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NewsRichmond unveils meat-free bacon amid plant-based NPD spree
The launch will be supported by a £3.5m marketing campaign taking in TV, digital and social media