Archive of all news articles – Page 420
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Tesco begins rollout of solar panels to power refrigeration units on HGVs
The supermarket said the switch from traditional diesel engine technology would save 2,000 litres of diesel per year for each vehicle
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Sustainable ready meal brand Wild Hare secures Ocado listing
Wild Hare said the deal was significant for consumers seeking sustainable products
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Nestlé discontinues Combos confectionery-popcorn hybrid range
A spokeswoman for Nestlé confirmed it had withdrawn the snacks from sale to focus on growing its core range
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Convenience store groups welcome introduction of new shopworker protection law
The law brings tougher penalties on those who attack shopworkers A new law which brings tougher penalties on those who attack shopworkers has come into force. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act was given royal assent on 28 April. It sees new provisions come into ...
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Ocado launches second Zoom by Ocado depot for one-hour delivery in London
The 13,957 sq ft warehouse space is located in Canning Town, Newham, east London, and offers customers a range of 10,000 products
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Morrisons takeover set to clear final hurdle after CMA accepts forecourt disposal plan
CD&R has offered to divest 87 of MFG’s petrol stations to “a purchaser or purchasers to be approved by the CMA”.
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Tesco taps Uber Eats rider network to deliver Whoosh orders
The partnership launched today from an initial 20 stores in Edinburgh, Bradford, Portsmouth, Norwich, St Albans and Letchworth
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Gü launches trio of new potted desserts with tiramisu and more
The brand is hoping to offer ’modern indulgence’ with range extensions
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City snapshot: McColl’s to request suspension of shares
Troubled convenience store chain McColl’s is to request a suspension in trading of its shares after announcing it will fail to publish its annual accounts by the stock market deadline
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Media Bites 3 May: EG Group, Reckitt Benckiser, Ocado, Lord Rose
The billionaire owners of Asda are in talks to sell their forecourt empire EG Group to a Canadian convenience store giant in a deal that could value it at around £13bn
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John Lewis Partnership launches major tech recruitment drive
JLP aims to make the omni-channel experience for Waitrose and John Lewis customers more seamless
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Walsall FC home ground renamed Poundland Bescot Stadium
The sponsorship deal also sees Poundland’s name on the front and back of the team’s new strip
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Food and drink M&A withstands the pressure of inflation
Grant Thornton’s new quarterly M&A analysis found the 35 completed transactions in the quarter broadly matched total deal volumes in the previous three quarters
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City News: Unilever growth above expectations but more price hikes on the way
Unilever’s first quarter growth came in above market expectations due to an 8%-plus hike in prices
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Health & Her to make TV ad debut during Davina McCall menopause show
It will air on Monday (2 May) during the first break in Channel 4 documentary ‘Davina McCall: Sex, Mind & the Menopause’
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Chilli sauce brand comes top in Dragon’s Pantry competition at UK Food & Drink Shows
The brand, run by father and daughter duo Gary and Annie-Mae Tomlins, wowed the judging panel
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Samworth Brothers-backed brand launches plant-based meal kits into stores
It will be donating 5% of profits to The Flavourists Fund, which aims to inspire people to enjoy healthy, budget-conscious and environmentally-friendly food
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Future Food Movement launches sustainability training programme for food leaders
The programme, which aims to get food and drink businesses to net zero targets faster, is backed by leading food companies
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Tesco launches cost of living campaign to target Clubcard holders
The retailer has already revealed that its customers have a total of £17m unclaimed Clubcard vouchers due to expire in May
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Marmite unveils posh truffle flavour spread
Unilever said the NPD offered a “luxurious umami flavour and decadent aroma, along with the iconic Marmite taste”