Archive of all news articles – Page 110
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City snapshot: Consumer confidence edges upwards ahead of Christmas
Consumer confidence rose again in December as lowering inflation underpins more confidence in the UK’s economic prospects for 2024
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Willicroft raising funds to launch fermented plant-based butter
Dutch vegan cheese maker Willicroft is aiming to raise €350k from the crowd
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Fresh produce supply chain review launched in bid to improve fairness
The review is designed to support British farmers and growers to receive a fair price for their products and ensure customers have access to fresh Britsh produce
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Farmison inks series of new supply deals and makes fish debut
The business, which collapsed into administration on 6 April, was rescued by a consortium led by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke on 24 April
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Media Bites 15 December: interest rates, Christmas dinner, Campari
The Bank of England kept rates steady at 5.25% on Thursday as governor Andrew Bailey warned there was “still some way to go” before inflation hit its target.
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Wall’s Pastry owner has net zero targets approved by SBTi
Compleat Food Group is aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its own operations by 50% by 2030
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Pregnancy and blocked noses stopping fishing crews from going to sea
Fishing groups have called on the government to pause new medical regulations for crews and carry out a review
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Chivas staff agree to new pay terms, ending strike threat
Staff had ‘overwhelmingly’ accepted improved terms over a two-year period, Unite said
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New twin-pack Cheestrings launches to add healthier option to meal deals
The new twin-pack was created to help consumers who are looking for more nutritional lunch options in the food-to-go category
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Bidfood ties up with CarbonCloud to manage climate footprint
The foodservice wholesaler said it was an “important step forward” in achieving its net zero carbon emissions target by 2045
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Supermarkets partner to support suppliers in cutting emissions
The agreement with Manufacture 2030 will give suppliers acess to one-on-one support and additional resources
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Tesco recalls own-label stuffing due to potential it may contain moths
It has issued a notice advising shoppers to return the product to store for a refund
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Amazon threatens delists unless suppliers meet ‘profitability’ lump sum demands
The Grocer has seen evidence of demands for one-off payments as well as large cost price reductions to UK companies
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Apple growers on a 'knife edge' due to high production costs and low returns
Over the past two years, British apple growers faced a 30% increase in the cost of production and received just an 8% rise in returns from the supermarkets
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Walkers makes Sunbites HFSS compliant and unveils recycled plastic packs
Experts at PepsiCo’s R&D centre in Leicester ran four trials over six months
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City Snapshot: SSP Group increases global footprint with Canada acquisition
SSP Group has announced a further expansion in its geographic reach with a deal to acquire a Canadian food airport operator and will also open further units in Saudi Arabia
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Media Bites 14 December: Apprentice levy, Berry Bros, Diageo
Britain’s biggest supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda and Morrisons, are calling on the government to reform the apprenticeship levy to address “critical and persistent” labour shortages.
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Reusable packaging company Dizzie nears crowdfunding target ahead of ‘major grocer’ trial
Dizzie said it would use the cash injection to begin a trial with “a major grocer”, roll out its reusable container tracking system and develop new packaging
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Booths takes frozen supply chain back inhouse as part of logistics overhaul
Booths is set to open a massive new frozen facility at its Preston manufacturing site
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Danone promotes Amy Malik to impulse and away from home director
Malik has been with the French multinational since 2016