Archive of all news articles – Page 472
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Ocado reveals ‘game-changing’ new robots and software
Ocado showcased the new developments to investors this week
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CMA launches probe into Morrisons takeover amid concern over rising petrol prices
In October the CMA passed an enforcement notice compelling Morrisons to stay operationally independent while it considered launching an investigation
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Soft drinks startup Buzzed claims category first with energy tonic water
The NPD would target the health-conscious consumer, delivering an ‘alternative mixer or energy booster for those concerned about artificial flavorings and calorie consumption’, said Buzzed
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Nestlé launches tech incubator scheme to tackle supply chain challenges
The scheme will be run in partnership with tech incubator The Centre for Digital Innovation and logistics firm GXO’s Digital Distribution Operation Facility
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Five major supermarkets trialling ‘digital age verification’ for alcohol sales
The Home Office-backed trials are intended to explore how the technology can strengthen age checking and reduce violence against staff
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Griddle closes six-figure funding round to expand reach of new plant-based waffles
Griddle recently expanded its offering from pancakes to frozen plant-based waffles, which it claimed as a UK first.
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Nisa saves 175 tonnes of paper wastage with new print supplier
HH Global, which manages the symbol group’s marketing-related print requirements took over its contract in late 2020
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City snapshot: Diageo resurgence underpinned by on-trade recovery
Diageo has reported double digit rises in sales and profits as the recovery in the on-trade was boosted by market share gains and premiumisation trends. Plus trading updates from FeverTree, Britvic and Greencore.
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Media Bites 27 January: Ocado, GoPuff, CPI, Pets at Home
News from Ocado about its new technology of robots to make picking online groceries even quicker filles the papers this morning.
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CD&R denies headhunting for David Potts successor
A Morrisons source is adamant there is no truth in the report that Potts intends to step down in two years’ time
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Warburtons takes minority stake in non-HFSS cookie start-up Snackzilla
Warburtons has invested a six-figure sum in kids’ healthier snacking brand Snackzilla as part of its Batch Ventures bakery innovation fund
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Craft brands distancing from BrewDog amid ongoing allegations about workplace culture
BrewDog found itself back at the centre of controversy this week, after a BBC Disclosure documentary featuring former and current staff made fresh allegations over a “toxic culture” and criticised CEO and co-founder James Watt
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Wrap launches new industry partnership to tackle household food waste
Wrap said that despite the world’s attention being on COP26 last year, there was too little focus on the impact of individual consumption
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Avara Foods sees turnover fall but profitability improve in ‘solid’ results
However, the poultry giant has warned its latest accounting period could prove more challenging
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Hubbub CEO Trewin Restorick to step down from role after eight years
Campaigns under Restorick’s leadership have included community fridges, which Hubbub first piloted in 2016
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GroceryAid kicks off Diversity & Inclusion programme for 2022
This year’s programme will include a record 68 fmcg partners, from Amazon to Warburtons
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M&S takes AR wayfinding app trial public
The supermarket started staff trials of the app, called List&Go, before Christmas as part of its 10x digital stores programme
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Lidl opens new head office in Tolworth, London
Hundreds of head office staff are relocating five miles from Wimbledon to the new building
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Belvoir Farm adds Botanical Sodas to tap low & no trend
The drinks combined botanical syrups with sparkling spring water to create ‘the perfect replacement for alcohol’, Belvoir Farm claimed
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PepsiCo to launch new Walkers crisps range packaged in recycled materials
The new bags are made from previously used plastic, including crisp packets, biscuit wrappers, and shopping bags