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NewsAldi taunts M&S with relaunch of Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake
The discounter has said some of the profits will be donated to M&S’s partner charity Macmillan Cancer Support
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NewsPoundland planning new formats ‘Poundland Local’ and ‘Poundland Go!’
Poundland Local is to apply to stores in small towns and close to urban neighbourhoods, while Poundland Go! is for a new convenience format near transport hubs
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NewsNestlé unveils two new lower-carbon coffee bean varieties
The robusta beans deliver ‘up to 50% higher yields per tree’ according to the supplier
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NewsCMA finds Issa brothers’ £6.8bn Asda deal could hike petrol prices
Watchdog has given the brothers and private equity firm TDR Capital five days to offer “binding proposals” to tackle its concerns
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NewsAB InBev and Lavazza tap GreenJinn’s new promotions tool Treasure
A beta version of Treasure has already been used by AB InBev’s canned wine brand Babe
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NewsTesco fined £7.5m for selling out-of-date food in Birmingham stores
Tesco pleaded guilty to a total of 22 offences across three stores
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NewsFood and drink exports fall nearly 10% in pandemic
Most of the top 10 food and drink products exported by the UK were negatively affected by Covid-19 and restrictions of movement
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NewsMultivitamin startup Feel secures £4.5m investment to fuel growth
Founded by Boris Hodakel in late 2019, the business has grown rapidly in its first year, with active subscriptions for its range of all-natural multivitamins and omega 3 and immunity-boosting supplements exceeding 21,000.
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NewsNestlé adds ‘simple’ Shreddies made with four ingredients
The cereal is made with wholegrain wheat, fruit purée, date syrup and “a pinch” of salt, and is non-HFSS
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF rebounds with ‘record’ Primark sales on reopening
Associated British Foods has seen ‘record’ sales on the reopening of its stores last week to bounce back from a first half of a double-digit revenue fall and shrinking profits
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NewsMedia Bites 20 April: Coca-Cola, Tesco, Oatly
Coca-Cola’s sales rebounded in the first three months of the year as accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations and a rollback in restrictions on restaurants and bars renewed demand for its fizzy drinks.
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NewsCoca-Cola revenues boosted by vaccine rollout and economic reopening
Coca-Cola has posted a 5% rise in first quarter net revenues as its performance improved in key markets where vaccine availability increased and economies are opening up
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News‘Once in a lifetime’ discovery could secure future of coffee, scientists claim
The discovery of a rare species of coffee uniquely combines a tolerance to high temperatures with superior flavour
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NewsRetailers urge customers to ‘ShopKind’ as they return to high street
The Home Office, Crimestoppers, trade bodies and a host of UK retailers launched the campaign today
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NewsJohn Shropshire to step down as G’s Group CEO
The growing industry veteran has worked for the company – originally founded by his father – since 1976
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NewsBooker sales surge despite Covid catering impact
The wholesale giant enjoyed a 18.5% jump in retail sales as more shoppers turned to convenience stores during the crisis
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NewsFish processors criticise UK & Scottish governments over Brexit financial support
Both administrations have come under fire for ‘failing’ to adequately support the sector since Brexit
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NewsBetter Nature unveils “accessible” plant-based quartet
It comes after the brand raked in £1.6m from a Seedrs campaign in March
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NewsPetfood brand Aardvark to launch with duo made with insects
The two lines, one for dogs and one for cats, are made from black soldier flies