Archive of all news articles – Page 194
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‘Twitter killer’ app Threads sees sign-ups from supermarkets and fmcg brands
The traditional big four supermarkets, as well as Aldi and Lidl, M&S, Waitrose, Iceland, Ocado and Co-op, have all joined the Threads platform since its launch last week
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Tesco’s sustainability head Anna Turrell resigns
Anna Turrell has quit her job as Tesco’s sustainability leader after three years
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Cold Chain Federation CEO Shane Brennan steps down after five years
Brennan is leaving the trade body, which represents businesses across the temperature-controlled supply chain in the UK, at the end of 2023
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Food crime unit set for more police-like investigative powers as FSA consults
The regulator is seeking to allow designated officers powers of entry and search after a person had been arrested
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M&S products star in Ocado ad for first time
To date only Ocado own-label and branded goods have been called out in adverts from the online grocer
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Heinz targets home cooks with tomato-based ingredients range
The range offered ‘something for everyone, regardless of their cooking skills’, said Heinz
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Pot Noodle trials paper packaging with Tesco
The packaging innovation is the result of three years’ development by Pot Noodle owner Unilever
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Farmers handed power to challenge supermarket milk prices
The long-awaited new regulations were designed to ’promote fairness and transparency across the dairy sector’, Defra said
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Home Bargains recalls protein powder over potentially lethal caffeine dose
Two daily servings of the product – as advised on the packaging – could amount to a lethal dose of caffeine for most people, according to the FSA
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Stephen Thompson incorporates Iceland Local into Scottish convenience stores
The move follows a £600,000 investment into the retailer’s Buckhaven and Greenock stores
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Media Bites 11 July: Waitrose, Amazon, Ocado
Waitrose customers will have the option to order their produce from Uber Eats after the supermarket signed a multi-year deal with the online delivery company.
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City snapshot: Warm weather boosts June retail sales
The hottest June on record boosted UK retail sales last month, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail sales monitor, though sales growth continues to significantly lag inflation
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Waitrose partners with Uber Eats to expand on-demand delivery footprint
The service has initially launched in five London stores with the aim of rolling into more than 200 stores
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Pioneer Foodservice makes major fleet investment after surge in turnover
The vans, which are all fitted with refrigeration, will help it to service customers across southern Scotland as well as north-west and north-east England
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Pooch & Mutt snapped up by production partner Vafo
Petfood brand Pooch & Mutt has been taken over by long-term production partner and backer Vafo in ‘a multimillion-pound deal’
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Oatly ready for next phase of growth as it appoints new CFO
Oatly has appointed Marie-Jose David as chief financial officer, marking a complete change in the leadership team of the plant-based group
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Waitrose banking on animal welfare standards to attract shoppers
Waitrose executives see the supermarket’s ethical and sustainability credentials as its key advantage compared to rival grocers
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PR firm to fight ban on vegan brands using dairy terms
New guidance is being prepared to help Trading Standards officers interpret and enforce laws on how dairy alternatives are described in packaging and marketing
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Wilko seeking cash injection to support cost-cutting restructure plan
The home and garden retailer is seeking new equity to support its planned company voluntary arrangement (CVA), in which it aims to secure rent cuts from landlords
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3D-printed Redefine Meat seals major wholesaler deals
The Israeli business has partnered with eight wholesalers to expand its availability across UK foodservice operators