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NewsSainsbury’s launches own-label Plant Pioneers vegan range
Plant Pioneers, which was released in selected stores in October, is set for a national rollout in stores and online on New Year’s Day
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NewsBrazilian government urged to protect Amazon from soy crop deforestation
It comes after Brazilian soy farmers, who claim to have the support of president Jair Bolsonaro, started a campaign last month
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NewsWaitrose to replace 10p plastic bags with 50p & 75p versions in expanded trial
The retailer hopes to encourage shoppers to reuse the more expensive bags, made from tougher plastic, for longer
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NewsUPS drivers for Argos in Staffordshire to stage Christmas strike over pay
HGV and shunter drivers at Argos’ Barton facility are to commence 15 days of strikes on 17 December
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NewsFSA chair Heather Hancock to step down next year
She will leave the regulator next October to take over as the new master of St John’s College, Cambridge
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NewsM&S to roll out vertical herb farms to more London stores
By next week, shoppers will be able to buy store-grown and harvested herbs at a further six locations
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NewsCaptain Birdseye unveils ‘high seas-inspired’ eau de toilette
The scent is said to be ‘inspired by the hypnotic and evocative power of the high seas’
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NewsQuorn’s long-serving CEO Kevin Brennan to step down
Brennan will be replaced by Marco Bertacca, who joins from Philippines-based Alaska Milk Corporation
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NewsDalston’s Soda launches pair of alcohol-free ‘gin & tonic’ RTDs
It has launched two flavours – Classic and Rhubarb – which are made with a blend of distilled botanicals
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NewsBirds Eye expands Chicken Shop range with two new burgers
The duo will be available in Asda from January 2020
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons promotes Trevor Strain to COO role
Morrisons commercial chief Trevor Strain has been appointed as chief operating officer in a move which sees trading director Michael Gleeson become chief financial officer
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Dec: Amazon deforestation, Quorn, Argos
Companies including Tesco, Asda, Carrefour and LGIM urged the Brazilian government on Tuesday to protect the Amazon rainforest.
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NewsPrima Cheese profits rise on reduced wastage
Gross margins rose 24% due to ‘reduced wastage and increased margin per box’
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NewsLidl to launch pigs in blankets pizza for Christmas
It is joined by a turkey, brie & cranberry pizza
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NewsEdinburgh Gin unveils nationwide Filled with Wonder campaign
It also revealed plans to move into a new distillery
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NewsBody & Mind Botanicals claims UK first with whole plant cannabis teas
Each cup delivers 25-40g of CBDa
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NewsNisa encourages members to sign up to Too Good To Go food waste app
Morrisons announced it would be the first supermarket to partner with Too Good To Go last week
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NewsShoppers looking to cut environmental impact of Christmas dinner, IGD finds
Plant-based alternatives have entered the top five choices for Christmas Day main meal options for the first time
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NewsJeremy Corbyn accuses Asda and Amazon of being among ‘worst employers’
Labour claimed ambulances were called to Amazon warehouses every two days last year
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NewsCafé chains slammed over amount of sugar in festive hot drinks
Action on Sugar analysed more than 200 drinks