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NewsThree-quarters of meal deal snacks ‘dangerously’ HFSS, research shows
A third of all meal deal snacks (30%) exceeded the government’s maximum salt targets, Action on Salt found
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NewsJC Rook & Sons falls into administration with 155 redundancies
Butchers chain JC Rook and Sons has ceased trading after the Omicron surge at the end of 2021 hampered the peak Christmas period.
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NewsRussian food and drink imports to UK hit with 35% tariffs
Rishi Sunak said the latest measures had been designed to “inflict maximum damage on the Russian economy while minimising the impact on the UK”.
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NewsRichmond launches into snacking with Minis sausage range
The seasoning of Richmond Minis replicates the recipe of the brand’s original pork sausages
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out ‘inclusive’ new name badges for staff
The new badges will feature information about staff members that is set to improve communication with shoppers
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NewsFifth of suppliers don’t know HFSS ban is coming, shows research
GS1 said the legislation passed last year represented one of the most significant challenges the retail industry had ever faced
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NewsRed Tractor pesticide standards failing farmers, consumers and the environment, says report
The report stated that Red Tractor lacked targets to reduce pesticide use and that it failed to require certified farmers to adopt alternative approaches
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NewsCity snapshot: Camelot set to lose lottery licence as Gambling Commission picks Czech player Allwyn
Camelot is set to lose its licence to run the National Lottery for the first time since its launch in 1994. Plus, Imperial Brands in discussions to dispose of Russian business, Ocado signs Polish supply deal with Auchan, Virgin Wines interims and the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsMedia Bites 15 March: Wilko, National Lottery, Ukraine/Russia, inflation
UK homeware retailer Wilko has apologised after issuing guidance to staff in England telling them they should attend work even if they are Covid-positive, as concerns grow over a fresh wave of hospital admissions.
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NewsTyrrells, Popchips and Hula Hoops Puft to get non-HFSS reformulation
The reformulated portfolio will be ‘one of the most comprehensive non-HFSS ranges available within the crisps, nuts and snacks category’, KP Snacks claimed
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NewsGordon’s adds Tropical Passionfruit and Morello Cherry gins
Both drinks were ‘well placed to engage consumers as we approach the spring and summer seasons’, said Gordon’s
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NewsKettle Foods launches non-HFSS trio of bread snacks
Each flavour featured a different bread type ‘with real food ingredients baked into the dough for a delicious Kettle taste and unique crunchy texture’, it said
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NewsSmall Beer to ramp up brewing capacity as demand for low & no booms
Small Beers has pulled in more than double its £300k target in a new crowdfunding campaign as backers flocked to invest in the fast-growing low ABV craft brand.
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NewsT Quality appoints Sean Savage new sales and marketing director
He joins the company having most recently held the position of foodservice controller at AF Blakemore
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NewsBord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy to step down
McCarthy is leaving the Irish Food Board to pursue a new role in the private sector
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NewsWalkers launches its first non-HFSS crisps range with ‘half the salt’
The crisps giant claimed the snacks had performed strongly in consumer taste-testing
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NewsSkinny Tonic owner Happy Drinks Co smashes £5m crowdfunding round
Happy Drinks Co has smashed a £5m crowdfunding target to expand the reach of its collection of ‘healthier’ drinks.
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NewsAqua Libra Co launches flavoured water tap with aim to reduce single-use plastic
The tap offered a ‘completely new solution within the healthy hydration market’, said Aqua Libra Co
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NewsCity Snapshot: Cake Box strengthens exec team in bid to move past audit issues
Bakery chain Cake Box has brought in new blood to its board and management team as it looks to move past governance and audit problems, with co-founder Pardip Dass stepping down as CFO after more than ten years in the role.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 March: Inflation/Food shortages, Morrisons, Ocado
A leading food industry boss has warned that prices will spike by as much as 15% as a result of the war in Ukraine