All The Grocer articles in 15 June 2024
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NewsInch’s eyes ‘hazy’ cider launch with trademark move
Presently Inch’s makes just one cider – a 4.5% abv medium apple variant
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NewsWaitrose acquires meal kit delivery player Dishpatch
Waitrose would work with Dishpatch to develop ‘new’ and exciting food experiences’ for customers, said executive director James Bailey
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NewsGlobal Brands grows spirits roster with Shanky’s Whip tie-up
The independent drinks company has renewed its focus on spirits in recent months
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NewsPoundland appoints Alan Smallman as UK&I retail director
Smallman was previously Poundland’s director of property services, a role which has now been integrated into the remit of property director Ben Wall
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NewsFox’s Burton’s makes return to profitability as branded sales soar
Biscuits giant Fox’s Burton’s returned to underlying profitability in its most recent financial period as it increased UK market share and export sales
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NewsCity news: B&M shares wobble despite record sales and profits
Shareholders were spooked by a lack of clarity on guidance and current performance
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NewsMedia Bites 10 June: Asda/Issa brothers, C&C Group, THG
Zuber Issa has finalised a split from his brother Mohsin by selling his stake in Asda to the supermarket chain’s private equity backer
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NewsCity snapshot: Greggs to build frozen factory and create 600 jobs
Greggs has announced it will build a purpose-built frozen production and logistics factory in Derby to boost capacity for up to 3,500 shops in the UK
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NewsDiageo taps AI to predict summer cocktail trends
Diageo said it was already using the findings to inform new product development
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NewsLabour manifesto to include clampdown on ultra-processed food and takeaways
Supermarket bosses have been calling on the next government to focus their public health action on the fast food sector
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NewsGreggs to open new site to boost logistics and manufacturing
The new site has been designed with future growth in mind
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NewsHarlech acquires Celtic Foodservice ahead of regional expansion
The wholesaler said its ‘rival’ Celtic was a perfect fit to keep expanding in the south west
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NewsBottom-trawl fishing should be banned in MPAs, consumers believe
Eight in 10 adults in the UK (81%) think bottom-trawl fishing should be banned in marine protected areas, according to a poll from Oceana UK
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NewsMindful Chef launches in Northern Ireland
Meals will be fulfilled from Mindful Chef’s fulfilment centre in Redditch and the kits will be delivered by DPD and arrive in Northern Ireland by boat
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NewsCaterfood appoints new commercial director
Tom Workman will join the team from Creed Foodservice, where he worked for over six years
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NewsLabour reiterates pledge to replace business rates
The party has not specified what it would replace the current system with, leading to demands for clarity
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NewsFood manufacturers see revenues drop 9% in the first three months of 2024
British food manufacturers are still under immense economic pressure
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NewsVivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s ‘Flavour Forecast’ shows how AI can shape future booze NPD
Diageo’s new AI-powered report could help give it the edge against its smaller, more nimble rivals
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NewsLib Dems pledge to scrap business rates and establish recommended genuine living wage
The plans are among a raft of promises in the party’s general election manifesto, published today