Latest Headlines – Page 728
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator White moves to tackle ‘climate of fear’ over delistings
Suppliers will now have a written commitment from CCOs that information they pass on will be protected
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NewsNomad Foods confirms talks with Fortenova Group to buy frozen foods business
Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods is looking to extend the reach of its frozen empire in Europe after entering exclusive talks with Fortenova Group to buy the Croatian company’s frozen foods brands.
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NewsSomerdale snaps up Abergavenny Fine Foods’ blended cheese business
The deal would allow Somerdale to boost its international portfolio, the exporter said
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NewsSupermarkets facing tougher restrictions on shopper numbers and mask wearing
Boris Johnson is reported to have met with ministers yesterday to discuss ways the lockdown can be toughened
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NewsCadbury Dairy Milk revamped with ‘progressive’ new look
The UK’s biggest chocolate brand has been reimagined with a new logo and a redrawn Cadbury wordmark
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NewsSheese invests over £500k in new cheese alternatives and brand overhaul
The brand – whose products are made with coconut oil in place of dairy – has completely overhauled its packaging
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NewsM&S extends Sparks Book & Shop reserved shopping scheme
The service allows Sparks loyalty cardholders to reserve a 30-minute arrival time, via the M&S website
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NewsCity News: Christmas sales boom at Sainsbury’s and Morrisons impresses City
The market is used to supermarkets posting bumper sales during coronavirus, but sector sentiment was further boosted by Sainsbury’s saying its bumper Christmas sales would also lead to higher-than-expected profits
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NewsMedia Bites 11 Jan: Ocado, Brexit border disruption, M&S
Ocado has become the first large grocer to warn of stock shortages as it is hit by staff absences while hauliers grapple with extra customs controls after Brexit
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NewsCity Snapshot: Post Office delivers strong Christmas as online shopping booms
The boom in online Christmas shopping fuelled by the coronavirus crisis has seen the Post Office deliver a 17% rise in December sales. Plus, Commercial landlord British Land has collected less than half the rent due from its retail tenants in December as tightening coronavirus restrictions forced many shops to close once more.
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NewsWalkers teams up with KFC for pair of new fried chicken Max crisp flavours
The flavours will launch with a limited promotion offering shoppers a two for one KFC meal with every pack
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NewsKettle back in the black following sale to Valeo Foods
Bagged snacking brand Kettle has bounced back into the black following its acquisition by Valeo Foods, as the CapVest-owned group further expands its snacking empire
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NewsTesco named top big four player as grocers toast profitable Christmas
The grocery industry enjoyed a bumper Christmas despite shoppers paring back festive plans as coronavirus restrictions were tightened
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NewsLockdown leaves wholesalers with £12m of surplus food and drink
The problem has been compounded by Christmas stock which could not be sold in December due to the tier system restrictions
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NewsBen & Jerry’s launches Cookie Dough Peace Pop ice cream sticks
The ice cream will sit on a wooden stick and within a “first of its kind” tie dye wrapper
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NewsPukka hires Gill Pendergrast in new role as head of retail
In her new role as head of retail, Pendercrast will focus on developing retail strategies
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NewsGlebe Farm Foods adds vegan coconut, almond & soya drinks
Glebe is aiming to emulate the success of its existing oat drink PureOaty
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NewsSainsbury’s to make own-label teabags plastic-free
The supermarket is currently trialling the environmentally friendly packaging and plans to roll out the revamped range to all stores by June
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NewsCoca-Cola puts inspirational messages on cans as part of ‘Open To Better’ campaign
The push is designed to “inspire people to embrace change and pledge to do things differently in 2021”
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls Plant Pioneers shroomdogs over presence of metal
Items with use-by dates of 6 or 7 January are impacted. No other products have been affected