Latest Headlines – Page 783
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NewsEG Group founders and TDR Capital acquire majority stake in Asda
Current owner Walmart will keep a minority share in Asda, which will retain its current management under CEO Roger Burnley
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NewsArla to harness cow power in new manure-to-fuel trial
The dairy co-op will use manure from 500 cows to power two tankers as part of the trial
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NewsThe Range launching online marketplace for third-party sellers
The discount chain, which sells everything from hot tubs to Iceland’s grocery range, is looking for third parties to register their interest now
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NewsAbsenteeism creeps up at supermarkets as infections rise
Retailers fear they will be forced into a repeat of the massive recruitment exercises of the first phase unless problems are solved
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NewsCo-op says regular shoppers will be better off as it drops 5:1 scheme
Its revamped membership scheme aims to double the amount of money donated to good causes
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NewsAsda launches new EDLP move to take on discounters
Asda has told suppliers it plans to take the fight to Aldi and Lidl
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NewsHolland & Barrett pilots pre-order app to minimise in-store queues
Shoppers can use the app in 10 branches to browse or search for products, and create a basket
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NewsBord Bia launches ‘world first’ grass-fed standard for beef
The Irish Food Board’s standard will require farmers to ensure grass constitutes at least 90% of feed intake
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NewsOnline marketplace software firm Mirakl reveals UK expansion plan
The French company has set its sights on UK grocers and will create 40 new jobs by 2022
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NewsFSA urges businesses to prepare for coming allergen labelling law change
New labelling rules – aka Natasha’s Law – come into effect on 1 October 2021
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NewsEustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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NewsCity snapshot: UK food and drink exports fall for first time since 2015
Food and drink exports have fallen for the first time since 2015 as a result of coronavirus disruption, an FDF report has shown.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 October: Ocado, Tesco, PepsiCo
Ocado’s strategy of selling its grocery knowhow worldwide is under threat after a Norwegian rival claimed it has copied its technology and infringed its patents
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NewsBeavertown launches first alcohol-free beer Lazer Crush
Billed as “a punchy and fruity brew”, it was “created to provide an uncompromising tasting craft beer for those looking for a no-alcohol option”
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NewsOcado sued by AutoStore for alleged patent infringement
AutoStore claims Ocado’s Smart Platform system, which is used across Ocado’s highly automated warehouses, is based on it’s patented technology
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NewsShortage of UK-grown oilseed rape looms as yields slump
The crop has seen an 18%-26% drop in yield against the five-year average
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NewsMorrisons extends immediate payment terms for smaller suppliers
In March, Morrisons became the first retailer to announce it would make faster payments until the end of May
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NewsFood and drink warehouse space running out for Brexit stockpiling
Warehouses are almost full as businesses prepare for a ‘perfect storm’ of supply chain pressures this winter
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NewsBestway pleads with suppliers for fair stock allocations as demand creeps up
The wholesale giant has begun to see demand rise across a number of products such as alcohol, ambient grocery and toilet roll
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride sees 170 positive Covid-19 tests as Bernard Matthews cases rise
Both major processors have suggested the outbreaks were down to community transmission