Latest Headlines – Page 957
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NewsKitwave reports turnover and profits hike following ‘very positive year’
The north east-based operator completed the acquisition of Alpine Fine Foods earlier this month
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NewsGinsters launches first gluten-free Cornish pasty
The NPD is made according to EU Cornish pasty rules
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NewsPG Tips and Lipton set for herbal tea expansion as Unilever denies sale
Unilever denied it was “exploring a sale” of its tea business, contrary to media reports
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NewsHiggidy launches first vegan rolls to coincide with Veganuary
MD Mark Campbell said there was “a real opportunity” to develop a premium vegan roll
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NewsMorrisons offering 19-piece Black Friday breakfast for £5
The 19-piece cooked breakfast launches in stores today (27 November)
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NewsMartin Race takes over as Parfetts trust board chairman
The board comprises joint MDs Greg Suszczenia and David Grimes together with two employee-elected members
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NewsWaitrose to host Christmas dinners for the vulnerable with FareShare
More than 1,000 people have been invited to enjoy the festive feast hosted by Waitrose and John Lewis
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NewsAlexei Cowan made Wilko Retail’s first head of design
Previously Cowan worked as head of design for Home Retail Group
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NewsHenderson Group launches ‘The Chef’ range of premium ready meals
The range is a collaboration between Hendersons’ Wholesale and Foodservice operations
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NewsUpfield revives I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter brand name after two-year gap
The name was ditched in 2017 and replaced with I Can’t Believe it’s So Good
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NewsThomas Tucker saved from administration in sale to former director Paul Gregg
The popcorn supplier collapsed at the end of September after a food safety recall and the loss of a key contract led to a significant cash shortfall
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NewsWaitrose reports soaring demand and searches for game meat
Sales of game products are up 60% compared with a year ago
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NewsDanone incubator launches ‘indulgent’ Pati & Coco dessert brand
They launched into Sainsbury’s and Booths this week
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NewsCity snapshot: US Fruit Shoot retreat and France factory sales hit Britvic profits
Britvic’s annual profits have been hit by the closure of its Fruit Shoot multi-pack operation in the US and the sell-off of factories in France, despite posting solid results in its UK carbonates business. Plus, trading updates from British American Tobacco and Marston’s and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Nov: Pets at Home, Shop prices, Compass Group
Pets at Home shares soar after after it bucks the high street blues to book rising sales as its turnaround strategy pays off
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NewsBritvic signs major rPET supply deal in latest push for packaging sustainability
There was “a significant industry issue in accessing the quantity and quality of food-grade rPet required” to satisfy current demand, said Britvic
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NewsUK shop prices fall for the sixth consecutive month
UK shop prices declined for the sixth consecutive month in November, amid a fall in dairy prices and easing fresh foods inflation
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NewsMcCain set to cut 230 jobs following review of UK business
A spokesperson for the business said the decision had been made “after an extensive review of current and future requirements”
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NewsM&S targets 100 stores for ‘hot hold’ food offering
Hot croissants, sausage rolls and wraps are also included in a range designed to cater for breakfast, lunch or dinner
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NewsRising prices and exports drives sales growth at Cranswick
Pork giant Cranswick has made a “positive start to the year”, with the first half sales up year-on-year amid strong performance in the domestic market and rising exports.