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NewsCaterforce to launch Roast 440 own label coffee brand
The new range will be available for its seven Caterforce members to supply independent coffee shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants
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NewsPremier Foods to roll out first Plantastic plant-based snacks
The four-strong lineup will be available from 27 September, landing first in Tesco Express stores nationwide
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NewsPrinces swaps plastic for cardboard on new tuna multipack line
The new line is on trial in Tesco’s bulk pack section
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NewsSainsbury’s announces store closures as it targets £20m net operating profit boost
The closures are to include supermarkets, convenience stores and Argos outlets, as part of a store estate review
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NewsAsda to sell all own-label fresh ready meals in recyclable packaging
The natural CPET is claimed to be easily detectable at recycling plants across the UK
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NewsCo-op launches new personalised offers app for members
The app enables members to track their reward balance whereby they receive 5% cashback on purchases of own-label products
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NewsAldi introduces 99p greeting cards to all its UK stores for first time
The move follows a successful trial at stores in Yorkshire and the south-east earlier in the year
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NewsCo-op unveils new Piled High Pizza own-label range
The Piled High Pizza range is inspired by the Long Island ‘grandma pie’ and comes in four variants
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NewsPladis appoints PepsiCo veteran David Murray as UK & Ireland MD
Murray’s responsibilities will include leading the UK & Ireland team
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NewsMSC confirms suspension of North Sea cod certification
The suspension follows a drastic fall in stocks since the fishery regained MSC certification in 2017
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NewsThe Free From Beer Co makes national debut with Asda listing
The brand’s Session Pilsner and Session IPA have launched into the retailer in 330ml cans
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NewsDaye to launch ‘world’s first’ CBD-infused tampons via DTC
Daye claims the 150mg of full-spectrum CBD in its tampons can soothe menstrual cramps
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s stems sales slowdown amid store estate shake-up
Sainsbury’s has posted a small 0.2% drop in second quarter like-for-like sales (ex fuel), while announcing it plans to axe as many as 125 stores across its supermarkets, convenience stores and Argos outlets amid 200 openings.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 Sep: M&S, AG Barr, Hotel Chocolat
Marks & Spencer is parting ways with yet another director as Gordon Mowat, head of supply chain and logistics for the firm’s troubled clothing and home arm, has been pushed out after two years in the role.
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NewsFentimans profit growth hit by sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling despite sales jump
The premium soft drinks producer saw gross profits rise 14% last year but the growth was softened by costs associated with the sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling
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NewsBlue-chip fmcg companies among top 10 on sustainability
Fmcg companies and retailers are leading the fight against climate change among blue-chip companies, with Unilever, M&S and Tesco ranking among the top 10 most sustainable businesses
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NewsSodaStream chairman Birnbaum arrested on suspicion of insider trading
He was detained for questioning yesterday and later released after posting a 1.2 million shekel (£270k) guarantee
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NewsItsu launches ‘category-first’ seaweed snack for children
Crispy Seaweed Thins for Children come in Original and Tomato, and provide 367 calories per 100g
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NewsCostco’s Steve Pappas retires after 50-year career in retail
Pappas spent 29 years with wholesaler Costco, 22 of them helping to develop its business in Asia, Australia and Europe
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NewsPret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year