Latest Headlines – Page 961
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NewsLondon cake maker Butterscotch Bakery rescued out of administration
The company was acquired by an undislosed party after calling in administrators on 8 November
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NewsFDF urges collaborative approach to food and drink issues in election manifesto
The FDF has slammed the government plans for a ban on HFSS promotions
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NewsDole appoints Isabelle Spindler as its new European boss
Formerly chief exec at Dutch green energy group Qurrent, Spindler also becomes part of Dole’s global leadership team
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NewsDeliveroo launches new services for corporate clients
The move was described by Deliveroo For Business global chief Juan Diego Farah as a “natural next step” for the company
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NewsRabobank warns of continuing volatility in commodity prices
Geopolitical risks and price pressures on farmers are cited as contributing factors in Rabobank’s latest outlook
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News‘Banana prices should rise if shoppers want sustainable fruit,’ warn campaigners
NGO Banana Link said retailers and consumers needed to ‘share the burden’
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NewsMüller to ditch plastic straws following children’s campaign
The move follows a campaign by Glasgow schoolchildren over the environmental impact of plastic straws
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group posts double-digit profits growth despite continued global ‘headwinds’
Travel food specialist SSP Group has posted a double-digit rise in underlying operating profits, despite warning of the impact of a number of “external challenges” that will continue into next year. Plus, FeverTree’s UK growth slashed by off-trade slowdown as global sales increase, Finsbury Food Group’s trading momentum continues and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Nov: Lidl, Recycling, Vertical farming
Lidl is giving its UK staff a pay rise worth £10m with a higher hourly rate likely to propel it to the top of the supermarket pay league table.
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NewsAP Brands cuts fundraising target after cancelling Crowdcube raise
After securing national listings with Brakes and Costco, the brand lowered its target to £200k from £500k
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NewsBabyfood brand Babease set for rescue as part of pre-pack administration deal
The brand secured a £5.1m investment just four months ago
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NewsAldi bread supplier Geary’s Bakery sells majority stake
Geary’s Bakery is set to ramp up its growth efforts after receiving a major investment by the Unsworth family
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NewsGraham’s profits boosted by NPD as liquid milk sector struggles
Graham’s the Family Dairy has reported a ‘solid’ annual performance with profits rising nearly 70%
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NewsFever-Tree rolls Spiced Orange Ginger Ale into retail
The mixer is now available at Sainbury’s, Waitrose and Ocado
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association calls for DRS strategy representation
SWA said wholesalers would be fundamental to the success of the scheme
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NewsSymonds Retail turnover rises following acquisition by MFG
The business was snapped up by forecourt giant MFG in October for an undisclosed sum
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NewsCentral England Co-op begins campaign to cut violence and aggression in stores
Retailer has recorded 275 incidents of threats/intimidation, 171 cases of verbal abuse and 72 assaults this year
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NewsLidl raises staff pay in £10m investment
The move makes the lowest Lidl pay rate 13% higher than the government-set national living wage
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NewsIn The Buff turns to crowd to raise £107k
The investment will be in exchange for a 10% share in the business
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NewsBloo launches first rim block with 100% recycled plastic basket
The products form part of the brand’s commitment to ’a more sustainable future’