All news articles – Page 665
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NewsDefra announces EU fishing deal to increase fishing opportunities to £750m
The deal will present UK fishing with opportunities worth over £280m in 2023
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NewsJerome Saint-Marc stands down as Wilko CEO
Former Bensons for Beds CEO Mark Jackson has been apppointed Wilko CEO designate
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NewsEnergy bill support decision delayed until January, leaving businesses fearing closure
It follows repeated promises from the government that businesses would find out by the end of December if they would be entitled to more money
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NewsEating more fruit & veg could slash greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, finds report
Boosting fruit and vegetable production in Britain would insulate against price shocks caused by climate disasters in more vulnerable countries
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NewsInvestors tell supermarkets to tackle increasing risk of modern slavery on UK farms
The investors claim the country’s supply chain has become increasingly dependant on migrant workers from outside of the EU since Brexit
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NewsCity snapshot: General Mills upgrades sales and profits guidance as Q2 beats expectations
General Mills has raised full-year forecasts for its top and bottom lines after beating expectations in the group’s second quarter. Plus, Pets at Home appoints former Asda boss Roger Burnley as non-exec.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 December: THG, AG Barr, Amazon
Troubled online beauty retailer THG faces pressure on its cashflow after a leading credit insurer reduced cover to its suppliers.
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NewsTesco sued by Thai factory workers over alleged labour exploitation
Employees at the VK Garment Factory in Mae Sot, Thailand, are suing the supermarket for alleged negligence and unjust enrichment
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NewsDrinks industry welcomes government decision to extend freeze on alcohol duty
The decision to delay any new changes until 1 August coincides with the beginning of the government’s new simplified alcohol tax system
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NewsMorrisons gives away free carrots for Rudolph at all stores
The supermarket will make wonky carrots available in all 498 stores nationwide on 22 and 23 December
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NewsMondelez offloads chewing gum assets in US, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.4bn
The deal only includes the business in the US, Canada and Europe, with Mondelez retaining its gum holdings across Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
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NewsCity snapshot: AG Barr snaps up remaining stake in Moma Foods
AG Barr has acquired the remaining minority stake in plant-based milk brand Moma Foods for £3.4m. Plus, Hilton Food Group forms long-term strategic collaboration in Singapore with Country Foods.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 December: Tesco, Asda, footfall
Tesco faces questions about its South East Asian supply chain and Asda is hit by a trolley shortage.
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NewsEarth & Wheat to offer ‘artisan’ sourdough, pastries and muffins on subscription
The Artisan box of ‘ultra-fresh’ and handmade products from selected bakeries prioritises zero-waste methods
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NewsRapid delivery firm Zapp to list 2,500 SKUs with Deliveroo
It’s the second partnership Zapp has signed with a major delivery app in the space of a month after a tie-up with Uber Eats
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NewsFinnebrogue Artisan launches first plant-based Christmas turkey joint
The Better Naked ‘Turkey Joint Without the Gobble’ is a stuffed turkey-inspired joint made from wheat and pea protein
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NewsGlebe Farm launches ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ campaign for Christmas
The campaign marks the start of a longer-term programme to support grassroots initiatives in the brand’s home county of Cambridgeshire
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NewsLidl faces landmark £2.6m court case as supplier sues over alleged GSCOP breaches
The Grocer can reveal the discounter is being sued by its former fresh food supplier Proctor & Associates Ltd
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NewsBach 95 adds alcohol-free lager to its lineup for Dry January
The 0.0% abv drink is vegan, gluten-free, and billed as having ‘a crisp taste that sets it apart from competitors’
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NewsTesco fresh turkeys hit stores priced at £4/kg with a Clubcard
From today, Tesco fresh whole turkeys are on sale for £5/kg, or £4/kg with a Clubcard