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News‘Unnecessary’ levels of salt in sauces and marinades
The campaign group found 54% of products tested were high in salt and would receive a red traffic light
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NewsVivera calls for plant-based ‘Velvet Revolution’ with range relaunch
Rolling into supermarkets this week, the launch features ‘striking’ new packaging and two new SKUs
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NewsSainsbury’s scraps plastic carrier bags for online deliveries
The move was announced in an email from the supermarket to online customers this morning
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NewsBudweiser and Stella Artois to lose plastic rings in packaging overhaul
Budweiser Brewing Group claims the move will cut out approximately 850 tonnes of plastic every year
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NewsNisa store in Sale reopens within hours of ram-raid attack
Ram-raiders targeted Hamant Patel’s Manor Avenue, Sale, shop in the early hours of Saturday 14 September
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NewsHenderson Wholesale reports rocketing sales and profits
The company-owned stores division, Henderson Retail posted a 12% increase in turnover to £384m and a 12.9% jump in pre-tax profit to £8.7m
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NewsOriginal Free Drinks launches six-strong 0% RTD cocktails range
The range consists of Classic G&T, Pink G&T, Italian Spritz, Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Ginger Dram drinks
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat annual sales and profits jump amid global expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat has shrugged off “economic headwinds” on the UK high street to post a 14% full year sales surge and a 9% rise in underlying earnings. Plus, sales and profits drop at AG Barr after “disappointing” first half and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 Sep: Ocado/TDL, Tesco/Food waste, M&S
The company at the centre of an extraordinary legal dispute involving some of the UK’s best-known retailers has hit out at Ocado, accusing the retail technology company of over-reacting to its attempts to poach key executives
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NewsProduct recall leads to administration for Thomas Tucker
Popcorn supplier Thomas Tucker has called in administrators after a food safety recall caused a cash shortfall in the business.
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NewsPerfetti Van Melle unveils vegan Fruittella soft candy duo
Fruittella Koalas and Fruittella Sour Snakes gelatine-free and made with real fruit juice
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NewsDave Lewis urges mandatory food waste reporting as voluntary sign-ups fall short
Some 156 of the biggest food companies backed a pledge to ‘Target, Measure and Act’ on food waste
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NewsTeeling launches single pot still Irish whiskey
It comes on the back of a solid year for the brand, which launched into Tesco, Asda and Waitrose this year
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NewsDeadline extended for Top New Talent Awards entries
The TNT Awards, sponsored by Veritas Partners, aim to celebrate the best and brightest young talent working across the UK grocery and foodservice sector
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NewsThe Meatless Farm secures seven-figure investment from Channel 4
Source: The Meatless Farm The Meatless Farm has secured the seven-figure equity investment in exchange for airtime of its new ad campaign Alternative meat startup The Meatless Farm Co has sold part of its equity to broadcaster Channel 4 in exchange for commercial airtime for its new ...
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NewsCo-op signs up to UN ‘Our Only Future’ climate campaign
The Co-op is making changes such as using natural refrigerants, and minimising the environmental impact of its products through responsible sourcing
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NewsCourt documents reveal alleged secrecy tactics as Ocado and TDP engage in legal fight
The revelations came as it emerged Ocado was suing Faiman for allegedly obtaining confidential information to help set up TDP
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NewsSalmonella risk in ‘very small’ number of British Lion eggs, FSA warns
The FSA advised consumers to ‘thoroughly’ cook these eggs to eliminate the possibility of ingesting the bacteria
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NewsAsda replaces black plastic trays with cardboard for Extra Special steaks
The retailer said the initiative would save more than 50 tonnes of plastic a year
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NewsExercise increases risk of allergic reactions to peanuts, study finds
The FSA-funded research has been described as “hugely significant” for peanut allergy sufferers