Archive of all news articles – Page 323
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Abel & Cole scraps compostable plastic packaging due to sustainability concerns
The online retailer said it was still working on alternative packaging options, but that it will remove packaging altogether “where it won’t compromise food safety or quality”
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Finnebrogue Artisan adds finely sliced ham to Better Naked nitrite-free pork range
The NPD is designed to be used in kids’ lunchboxes and as a healthier and “meatier” sandwich filling
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St Pierre swallowed by world’s biggest baker Grupo Bimbo
The deal is expected to accelerate the already rapid growth of the brioche maker in the US and fuel further international expansion
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Morrisons outlines plan to recruit 3,500 extra staff at Christmas
Roles are being advertised across the UK in Morrisons’ stores, food making and logistics operations
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Lomond The Wholesale Food Co launches own label cooked meats range
It follows the success of the wholesaler’s annual trade show, where 50% of products consisted of local Scottish produce
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Waitrose loyalty scheme still plagued by complaints eight months after revamp
Users of the MyWaitrose loyalty scheme have complained of high spending thresholds to qualify for discounts offered in postal vouchers
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Tesco ‘rewinds the clock’ and cuts plastic with return to loose bread
Doughnuts will now be sold in a fully recyclable paper bag with a glassine window
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‘Unnecessary’ Defra policy threatening viability of meat exports, industry warns
New Defra rules now require additional sign-off from a vet before an export health certificate can be granted
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JTI launches new heated tobacco device: Ploom X
JTI estimates the heated tobacco category – sometimes known as heat-not-burn – will be worth £250m by 2025
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Dhamecha Foods posts £19.4m profit for the year ended 31 March 2022
According to newly filed Companies House accounts, the business posted a pre-tax profit of £19.4m for the year ended 31 March 2022
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Marine Stewardship Council rolls out updated Fisheries Standard
The publication has followed an extensive review of marine science and fisheries best practice
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Tesco accuses Lidl of applying for trademark in ‘bad faith’
Lawyers for Tesco told the Court of Appeal in London that the yellow circle on a blue background, with no accompanying words, had never been seen by the public
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Branston struggling to supply baked beans due to disruption linked to Ukraine war
Branston is the latest in a line of suppliers across many categories to face supply issues over the course of the year
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Shaken Udder reformulates dairy-free shakes to be non-HFSS
The brand’s entire range is now non-HFSS
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City snapshot: Unilever ups sales forecast as soaring prices boost growth
Unilever has upped it full year growth forecasts as double-digit price hikes drove strong growth in its third quarter despite falling sales volumes. Plus updates from AB InBev, C&C Group and HelloFresh.
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Media Bites 27 October: Budget, Xmas ads, Reckitt Benckiser
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delayed the date for his long-awaited medium-term fiscal plan from October 31 to November 17, as calmer markets give the government some economic breathing space.
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Kylie Minogue to launch non-alcoholic sparkling rosé wine
The drink is claimed to have an “acidic balance mirroring that found in wine” and is made with a blend of European grapes and green tea from Yunnan in China
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Food price crisis plunges millions into hunger for first time
A survey of 9,500 charities found 90% had seen a rise in demand for their services, with almost 30% seeing it double
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Carlsberg upgrades earnings expectations on strong Asian growth in Q3
Carlsberg has upgraded full year earnings expectations on stronger than expected growth in key markets on volume and pricing increases in the third quarter
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Purearth collapses following cash squeeze as pressure intensifies on SMEs
The business, which sold a wide range of organic health drinks, appointed insolvency firm Begbies Traynor on 20 October 2022 following a meeting of creditors last week