All news articles – Page 593
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme extended for another year
The pledge came as part of a wide-ranging package of support for the sector
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NewsNon-sugar sweeteners increase risk of health issues, claims WHO
WHO researchers examined data from 283 studies conducted in adults, children, pregnant women or mixed populations
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NewsJJ Foodservice joins Local Authority Caterers Association
In February, the wholesaler announced plans to double the number of schools with which it works by 2026
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NewsGenius Foods appoints former PepsiCo Ireland GM as CEO
Smart has replaced Peter Quinn, joining the business following its refinancing last month and acquisition in June last year
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NewsBeyond Meat launches vegan frozen ready meals into Tesco
The brand launched a range of co-branded meals as part of Tesco’s Wicked Kitchen range in May 2021
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NewsPlan to merge Groceries Code Adjudicator with CMA is scrapped
The adjudicator Mark White is among industry leaders attending the PM’s crunch talks on inflation in Downing Street today
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NewsPricecheck reports double digit growth for second year running
Pricecheck said that its core delivered wholesale offering remained the biggest contributor to turnover
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NewsPoundstretcher has reduced workforce by 1,000 staff
The discounter employed on average 3,643 retail staff in the year to 31 March 2022, down from 4,645 in the previous 12 months
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NewsSomerset farm shop Teals secures £2.3m to expand to second site
The funding will also create 50 additional car parking spots at the current shop and increase retail space by 250 sq m
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NewsCity snapshot: Britvic profit rises following pricing hikes
Robinsons owner Britvic has posted a double-digit rise in profits in the first half, as margins improved on pricing growth and a reduction of marketing spend
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NewsMedia Bites 16 May: Petrol prices, food inflation, John Lewis, BAT
The papers are filled with stories on claims retailers increased fuel prices to unnecessarily high levels.
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NewsSymington’s profits increase despite drop in sales
The food group’s profits rose in its first full year under ownership of Newlat as it reduced ranges to focus on profitable categories
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NewsSapling Spirits closes seven-figure fundraising
Sapling Spirits has closed a seven-figure fundraising round to push ambitions to make the spirits industry more sustainable
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NewsHorticulture alliance resigns from government roundtable
Last week, Defra minister Mark Spencer confirmed that plans to develop a new horticulture strategy for England were scrapped
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NewsHunt’s Food Group awarded B Corp status
Hunt’s said it had built upon its core values to achieve the award, which already included a commitment to donate £150,000 to charities each year
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NewsSupermarkets face competition probe after profiteering claims
The CMA will focus on whether there are adequate safeguards to ensure competition among supermarkets and their suppliers
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NewsMake fruit & veg packaging more appealing to kids, urges Lidl
Lidl claims to be the first supermarket to introduce fruit & veg packaging aimed at children
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NewsMPs accused of spreading ‘dangerous nonsense’ about profiteering
Clive Black of Shore Capital claimed politicians from different sides had irresponsibly stoked up anger against retailers
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NewsPernod Ricard halts all Russia exports following backlash
The company had been under fire recently for resuming exports of brands like Jameson whiskey to Russia
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi
Saatchi & Saatchi will lead advertising campaigns across the entire John Lewis Partnership from summer 2023