Archive of all news articles – Page 487
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Ex-Tesco boss Dave Lewis to lead GlaxoSmithKline £40bn consumer arm spin-out
GSK confirmed Lewis would take up the role of non-executive chairman designate of the new consumer healthcare company from 1 January 2022.
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Yeo Valley profits rise as demand for health-focused yoghurt soars
Newly filed accounts for Yeo Valley Production for the year to 30 May 2021 showed sales were up 5% to £265m
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City News: Mixed news from Ocado as growth falls below expectations
Ocado initially surged to the top of the FTSE 100 risers on Wednesday as news broke of a legal ruling in its favour against Norway’s AutoStore
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Ginsters adds garlic mushroom slice to vegan range
It will roll out from 3 January to cash in on the upcoming Veganuary campaign
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Scottish wholesalers to get access to £8m supply chain funding
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed the move, given the “immediate and devastating impact” of Omicron
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Beyond Meat hires Mars veteran Jorg Oostdam for new Europe GM role
Jorg Oostdam will be tasked with driving the continuing expansion of the business in Europe and accelerating its strategic growth worldwide
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Christmas ranges smaller and fewer discounts for second year running as supermarkets trim their sails
Research by The Grocer using Assosia data shows that since Christmas 2019 Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose have collectively cut over 8,500 products
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ACS launches support network group for women running convenience stores
The aim is to provide women with a space to connect with each other and to share their experiences and perspectives
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Asda to offer rapid grocery delivery with Just Eat
A range of up to 1,000 lines will be available from Asda stores via Just Eat from January
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Côte launches 11-strong range of ‘most popular’ dishes into Ocado
It comes after the casual dining brand’s DTC service proved ‘a huge hit’ with shoppers, it said
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NFU slams newly signed Australia trade deal as ‘one-sided’
Government says ‘cutting edge’ agreement shows post-Brexit UK to be ‘agile’ and ‘sovereign’
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Online grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administration
Online grocer Farmdrop has ceased trading after failing to secure the funding needed for its survival, The Grocer has learned
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Nurture Brands to acquire premium coconut water Jax Coco
The deal would help Nurture Brands accelerate its business growth and offer an ‘exciting springboard into Asia’, it said
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City snapshot: Black Friday drives retail recovery in non-food
Retail sales volumes bounced back strongly in November as growth in non-food saw the sector 7.2% higher than pre-Covid levels.
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Media Bites 17 December: petrol, Just Eat Takeaway, exports, McDonald’s
The difference between the price of petrol at supermarkets and the UK average has fallen to its lowest level in five years, highlighting how competition in the industry has lessened, according to an analysis by the AA.
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UK food and drink exports plunge 15.9% in 2021 as trade barriers and Covid hit
UK food and drink exports have dropped by £2.7bn in the first three quarters of 2021 compared with pre-pandemic levels due to a plunge in sales into the EU.
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Ready Brek launches Roald Dahl promotion to ‘ignite love’ for the brand
Families will be offered the chance to win Roald Dahl merchandise, with 7,500 prizes up for grabs
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Wholesalers urging access to Covid relief funds
Fears are growing over the potentially devastating impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality sector and businesses that supply it
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Farmers warn Ireland imports exemption could be ‘back door’ for rest of EU
As UK-EU food trade plummets, government to impose controls next year on goods sent from EU
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IGD calls on food industry to prioritise sustainable packaging to hit net zero goals
IGD said reducing the need for single-use packaging through reusables was vital