Latest Headlines – Page 989
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NewsNapolina to replace plastic pasta packs with cardboard alternative
The Italian food brand plans to remove 17.5 tonnes of plastic from the UK waste stream
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NewsBurts Snacks sales jump 50% following popcorn acquisition and organic growth
Burts annual sales jumped in 2018 but the company swung to a pre-tax loss of £608k due to rising costs
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NewsBranston owner Mizkan Euro expects redundancies after losing key contract
Branston pickle and chutney maker Mizkan Euro has announced the loss of a “significant” private brand contract that will likely result in a programme of redundancies
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NewsDunnet Bay craft distillery puts its Rock Rose gin into sustainable pouches
The fully recyclable pouches are designed as refills for the Scottish distillery’s standard ceramic bottles…
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NewsUnitas plans major expansion of fascia estate
Plans for 2020 include a key focus on the foodservice channel
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NewsWDS Group hails success of KeyKegs recycling scheme
An average of 600 empty craft beer and wine containers are collected by the delivered wholesale business each week
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NewsHi-Cone kicks off recycling scheme for drinks can plastic rings
Consumers can download a freepost label, and then return their plastic rings to be repurposed
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NewsIrish beef protests hit supply of meat in UK
The UK has been hit by beef shortages in the wake of farmer protests in Ireland
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NewsMichael Gove accused of exaggerating business readiness for no-deal Brexit
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster claimed the retail sector had said they were “ready”
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NewsRawtenstall Jack’s store to close and revert to Tesco
Rawtenshall has been trialled as a bulk-buy format, sparking speculation the chain could morph into a cash & carry-style proposition
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NewsNick Tatum and Steve Masters join Moto Hospitality in director roles
Tatum was previously strategy, change and operations director of the UK commercial food division at Tesco
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NewsCo-op becomes official grocery franchise partner of the NUS
The Co-op has opened its first seven franchise stores this year. Four are at universities
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NewsGousto to offer Wagamama ingredients and recipes to its subscribers
Gousto customers will be able to choose ingredients and recipes for Wagamama dishes as part of their regular subscription
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NewsWilliam Reed launches Low2NoBev trade show for low and non-alcoholic drinks
It will showcase new products and innovation from across the fast-growing category
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NewsImperial Tobacco warns of vaping crackdown hit on profits
Imperial Brands has warned investors that a “challenging” US market for vaping products and weaker than expected performance in its Africa, Asia and Australasia business will hamper full year revenue and earnings growth.
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NewsMedia Bites 26 Sep: Philip Morris/Altria, Sainsbury’s, Tesco/Jack’s
The $200 billion merger between two of the world’s biggest tobacco companies has been called off because of mounting regulatory scrutiny of the vaping market.
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NewsChicago Town to launch its first-ever chilled pizzas
Grocery’s leading frozen pizza brand will make its debut in chillers from 9 October with its Stonebaked Deli Crust lineup
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NewsVegan ready meal maker The Brook smashes crowdfunding target on first day
The Brook will use the funds raised to increase brand awareness, make “key hires” and scale production in pursuit of further expansion within UK grocers
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NewsAsda publishes food waste figures and urges suppliers to act
The supermarket giant said it was urging its suppliers to join the company in greater transparency
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NewsVegware links with First Mile for compostable packaging collection
The service is available to both businesses and individuals