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NewsRed meat consumption ‘not linked to cancer’, says new study
The new research is in conflict with government advice to reduce red and processed meat intake
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NewsTesco to provide surplus packhouse food to Kenyan schools
The retailer has joined forces with global produce supplier Flamingo on the project
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NewsJohn Rogers exits Argos to take up top finance role at WPP
Rogers has spent 14 years at the retailer and had been seen as a potential successor to Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe
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NewsB.fresh claims UK first with plant-based bircher bowl
Two chilled variants, Apple and Berry (rsp: £3/200g), are rolling out now into WH Smith Travel
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NewsBabyfood startup Pipsie & Moo debuts with muffin-making kits
The three-strong lineup is designed to create snacks for weaning babies aged seven months-plus
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NewsHenderson Wholesale pushes local with listings for artisan producers
Henderson Wholesale said more than 75% of its fresh food came from local farmers, growers and producers
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NewsCity snapshot: Greggs outlook unchanged as third quarter sales rise
Greggs posted another quarter of sales increase, while analysts predict Tesco’s interim sales to flatline amid strong comparatives and Brexit uncertainty
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NewsMedia Bites 1 Oct: Jamie Oliver, Waitrose, Red meat
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has received a £5.2m dividend payout from its restaurant chain despite falling profits and the collapse into administration of its UK arm. Across the wider Jamie’s Italian group, profits were down to £8m in 2018 from £14.7m due to costs associated with the ...
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NewsKiddylicious launches adult-style ready meals for toddlers
Variants include Cottage Pie, Chicken Curry, Mac & Cheese and Beef Chilli
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NewsRed Tractor revives 2018 prime time TV ad in £1m marketing push
The ‘Britain’s Biggest Farmers Market’ campaign aims to tap into consumer trends for buying local food
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NewsMüller to review Scottish farmer base after spike in milk production
A 25% increase in milk production since 2014 has meant its Scotland supply base is ‘unsustainable’
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NewsJam and chutney maker Rogue seeks £150k for national expansion
Rogue has already gained listings in Sainsbury’s and Ocado
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NewsFood execs head to Uganda to raise money for Farm Africa
They will plant 1,000 trees on 80 acres of coffee farmland to give the coffee plants the shade they need to grow
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NewsDr Oetker snaps up specialist baking business Cake Craft World
The acquisition was completed for an undisclosed amount
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NewsPoundland parent renamed ‘Pepco Group’ amid major growth drive
The group wants to increase its store estate to 4,000 across the UK and Europe
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NewsSimplyFresh to cut down on plastic with ‘unpacked’ scheme
SimplyFresh’s 84-store estate will be encouraged to adopt the new scheme in a bid to reduce plastic
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NewsGlobal drinks industry ‘could lose £365bn’ if plain packaging comes into force
The study by Brand Finance said the projected impact was almost 50% higher than a previous valuation it carried out in 2017
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NewsWaitrose revamps premium No.1 range with 200 products added
The full range will be launched this week supported by in-store activity aimed at driving shoppers awareness
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NewsBenecol boosts ‘cholesterol-busting’ plant matter in range reformulation
The new formula will contain more than double the amount of plant stanols per pot
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NewsVitalite makes first move into vegan cheese
The Saputo-owned brand has launched block and sliced variants