All news articles – Page 369
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NewsObesity expert Susan Jebb to stay on as FSA boss as ministers ponder calls for shake-up
Professor Jebb’s three-year term at the helm was due to come to an end on 30 June, after which she had been expected to concentrate on her role as a leading scientist on obesity research
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NewsBrewDog’s Wonderland Cocktail Co adds five new serves
New flavours include Cosmo, Whisky Sour, Strawberry Daiquiri, Watermelon Margarita and Long Island Iced Tea
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NewsKitwave sales nudge up as acquisitions drive growth in the north
The growth is partly driven by Kitwave’s most recent acquisitions boosting its presence in the north
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NewsCity snapshot: Poor weather hits June retail sales
UK retail sales fell backwards year on year in June as damp weather hit consumer spending during the month, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor
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NewsMedia Bites 9 July: Britvic/Carlsberg, Asda, tea prices
An agreement between Carlsberg and Britvic on a £3.3bn takeover makes headlines in today’s papers
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NewsBoundless bags £1.5m investment to cement position in gut health snacking
Cathy Moseley founded the business in 2017, launching a range of ‘activated’ crisps, nuts and seeds aimed at improving gut health
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NewsTesco adds ‘easy meal’ fixture with exclusive Ben’s Original NPD
Sitting alongside pot noodles and canned soups, the fixture includes own-label and branded meals
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NewsLondon-based salad bar chain Urban Greens opens fifth location
The new opening comes as the company celebrates its fifth anniversary
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NewsAsda signs Staniland amid top job shake-up
Asda said Staniland – a highly regarded figure in the industry – would join Asda in a VP role next March
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NewsVBites founder Heather Mills acquires vegan online retailer Alternative Stores
Mills’ acquisition of the plant-based store is to support her mission to create a ‘one-stop shop for convenience’
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NewsNescafé adds ‘indulgent’ Kit Kat-flavoured Dolce Gusto hot chocolate pods
The pods are made using sustainably sourced cocoa
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NewsBritvic deal ‘completely unrelated’ to loss of San Miguel contract, Carlsberg Group CEO says
Jacob Aarup-Andersen said Carlsberg would back its other world beer brands to make up for losing San Miguel
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NewsHancocks launches new website to improve retailer experience
The confectionery wholesaler said over 50% of purchases were made online
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NewsFresh Direct records growth in sales of prepared products
The increase is credited to foodservice operators looking for time-saving products to help with issues including staff shortage
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NewsSuperdrug sales surge as store and own-label investment drive footfall
Overall pre-tax profits increased 43%, with volumes also up
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NewsCarlsberg to buy Britvic in £3.3bn deal
The deal will see Britvic shareholders receive a 36% premium for their shares
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NewsAldi launches Biotiful Gut Health copycat kefir range
The Beautiful Everyday range bears a striking resemblance to market leader Biotiful Gut Health and is available in two variants
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NewsAsda scraps plastic refill store trials
After trials involving leading manufacturers at four stores, Asda said the economics of the concept were ‘too challenging’
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NewsYamas launches Whipped Feta SKU into Tesco
The new Yamas Whipped Feta is made of 45% protected designation origin feta and 55% Greek yoghurt
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NewsMcVitie’s adds ‘chocolatey’ Rich Tea spin-off The Cocoa One
The ‘deliciously dunkable’ biscuits have rolled into Tesco