All The Grocer articles in 22 February 2025 – Page 5
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NewsArla Foods sees revenue and profit grow in ‘strong’ year
The dairy co-op saw revenues climb to €13.8bn at group level, buoyed by positive growth from its key brands
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NewsMedia Bites 19 February: UK inflation rate, knife laws, rising energy bills
Bank of England forecasters have predicted that inflation will rise to 3.7% later this year as energy prices and a series of utility bill increases add to business and household costs
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation rose to 3.3% in January
It was up from 2% in December as meat, bread and cereals drove the greatest price hikes. Plus, Arla publishes its annual figures
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches new premium sushi rice line
The wholesaler has introduced a range deal for sushi and Asian fusion dishes
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Comment & OpinionHave we passed peak Aldi price match as Tesco and Sainsbury’s shrink schemes?
Tesco and Sainsbury’s decision to shrink their price match schemes shows matching Aldi on 700 prices was never sustainable
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NewsSky Wave Gin exceeds £100k crowdfunding target for ‘global expansion’
It is the second crowdfunding round for the distillery, following a £200k raise in 2022
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News‘Junk food’ ad ban to outlaw imagery, graphics and cartoons
The Advertising Standards Authority announced it was launching a new month-long consultation on its plans, amid threats of legal action by food companies
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NewsSugro partners with provider to lower fuel costs for members
Sugro members are estimated to save up to 15% on fuel with the new provider
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News‘Fury’ from farmer groups as Treasury ‘shuts door’ on alternative tax solutions
Farming groups were invited for a meeting with the Treasury earlier today to raise concerns around the upcoming IHT changes
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Analysis & Features10 new products to see at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows
Mexican sauces, kimchi shots and Neapolitan truffles are among the hundreds of new products visitors will be able to see at the event in April
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Analysis & FeaturesFive startups transforming the future of food
A wave of startups is are turning innovation into advantage, pioneering solutions to challenges presented by chocolate and cheese to coffee and packaging
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Analysis & FeaturesFuture-proofed food: commodities battle climate change and crop disease
As climate change and disease make crops less predictable, scientists are making contingency plans: cultivating new varietals, battling bugs and pioneering new growing techniques
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NewsBoparan feed mill deal given provisional go-ahead by CMA
Boparan Private Office is seeking to acquire feed mills owned by ForFarmers
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NewsSpanish wholesale distributor Mevalco to support Bristol social welfare charity
The wholesaler will be donating Spanish specialist food to The Mazi Project
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NewsIrn-Bru launches on-pack promo as part of £8m brand investment
From 3 March to 29 April, shoppers can win one of four solid 18-carat gold girders worth £10,000
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NewsCosta to give 5% pay rise to its baristas to support workers with ‘sustainable pay’
The chain will also support new training for its staff nationwide
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NewsMorrisons ties up with Quadient for parcel lockers across Daily estate
Quadient has also partnered with a number of other convenience retailers recently, including the Co-op Group, East of England Co-op, and Chelmsford Star Co-op
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NewsThe Cumberland expands banking support to northern food and drink businesses
Northern food and drink companies can access The Cumberland’s financial services for the first time
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group profits up 8% as prices fall
Kerry said numerous markets remained subdued with performance normalising compared to recent history. Also, British wage growth accelerates
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NewsKerry Group sees profits boost ahead of dairy sell-off
Kerry agreed to sell its Irish dairy operation last year to help simplify the business to a pure ingredients company