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NewsM&S poaches from Asda and Argos for new property and retail director roles
M&S has appointed Will Smith as property director and Helen Milford as retail director
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NewsAvara sales top £1bn but profitability hit by labour and integration costs
The poultry giant saw turnover rise to £1.14bn, according to its latest accounts, with pre-tax profits at £13.7m
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NewsSearches for ‘vegan’ rocket over 400% on Asda’s website this month
Asda said searches for vegan products on the retailer’s website beat milk, meat, eggs and fish to the number one spot
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NewsNative Snacks signs manufacturing and distribution deal with Burts
It has moved production of its snacks to the UK from India
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NewsBrits’ love of chicken funding deforestation, claims Greenpeace
Its new report claims poultry sold in the UK has been fed with soy imported from deforested areas of South America
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NewsShopping centre owner Intu appeals to shareholders to reduce debt
The owner of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres is asking shareholders for more cash to help tackle nearly £5bn in debt.
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NewsAldi to become UK’s top paying supermarket with basic rate boost
Aldi store employees will receive a minimum hourly rate of £9.40 nationally and £10.90 inside the M25 from 1 February
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NewsScottish Spar operator CJ Lang hails strong Christmas sales
The business pointed out the results were particularly positive given it enjoyed a strong festive period the previous year
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NewsKFC’s Western Europe MD Martin Shuker announces retirement
Shuker has worked for the fast food chain for almost 25 years
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NewsXPO Logistics reports record food bank donations over Christmas period
The donation was equivalent to providing an estimated 9,500 meals
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NewsKolibri Drinks unveils customisable CBD non-alcoholic cocktails
The bottle’s cap contains 20mg of broad-spectrum cannabidiol suspended in flavoured agave syrup
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NewsDrop Drinks turns to the crowd to fund soft drinks range expansion
The startup, which produces soft drinks and mixers inspired by traditional British sweets, is looking for £80k to fund the launch of three additional flavours
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NewsThe Grocer Own-Label Accreditation Scheme now open for spring occasions
Tasting sessions for Easter confectionery and bakery, spring roasting joints and picnic products are now open
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group’s first quarter sales grow as it buys Germany’s Station Food
Travel food specialist SSP Group has had a “robust” start to its financial year and announced the acquisition of German travel catering business Station Food. Plus, Aldi raises pay for staff to maintain its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSugar tax should cover pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, claims Action on Sugar
The campaign group said today it believed the category was ‘unnecessarily high in hidden sugar and calories’
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NewsMedia Bites 21 Jan: FeverTree, Itsu, Stock Spirits
Fevertree is being tipped as a potential bid target after a warning over poor Christmas trading sent its shares tumbling by more than a quarter.
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NewsVeggie Pret launches new menu with 15 vegan options
New plant-based options include poke bowls, smoothie bowls and buddha bowls
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NewsSocial entrepreneur Natalie Campbell named as new Belu CEO
She will replace outgoing CEO Karen Lynch from 1 March
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NewsNon-alcoholic craft brewer Big Drop to seek £1m in crowdfunding
The brand claimed its turnover was ‘edging towards £1m in 2019’
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NewsPress makes move into ready meals with vegan trio
Spicy Vegan Chilli, Fiery Coconut Curry and Mac & Greens are available from Ocado and Press outlets