Channels news – Page 5
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NewsThis launches plant-based chicken thighs into Tesco
The This Isn’t Chicken Thighs (rsp: £3.80/220g) will be available at Tesco nationwide from 13 May
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NewsKellanova targets wholesalers in UK depot roadshow
The business is targeting the wholesale sector as a ‘vital’ channel for new opportunities
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NewsDeath at Lucozade factory ‘compounding’ Suntory supply chain issues
A lengthy gap in availability of most Lucozade SKUs was expected, SBF GB&I confirmed
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NewsAppetite for sustainably sourced tuna growing despite cost of living crisis
The data from MSC found sales of certified tuna rose from 193,363 tonnes in 2022-23 to 217,300 tonnes in 2023-24
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NewsChannel Islands Co-op tackles food waste in tie up with app Kitche
Data collected through the project suggested users were wasting 2.6% of their food, compared with a national average of 16%
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NewsKitwave moves foodservice operations out of Unitas group
The wholesaler will operate its foodservice branch independently but keep its retail and on-trade business with Unitas
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NewsWaitrose extends plant-based range to appeal to ‘flexitarian’ shoppers
The 12 new lines began rolling into stores in May
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NewsUK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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NewsBestway brings back Best-in own label range
Bestway, which operates symbol groups including Costcutter and Best-one, said it wanted to ensure its range was “accessible to all our customer base despite the fascia
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NewsGetir franchisees sell off freezers following rapid grocer’s UK exit
Franchisees said they faced losing more than half their investment following the company’s decision to pull out of the UK to “focus its financial resources on Turkey”
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NewsPembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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NewsTesco objects to new Aldi or Lidl stores near one of its own over several months
Complex objections on numerous grounds are usually received by the local authority less than 48 hours before plans are due to be considered, making it difficult for council officers to respond in time
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NewsMark Broomfield appointed as Planet Organic MD
Broomfield will return to the business on 13 May, as Planet Organic makes progress on its turnaround plan
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NewsSoy traders slow to move on illegal deforestation ahead of EUDR
Full transparency is still a challenge for soy traders supplying retailers in the UK
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NewsAsda launches overhauled retail media offering LS Eleven Media Services
Formerly known as Asda Media Partnerships, the new business unit is named after the postcode of Asda’s headquarters in Leeds
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NewsCity snapshot: UK grocery growth slows as inflation eases
UK grocery sales growth slowed last month as food price inflation continues to ease and shoppers cut back after Easter
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NewsAldi gathering public support for new store openings
The discounter is urging members of the public to put forward their town by email
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NewsCaterforce debuts new members-only portal and website
The new portal will be a one-stop-shop for essential Caterforce resources
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NewsFarmfoods on expansion drive after annual turnover passes £1bn
The discounter is targeting between 20 and 30 new stores a year, with a particular focus on London, where it has appointed two property acquisition managers
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NewsLidl blames out-of-date web pages for so-called fake farm branding
Unlike Lidl, Tesco has continued to use the brands despite the controversy, as part of its phase-out of the Tesco Value brand