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NewsDry January: alcohol-free beer brand Freestar sales soar 400%
Demand for the brand’s lager and IPA has rocketed this year as millions participate in Dry January
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NewsFood supply ‘fully dependent’ on Russian fertiliser for next decade
Nearly half of the world’s potash is still sourced from Russia and Belarus
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NewsCo-op to give community groups £500 to help provide warm spaces this winter
The group is extending the support provided under its ’warm spaces’ fund
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NewsFour pints of milk reaches all time high price point
A fresh wave of milk price increases has been implemented in the mults, with some products now more than 70% pricier than a year ago
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NewsShaken Udder launches new packaging in major rebrand
The milkshake leader worked with brand consultancy Big Fish to develop the new packaging design to emphasise the premium nature of its range
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NewsNestlé appoints Richard Watson as UK & Ireland CEO
Watson will replace Stefano Agostini as he steps into a new role as Nestlé’s head of confectionery for Europe
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas sales up 16% as footfall recovers
Own brand lines were up 20%, while more shoppers took advantage of discounts for loyalty scheme members
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NewsTesco launches Spotify-style Unpacked tool for Clubcard holders
Clubcard Unpacked 2022 comes with Tesco recording a massive 20% increase in loyalty members in the past year
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NewsGroceryAid Awards hail food and drink sector for its support
The charity has seen a spike in the need for its services since 2020
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NewsSpar retailers accused of profiteering on Prime energy drink
A Prime Tracker UK poll found 44.1% of Spar shoppers had seen or paid over the £2.99 rsp per bottle
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NewsNot enough fruit and veg in UK to meet 5 a day target, says new research
The research from the group found the total UK supply of fruit and vegetables before food waste amounted to 367g per day compared to the 400g intake recommendation
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NewsCO2 shortages: Food minister calls for fresh government intervention
Spencer urged new talks with CF Fertilisers, the US-owned company that owns the Billingham plant in Teeside
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NewsBulldog launches AI tool to guide men on skincare products
Customers receive an in-depth skincare analysis, product recommendations and care tips
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods Christmas sales jump on grocery growth as it shuts factory
Premier Foods has posted double-digit growth in its crucial third quarter as it announces the proposed closure of its Knighton powdered beverage factory affecting 300 roles. Plus, trading updates from Hotel Chocolat, Deliveroo, Bakkavor and Finsbury Food Group
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NewsMedia Bites 19 January: Inflation, WH Smith, Just Eat, Aldi
News of slowing inflation dominates the business pages today, but the papers also find room for robust results from WH Smith and Just Eat
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NewsVapes sold to children are ‘biggest high street concern’, says Trading Standards
61% of the officers said out of all their high street enforcement work, they were most worried about shops selling illicit vapes, or selling vaping products to children
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NewsKeep yoga mat additives out of bread flour, government urged
Chemical substances used in yoga mats are at risk of being sold in the UK from next year
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NewsDr Vegan raises six-figure funding to fuel growth
The £566k raise from private investors follows the business hitting sales of £2m in 2022, its second year of trading.
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NewsFlorette owner Agrial reports increased operating losses due to transport and labour issues
The company had a loss of £8.5m from £6.3m and an underlying operating loss of £5.8m for the year ended 31 December 2021
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NewsPrime drink stock updates app fed by store and DC ‘insiders’
The Prime Tracker UK app also sources stock information through phoning stores and photo submissions from users