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NewsKnorr adds seasonings for meat-free meals
Knorr has unveiled a new range of dry seasonings aimed at meat-free meals
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NewsFEI Foods beats Mars to launch recyclable microwaveable pouch
FEI Foods and JM Packaging are claiming a global first for the industry
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NewsCapri-Sun makes debut in squash with functional duo
The squash contains no artificial colours or flavours, no added sugar and is enhanced with vitamins
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NewsSainsbury’s moves put 1,150 jobs at risk
Sainsbury’s is to cut around 500 head office roles and is closing an online fulfilment centre
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M hikes profits expectations after strong lockdown sales
The owner of B&M Bargains has hiked its full year profit expectations after sales continued to boom during the second lockdown period this year. Plus, Marston’s asks bondholders to relax financial covenants, Wynnstay acquisitions, Supermarket Income REIT raises more cash to buy supermarkets and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsOrchard House brings in former Premier Foods boss Gavin Darby
The fruit and juice supplier has bought in Gavin Darby following its acquisition by private equity investor Elaghmore
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NewsMedia Bites 4 March: Budget, Amazon, Sainsbury’s
The papers are predictably focused on yesterday’s Budget, but find room to cover the opening of Amazon’s first grocery store in the UK.
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NewsAmazon launches checkout-less first UK physical store in Ealing
The Amazon Fresh store is a “new convenience grocery format” for the e-commerce giant
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NewsAmazon to debut standard and premium own-label food ranges
Both ranges will debut in Amazon’s new London store and soon be available online
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NewsWaitrose opens third London fulfilment centre to continue online expansion
The site in Greenford, west London will deliver 25,000 Waitrose.com orders every week
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NewsSupermarkets turn down business rates holiday to avoid repeat of backlash
Tesco also called for major reform of business rates to tackle the problems of the high street
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NewsSales soar at Steve Bassett’s converted SimplyFresh Sainsbury’s store
SimplyFresh Bitterne Park, which opened on 10 February, is Bassett’s first shop with the SimplyFresh symbol
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NewsPukka Pies sets out £4.5m bakery investment as it eyes further growth
The pie brand, which took home the Brand of the Year title the 2020 Grocer Gold Awards, plans to enhance manufacturing capacity and capability at the Syston factory as it gears up for future growth.
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NewsNorthern Ireland border checks to be phased in from October as tensions with EU grow
In guidance sent to traders and seen by The Grocer, the government confirmed it intends to introduce requirements in four phases from October
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NewsBestway rolls out partnership with shopping app Jisp
The app offers home delivery, click & collect and scan & go services for local shops
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NewsScottish wholesalers given relief grants of up to £500k
The Grocer understands applications for aid via the Food and Drink Resilience Fund totalled around £15m
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NewsBooker scraps bulk of Premier promotions in favour of EDLP strategy
The wholesale giant told The Grocer the move was a reaction to customer feedback
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NewsFish firms need extra post-Brexit bailout to remain afloat, seafood sector warns MPs
Representatives from trade bodies and business also called on government to negotiate with the EU to resolve the border crisis
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NewsAldi to invest £22m in London expansion this year
The plans include nine new stores to open in the capital, the discounter said today
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NewsRSPCA Assured reports soaring accreditations and recognition
The scheme has seen a 52% increase in products carrying the label since 2016