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NewsMedia Bites 26 Oct: Brexit/supermarkets, CCEP, Asda/EG Group
An eleventh-hour Brexit trade deal could still throw Britain’s biggest grocers into chaos by leaving them with just a few weeks to understand the rules
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NewsCity Snapshot: Coca-Cola European Partners snaps up Asia Pacific Coke bottler in €5.2bn deal
Coca-Cola European Partners has made a €5.2bn (£4.7bn) offer to expand its bottling empire with the acquisition of Coca-Cola Amatil. Plus, revenues at CCEP improved in Q3, with a significant slow down of declining volumes.
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NewsGlobal fmcg giants RB, P&G, Nestlé and Unilever report strong results
Recent earnings releases show 2020 is proving to be a good year for global fmcg giants
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NewsSupermarkets demand ban on ‘danger’ oxo-degradable plastics
It comes after new rules paved the way for the UK to carry on selling products due to be banned by the EU
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NewsTop 150 UK suppliers see sales top £70bn
The OC&C Top 150 report of the UK’s biggest food and drink producers found total aggregate revenues rose by 1.9% in 2019 to a collective £70.3bn
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NewsSupermarkets forced to cordon off non-essential items as Covid firebreak takes hold
Guidance published on the government’s website warns toy sections, clothing and a large range of electrical items will be shut down
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NewsFyffes announces human rights framework
The supplier said its new plan would provide a mechanism to manage, mitigate and resolve risks to human rights in its supply chain
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NewsConvenience retailers offer children free lunches as government cuts voucher scheme
A string of convenience retailers have made public offers of free meals for schoolchildren during half term
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NewsP&G to roll out refillable bottles across haircare and shampoo brands
From 2021, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Herbal Essences and Aussie bottles will transition into 100% aluminium bottles
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NewsChancellor extends support to wholesalers in new package
In a speech to the Commons yesterday, Sunak acknowledged the impact of the crisis on the hospitality supply chain
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NewsMike Holt reappointed executive chairman at Real Good Food
Non-exec chairman Holt held the position for a month last year
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NewsMorrisons takes axe to property division
The supermarket said it was set to make around 10 redundancies at its head office-based team in Bradford
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NewsCovid-19 foodservice shutdown leads to reduction in British potato plantings
Trade has remained sluggish since pubs, restaurants and QSR outlets started reopening after lockdown in July
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NewsThe Black Farmer unveils DTC West Country meat box
The brand hopes to tap into heightened demand for delivered produce during Covid-19
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News‘Game-changer’ plastic re-use label to launch early next year
Not-for-profit recycling body The On-Pack Recycling Label is in advanced discussions with retailers and suppliers over rolling out the new label next year
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NewsGrocers could have to share online boom with landlords in new leases
The new model is said to be particularly relevant to grocers in travel hubs or shopping centres who have seen online sales rise through the likes of Deliveroo
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NewsSamworth Brothers takes sales hit as food to go market suffers
The business also anticipated margins would take a hit and has taken steps to control costs
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NewsCurrency is Brexit’s ‘hidden monster’, food and drink suppliers fear
While costs such as customs and tariffs will be passed onto supermarkets within days, currency fluctuations can take months
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NewsBusiness leaders sought to complete Top of Mind survey 2020
Anyone who completes the survey will receive a free copy of the report, summarising the key findings
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NewsFury over Welsh firebreak crackdown on non-essential products
The Welsh government is due to publish a list of non-essential items that could be temporarily banned from sale from 6pm tonight