All news articles – Page 666
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NewsGrowers welcome seasonal worker scheme expansion but warn of challenges ahead
The NFU’s deputy president Tom Bradshaw described the expanded scheme as a ‘positive step forward and a relief for many growers’
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NewsBooths announces winner of inaugural food startup accelerator programme
Booths joins a growing number of grocers in launching its own in-house innovation incubator
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards open for nominations
Entries are now open across nine regions and 10 categories to identify and reward the best specialist food shops across the country
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards: The Dog that learned new tricks
How the pandemic led to a traditional Suffolk village pub opening an award-winning delicatessen
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NewsCity snapshot: British Honey Co losses surge
Losses at the British Honey Co ballooned to £12m in 2021 as a result of a number of writedowns, it was revealed this morning as the distiller and honey producer published long-delayed accounts.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 December: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, energy bills, pigs in blankets
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has pledged to spend £550m to cut prices and take on Aldi.
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NewsWaitrose ends its cobranded recipe box trial with Mindful Chef
Waitrose said while it has learned a lot from the trial, there were no immediate plans to launch a permanent cobranded box
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NewsThe Collective launches biggest marketing drive at the start of 2023
The promotion will launch on 2 January and see it increase the spend on its 2022 Masterbrand campaign by 50%
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NewsSainsbury’s adds new 65-strong healthy food range Flourish
The new Flourish range is intended to ‘save the nation from boring meal prep’ and make ‘sticking to healthy habits easier’
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NewsCity news: Poundland owner Pepco posts strong growth despite ‘challenging’ environment
Poundland owner Pepco continued to negotiate the squeeze on consumer incomes this week by posting strong sales and profit growth despite macroeconomic pressures
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NewsMy Fabulosa benefits from non-core moves as disinfectant sales slow
Cleaning disruptor My Fabulosa has overcome the post-Covid slump in disinfectant sales by rapidly expanding its fragranced ranges outside of its core category
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NewsJJ Foodservice customers flock to pay by bank, with 45% uptake just four weeks after launch
The wholesaler said uptake of the open banking system had exceeded expectations since its November launch
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NewsEqui’s Ice Cream opens £1.7m factory in Rutherglen
The opening of the 10,000 sq ft site cooincides with the business’s centenary year
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NewsNearly two thirds of shoppers overbuy food at Christmas, says Waitrose
According to a Waitrose poll, 61% of shoppers said they overbuy at Christmas to ensure they don’t run out of food
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NewsAHDB to bring back ‘We Eat Balanced’ red meat & dairy push for Christmas
Adverts featuring nine-year-old Nancy and her grandfather are set to reach over 32 million adults
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NewsQuorn expands range with mini sausage rolls and new frozen SKUs
Quorn Mini Sausage Rolls will be available from January in the chiller aisle
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NewsTop Products: vape brand ElfBar is this year’s biggest grower
The Chinese-owned brand – launched in 2018 – increased its sales by £318.4m versus last year
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NewsDeposit return scheme report calls for ‘urgent rethink’ over Scottish rollout
The report found it would not be possible to launch a “fully functioning and compliant” DRS in the current timeframe
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NewsJuvela gluten-free brand snapped up by S-Ventures
Fmcg investment house S-Ventures has acquired gluten-free brand Juvela to expand its portfolio of free-from suppliers
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NewsM&S announces new behind-the-scenes Christmas documentary to air on ITV
Inside M&S at Christmas is set to air on 21 December at 9pm, and will give viewers insight into how the company’s food is made