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NewsMSC pledges funding for welfare at sea after death of fishery observer
The NGO has promised to invest in research aimed at boosting the safety of observers around the world
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NewsSainsbury’s trials virtual queues at five stores
Shoppers can enter the store when the app informs them they are at the ‘front’ of the line
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NewsPromotions of HFSS food to be slashed under government’s new obesity strategy
The government said the move would also see a ban on volume promotions for HFSS products such as ‘buy one get one free’
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NewsNestlé taps trend for pea protein with new Yes bars
The bars each contain 10g of plant protein from peas and nuts
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NewsHalewood’s Vestal shifts into flavoured vodka with new duo
The pair are ‘based on traditional Polish fruit-based vodkas known as nalewka’
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NewsPoundstretcher appoints new finance director as Hemant Patel leaves
Patel was finance director of both Poundstretcher and parent company Crown Crest Group
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NewsGLAA appoints Ziggy MacDonald as interim CEO
Current CEO Michael Rich steps down from the licencing and enforcement body at the end of this week
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NewsGousto accelerates growth plans after online sales boom
It will create more than 1,000 new jobs by 2022 and ‘at least triple’ the capacity of its customer fulfilment operation
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NewsUnilever sales resilience shows ‘true strength’ says Alan Jope
The first half showed “the true strength of Unilever” according to its CEO Alan Jope, as a surge in eating at home propelled the consumer giant above market expectations.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket Income REIT buys £61m Tesco store
Grocery property investor Supermarket Income REIT has bought a £61m Tesco superstore and agreed a new £60m lending facility to support future acqusitions.
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NewsMedia Bites 27 July: Anti-obesity measures, UK economy, Walmart/Asda
Food manufacturers have attacked Boris Johnson’s proposed anti-obesity measures, arguing a key plank of reforms set to be unveiled next week will prove expensive, ineffective and stifle innovation.
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NewsNomadic Dairy adds Chocolate & Vanilla to Breakfast Bircher range
The launch coincides with a significant increase in distribution for Nomadic’s Yogurt and Oat Clusters in Tesco
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NewsArgent Foods profits hit by poor weather and operational issues
The London-based food group saw group EBITDA fall by 22%, from £16.3m to £12.7m for the 12 months to 31 December 2019
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NewsHolland & Barrett appoints VCCP to lead advertising strategy
The health food retailer awarded the account to VCCP following a pitch process that began in August last year
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NewsAsking under-25s to remove masks for age verification could cause ‘flashpoint’
C-store retailers have voiced concerns the practice could spur confrontation with customers
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NewsAldi and Tesco set for another scrap over Price Match campaign
The Grocer understands tensions are running high between the retailers after Tesco launched a heavyweight marketing campaign in support of its Aldi Price Match strategy
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NewsMartyn Fletcher made CEO at fruit & veg supplier Fresca Group
Fletcher has previously held boardroom roles at both Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group
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NewsSelfridges opens outdoor market behind Oxford Street store
Selfridges has implemented several health and safety measures, including only allowing 16 customers to attend at any one time
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NewsNew England Seafood lauds progress amid ‘tough’ trading landscape
The UK fish processor said it had adapted its offer after a challenging Q1, according to its latest financial results
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NewsAlpro launches first oat-based big pot yoghurt alternative
Alpro Absolutely Oat boasts the highest oat and fibre content on the market, the brand claims