Archive of all news articles – Page 227
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Hancocks owner Innovative Bites acquired by private equity firm
Innovative Bites said the deal would strengthen its position in the UK confectionery and snacks sector while pushing expansion
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Boots tees up plant-based range with trademark
The health & beauty retailer has applied to trademark ‘Plant Made’ for a long list of food products including cake, ready meals and pies
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Media Bites 10 May: John Lewis Partnership, Sainsbury’s, John Allan
The boss of John Lewis will face a vote of confidence on Wednesday, amid growing staff anger at her leadership
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City snapshot: Compass lifts full-year profit outlook as pandemic recovery continues in first half
Workers returning to the office have helped Compass boost first-half profits past £1bn as the catering giant continued its recovery from the pandemic
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Britvic invests £8m in halving London factory emissions
The project is being part-funded by a £4.4m government grant from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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Danone launches partnership with food poverty charity
The partnership with the charity, which uses surplus food to feed communities, will save 88 tonnes of surplus food from going to waste
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Spar trading director Chris Lewis exits business after 23 years
’Chris has been an important part of Spar’s recent history and we wish him continued success for the future’
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Oatly hires new CEO to take over from Toni Petersson
Oatly has appointed a new CEO following a difficult two years since the alternative milk brand’s IPO
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Paul Bennell elected Cold Chain Federation president
Tim Moran has stepped down after seven years at the CCF helm
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Grocers encouraged to support GroceryAid Day 2023
GroceryAid Day 2023 is set for Wednesday 10 May
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MSC sustainable tuna sales soar in UK retail
The organisation said 46% of the global tuna catch is now engaged in the MSC programme, either from an MSC-certified fishery or one that is in assessment
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Revived Farmison starts phased reopening of meat business
The upmarket online butcher was rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke last month
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One month to go to The Convenience Conference 2023
Brought to you by ConvenienceStore.co.uk, The Grocer and Lumina Intelligence, this year’s conference will bring together top retailers and leading industry experts to discuss the key issues facing the sector
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Lidl set to open new distribution centre in Leeds
The discounter has submitted planning permission for a new 600,000 sq ft facility on a 38-acre site in Gildersome
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Charlie Bigham’s launches side dishes and Tesco meal deal
The meal deal includes any of the brand’s two-person mains, side dishes and dessert options
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BrewDog invests £7m in overhauling spirit brands
BrewDog’s now 11-strong spirits portfolio includes the redesigned LoneWolf gin brand, and new vodka and rum brands
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City snapshot: UK retail sales growth stagnates amid weak clothing performance
UK retail sales growth remained flat in April as sales volumes stayed well below inflation and consumer demand showed signs of weakening
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Media Bites 9 May: Egg shortages, Morrisons, John Lewis, inflation
All the food and drink news over the coronation weekend, including egg shortages, animal welfare concerns at Morrisons and a secret confidence vote for John Lewis chariman Sharon White.
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M&S launches new TV ad campaign with celebrity chef Tom Kerridge
Kerridge will visit six of the ‘M&S Select’ farms used by the retailer to source fresh produce
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Price hikes at Kraft Heinz drive higher profit expectations
Kraft Heinz has become the latest global food giant to raise profit forecasts after price hikes helped expand margins