All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 26
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NewsCity Harvest appoints Sarah Calcutt as CEO
Calcutt replaces outgoing CEO David Carter, who took over from co-founder Laura Winningham last year
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NewsWaitrose to bring back popular free hot drink offer for loyalty card members
The move is part of a larger partnership between Waitrose and Caffè Nero
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NewsSupply chain specialist Oakland International appoints Glenn Lindfield as first chairman
This latest appointment is part of Oakland’s larger plans to expand its operations and offer its services to yet more food markets
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Comment & OpinionM&S’ turbocharged turnaround tops a series of smart moves
The opening of food stores comes on top of investment in pricing and a change in culture
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NewsM&S accelerates turnaround plan and brings forward food store opening target
In recent years, M&S has focused on opening larger-format stores in areas such as retail parks to attract more families and achieve bigger basket spending
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NewsFood banks fork out thousands of pounds on extra groceries as demand surges
Gillingham Street Angels said the number of people coming through its food bank on a monthly basis had doubled in the last year
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NewsArgos rapped by ASA over ‘misleading’ Xbox online ad
Two complainants challenged statements such as “last purchased one minute ago” and “selling fast! purchased 24 times since your last visit”
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NewsUkrainian food producers to have dedicated shelf in UK supermarkets
Ucare is also in talks with German discounter Aldi and US wholesaler Costco to roll out the scheme in their UK stores in the near future
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NewsPlanet Organic launches own label range with new supplements
The specialist retailer has rolled out a range of 10 own-brand supplements, the first Planet Originals launch
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start top-up vouchers to support struggling families
Customers using the Healthy Start card at checkout will automatically receive a printed coupon to use towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit & vegetables
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Analysis & FeaturesEverything you need to know about HFSS but were afraid to ask
Despite last-minute rumours to the contrary, the HFSS rules are now live. It’s been a right upheaval. Are you up to speed?
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NewsM&S rolls out digital credit accounts for Sparks customers
The digital credit platform lets customers apply and receive an instant online credit decision for up to a maximum of £500
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches menopause support service in stores and online
Holland & Barrett said the move aimed to raise awareness and boost menopause education in order to help women struggling with symptoms
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NewsFreight industry questions government cross-Channel stowaway figures
Earlier this week, home secretary Suella Braverman revealed plans for new laws imposing a blanket ban on anyone deemed entering the UK illegally from seeking asylum
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NewsM&S Food strikes exclusive partnership with Ireland’s Applegreen
Applegreen operates 500 forecourt sites across the UK, Ireland and the US. It currently has almost 200 locations in the Irish market
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NewsWaitrose launches new £12 dine in meal deal in stores
Customers will be able to choose from 11 mains, eight sides and six desserts. Waitrose confirmed this would be an ongoing meal deal
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NewsWaitrose commits to zero deforestation sourcing as part of new sustainability strategy
It has also vowed to source all key raw materials in its own-band products from more sustainable or recycled sourced by 2025
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis join with WWF for conservation projects in UK and India
The partnership will see Waitrose’s parent company invest £2m to fund ecosystem protection and regeneration projects in Norfolk and western Tamil Nadu
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NewsTesco brings food waste reduction target forward by five years
Additionally, Tesco will introduce new sustainability-linked executive pay performance targets
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NewsBooths to launch new florist delivery service in online push
The upmarket grocer is launching the Flowers by Booths service in partnership with Lincolnshire-based Lambs Flowers