Archive of all news articles – Page 414
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Canned wine brand Hun sold to owner as rival brand Babe exits UK
Hun, which was backed by Waitrose executive director James Bailey, has been acquired by its wine supplier Origin Wine after running aground
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Drink dispenser Smart Soda using HFSS compliance to target convenience sector
The supplier offers vitamin-infused, flavoured sparkling alkaline waters and sodas made with plant-based natural sweetener, reduced British beet sugar or no sugar
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Russian white fish tariffs ‘imminent’, prompting fears for cod & chips
Tariffs could ‘make cod and chips more expensive than wagyu beef’ warn suppliers
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Charities question supermarket profits after calls for windfall tax
Campaign group Sustain cited figures showing 57% of adults were in households with food insecurity
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Multibuy ban to be scrapped as MPs act on cost of living crisis
The Grocer understands Tory MPs have coined a new catchphrase, ‘canning the banning’ as part of a move to reject what they regard as ‘nanny state’ health policies
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Holland & Barrett takes on Huel with Nu26 range of meal replacement shakes
The range has debuted with three vegan flavours: Chocolate, Raspberry and Vanilla
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Deliveroo signs ‘historic’ recognition agreement with GMB Union
The Voluntary Partnership Agreement gives rider members of GMB rights to collective bargaining on pay and consultation rights on benefits
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Tesco hits suppliers with distribution charge hike, blaming new diesel tax
The supermarket has written to suppliers saying rates will go up by almost 8% from 29 May
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Tesco converting excess store space to flexible offices for hybrid workers
The supermarket is taking advantage of the pandemic-driven shift to home working
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City Snapshot: Coca-Cola HBC sales soar despite suspension of Russian orders
Eastern European Coke bottle Coca-Cola HBC has posted a strong rebound in growth despite facing a “turbulent environment” due to disruption in major markets of Ukraine and Russia
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Media Bites 12 May: Tesco, Compass Group, Boparan
Tesco is to convert unused shop space into mini offices as the supermarket seeks to cash in on demand from home workers
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Former retailer Stephen Thompson to launch new 30-store convenience chain
Thompson formerly owned Morning, Noon & Night, alongside his father, Eddie Thompson
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Nomad sales volumes and margins slide amid 'difficult' economic conditions
Frozen foods giant Nomad posted headline sales growth in the first three months of 2022 despite tough comparisons and “difficult” economic conditions, but organic sales were down as volumes dropped back
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Philip Morris International agrees $16bn deal for Swedish nicotine pouch player
Swedish Match, the European producer of oral nicotine pouches, has agreed a $16bn deal to sell to global tobacco giant Philip Morris.
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Nexba launches sugar-free Natural Energy drinks duo with added prebiotics
The drinks had been specially designed to build everyday energy without the crash and burn effect of typical energy drinks, said Nexba
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M&S defends Marble Arch store plans after government halts redevelopment
The retailer has claimed the renovation plans will “positively impact the environment”
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Lanchester Group to splash £20m on new Greencroft Bottling site
The new 22,000 sq m site will more than double the potential capacity of Greencroft Bottling to up to 400 million litres per year
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The Grocer Gold Awards 2022: the finalists revealed
The awards, taking place at London’s Guildhall on 14 June 2022, will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of companies and individuals during another challenging year for the sector.
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Rapid grocer Jiffy launches fresh cooked pizza delivery in London
The ultra-fast delivery player has forged a partnership with Miguel’s Pizza to serve as an “on-site supplier”
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Quality Street to add pair of chocolate bars to lineup
The Orange Crunch bar features a milk chocolate shell with an orange flavour filling and crunchy orange flavour pieces, while The Purple One features a layer of caramel on a milk chocolate base filled with hazelnuts