Archive of all news articles – Page 426
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Suppliers warn ‘just days left’ to tackle oil shortages, as government drags feet on palm decision
Shortages of sunflower oil saw the government allow suppliers to start using rapeseed oil in recipes without the need for labelling changes
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One Planet Pizza launches quartet of frozen SKUs into Asda
The listing forms part of Asda’s Nurture Programme, an incubator scheme recently launched by the retailer to support emerging brands
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Zoflora debuts in cleaning wipes with plastic-free trio
The multi-surface cleaning wipes biodegraded by more than 90% within 15 days in landfill, the brand said
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Asda targets boom in pet ownership with dedicated ‘pet zone’ aisles
Pet owners will also be able to sign up for insurance through Asda Money partner Joii whilst in the aisle
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Selfridges launches sustainable pop-up featuring 3D-printed plant-based meat developer
The pop-up concept also examines future shopping habits and showcases innovative tech
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Wholesaler Dunsters Farm acquires The Little Food Company
The Little Food Company operations director Mark Keats will stay on to manage day-to-day operations
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City snapshot: Nestlé warns of further price increases as inflation boosts growth
The world’s largest food group Nestlé has warned of further price increases on top of its existing 5%-plus price hikes amid a “sharp” rise in costs. Plus, THG rejects ‘numours’ offers as it posts strong growth, but losses of £130m.
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Media Bites 21 April: Just Eat Takeaway, P&G, Heineken
The papers put the spotlight on Just Eat Takeaway’s decision to offload Grubhub.
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P&G upgrades growth forecast but higher costs weigh on earnings
The US consumer giant has hiked its full-year growth expectations after posting double-digit organic growth in the first three months of 2022, but also warned it is facing higher costs
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Heura smashes €1m crowdfunding target as thousands invest in plant-based brand
Its second ‘Equity for Good Rebels’ campaign on the Crowdcube platform saw the Spanish-headquartered business reach its €1m goal in just 30 minutes.
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Danone shares soar as rumours of Lactalis takeover talk emerge
Danone shares have surged more than 8% today as speculation emerged that fellow French dairy giant Lactalis is exploring a surprise takeover of its larger rival.
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Independent Scottish salmon farm Loch Duart launches online shop
The online shop will sell eight or 12 fillet portions of fresh salmon from Loch Duart farm sites
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Andy Johnson made chief financial officer at babycare startup Pura
Johnson’s experience in fmcg began in 2009, when he joined Nichols as group financial controller
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When in Rome launches paper wine bottle into Ocado
The paper bottles boasted ‘the same shape, capacity and price point of other premium brands still being sold in single-use glass bottles’, said When in Rome
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Superdrug reshuffles leadership team with several new appointments
Commercial director Simon Comins has been promoted to CCO after being with the business for 35 years
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Hartley’s adds Jelly Sours trio to appeal to ‘grown-up kids’
The brand “wanted to create a range that enables the brand to appeal to a wider audience”
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Morrisons launches Gourmet Collection British meat and poultry range
The 12 products aim to highlight the best produce the UK has to offer and have been developed in partnership with British farmers
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Supply chain sustainability practices boost retailers’ profits, study shows
88% of companies said the biggest driver behind embracing sustainability was “moral motivation” rather than financial.
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Iceland becomes latest supermarket to ration sunflower oil
In-store signs are informing shoppers of a one-per-customer limit on two-litre and five-litre bottles of sunflower oil
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Poundland drops online supplier founded by high street rival Chris Edwards
Gem Imports previously supplied Poundshop.com but the relationship is ending following Poundland’s acquisition of the online discounter