Archive of all news articles – Page 632
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City snapshot: Prices unexpectedly tumble in February as lockdown drags on
The rate of UK inflation has taken an unexpected fall in February as a result of continued discounting on clothes as retailers attempt to generate consumer interest as lockdown wears on. Food prices also fell again as the supermarkets battled it out over price.
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Lab-grown meat startup Meatable raises $47m to scale up production
The Dutch company showcased its first pork product in 2020 and is currently focused on the further development of cultivated pork and beef
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Richmond expands meat-free range with meatballs and mince duo
The plant-based products aim to mimic the taste and texture of beef, Kerry Foods says
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Seafood and meat companies call for Brexit export health certificate overhaul
Industry bodies for both sectors said the delays and costs were being exacerbated by the complexity of the forms
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More woe for AHDB as growers vote to ditch potato levy
It follows a vote to abolish AHDB’s horticulture levy last month
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Magic Rock enters low & no-alcohol with 0.5% pale ale
Freeride is a mango and passionfruit pale ale and is suitable for vegans
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‘Wonky bread’ subscription box scheme launched to fight food waste
For every box ordered, Earth & Wheat will the equivalent of a meal’s worth of bread (450g) to food banks ‘to help fight food poverty in the UK’
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General Mills returns European Yoplait business to Sodiaal
The group has sold its 51% controlling stake in exchange for full ownership of the Canadain Yoplait business
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Tariff-free access to EU threatened by regulatory divergence, peers warn
Gene editing was raised as a particular risk in a new report from the EU Environment Sub-Committee
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Abuse against convenience store workers rising, says ACS
Staff faced 40,000 cases of physical violence, with over one in four involving a weapon
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Over 200 Iceland stores ideal for Swift conversion, says study
Shopper and location data specialist CACI analysed Iceland’s estate and identified stores most suitable for the new convenience format
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Food for Good network raises £2m for Farm Africa
Food for Good was established in 2011 to unite global food and farming businesses behind the power of food to change lives
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Iceland celebrates raising £5m over 10 years for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation has helped the charity with fundraising events involving staff, customers and suppliers
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Shoppers look to plant-based spreads in lockdown, research claims
A poll for Flora owner Upfield showed 39% of shoppers had switched from butter to margarine and non-dairy spreads
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Gemma Bateson promoted to head of reduced risk products at JTI
Bateson is replacing Nick Greens who is becoming marketing director at JTI’s Turkish division
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Irn-Bru brings back original full-sugar recipe under ‘1901’ name
It has launched in 750ml glass bottles.
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Waitrose bans kids’ magazines with free plastic toys
The supermarket is calling on publishers to replace the plastic toys with more sustainable alternatives
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City Snapshot: McColl’s profits slide despite Covid sales boom
Strong customer demand during the coronavirus pandemic led to double-digit like-for-like sales growth at McColl’s last year, but consumer shift to lower margin products and investment in price hit profits
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Media Bites 23 March: Deliveroo, Mondelez/Grenade, exports, Kraft Heinz
The papers cast a cynical eye over Deliveroo’s £9bn valuation and also take a look at Mondelez’s move into healthier snacking with the Grenade deal.
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Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods announces partnership with WWF
Centring on Nomad Foods’ agricultural operations, the tie-in will aim to improve biodiversity and tackle climate change