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Home Affairs Committee calls for urgent action on retail abuse in new report
The report is the result of an inquiry that started in December last year, chaired by Yvette Cooper MP
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City snapshot: Grocery sales hold steady in June despite lockdown relaxation
Grocery sales remained largely unchanged in June despite the widespread reopening of pubs and restaurants, as Nielsen data shows the discounters regaining market share as shopping habits return to normal
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Media Bites 29 June: BrewDog, Greggs, Molson Coors
The co-founder of BrewDog is selling off personal property assets linked to the craft brewer ahead of a planned flotation amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
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Molson Coors to add hard seltzer canning line as part of £25m brewery upgrade
The line will package the 4% abv Three Fold, launched earlier this year
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HGV driver shortage: industry and government hold ‘constructive’ talks
Measures being called for include an extension of HGV driver hours and the temporary suspension of overnight delivery curfews
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This secures biggest ever series A fundraise for UK plant-based brand
This plans to use the cash to support the rapid growth of the business, expand its R&D capabilities and bring to a pipeline of new products to the market.
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Freaks of Nature renamed as Over The Spoon to broaden appeal
The plant-based dessert brand’s revamp comes after five years on the market
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Crediton adds ‘category first’ white chocolate line to Arctic Iced Coffee range
The NPD will go on sale later this week in Tesco
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Soft drinks giants announce ‘endlessly recyclable’ plastic bottles
Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have developed samples for their Perrier, Pepsi Max and Orangina brands
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The Grocer is looking for dairy’s sustainability heroes
We want to hear about dairy’s sustainability heroes from small and large businesses and organisations alike
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Ocado co-founder Jonathan Faiman settles with company over corporate espionage claims
The defendants have made a “significant payment” to Ocado in settlement
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Monaghan unveils Mighty Mushroom Co meat-free brand
The Ireland-based producer said the launch aimed to meet consumer demand for more sustainable plant-based products
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Princes to roll out canned chicken meatballs duo
Tomato Sauce and Gravy variants (rsp: 69p) will roll into Farmfoods and B&M from Wednesday (30 June)
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City Snapshot: Greggs sales recovery continues at stronger-than-expected pace
Greggs has continued to see customers flooding back to its stores in greater than expected numbers since the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions, the high street bakery chain said in an unscheduled trading update. Plus, Coca-Cola HBC acquires minority stake in premium Italian coffee company Caffè Vergnano.
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Media Bites 28 June: Ocado, Morrisons, Food shortages
A co-founder of Ocado has made a “significant payment” to settle a legal dispute with the FTSE 100 online grocer
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Foundation Earth: food companies and retailers create eco-labelling scheme
The Foundation Earth scheme, which will launch in September, is the brainchild of late Finnebrogue founder Denis Lynn
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City News: Morrisons bid could be catalyst for rerating of supermarket stocks
The rejected £5.5bn CD&R bid promoted a share price surge across the sector
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Pub closures see annual sales tank at alcohol wholesaler LWC Drinks
Booze wholesaler LWC Drinks saw revenues plunge by 42% last year as it suffered from pub and leisure closures.
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2 Sisters continues branded exit with bakery sale plan
Brands up for sale include Lancashire pie maker Holland’s and Irish sausage roll producer Portumna
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Whitworths returns to profit following Covid sales boom
The dried fruit supplier has bounced back into profit as the boom in healthy snacking and home baking during the pandemic drove a 19% jump in sales