Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 13
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NewsMedia Bites 28 January: Diageo, Greencore, Fever-Tree, Britvic
Trading updates from drinks firms Diageo, Fever-Tree and Brtivic all make the morning papers, with news of a shareholder revolt at Greencore over exec pay.
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NewsCMA launches probe into Morrisons takeover amid concern over rising petrol prices
In October the CMA passed an enforcement notice compelling Morrisons to stay operationally independent while it considered launching an investigation
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Comment & OpinionThe five factors that will shape fmcg advertising in 2022
From the crackdown on HFSS promotions to a rise in influencer marketing, 2022 has much in store for the ad landscape, says Brinsley Dresden, head of advertising law at Lewis Silkin LLP
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NewsMedia Bites 7 January: Greggs, inflation, Boots, Gousto, B&M
The papers are full of food and retail news this morning, taking in trading updates at Greggs, Boots and B&M.
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NewsGSCOP breaches fall despite pandemic but Waitrose accused of lacking transparency
Waitrose was singled out in a new report on GSCOP breaches by the British Brands Group
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NewsMedia Bites 14 December: Fuel prices, supply chain, Omicron, Ocado
A senior Tesco executive reportedly told City analysts that retailers are making better profit margins on fuel sales after Asda’s takeover by the Issa brothers.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Boots really be worth more than Asda and Morrisons? And who would buy it?
Reports have suggested the chain could be worth as much as £10bn in a spin-off by Walgreens. What’s it really worth and who might buy?
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NewsSeedrs snapped up by US fintech firm Republic in $100m deal
Republic said it expected the deal with Seedrs to lead to new innovations and products for European investors and private businesses
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Comment & OpinionWhat we can learn from contrasting ASA decisions on ‘green’ almond milk ads
ASA inquiries into ads from Alpro and Plenish offer a guideline on how to avoid being rapped for unsubstantiated green claims, says Brinsley Dresden, partner and head of the advertising & marketing team at law firm Lewis Silkin
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NewsFreshways to up milk price to 33ppl in 2022 amid soaring input costs
The liquid milk processor said price increases were now required due to increasingly challenging trading conditions.
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Comment & OpinionMarketing teams must have the right skills to avoid ‘greenwashing’
Communicating green credentials takes skill and collaboration, says Mark Dodds, chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Food, Drink & Agriculture Group
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NewsCMA launches investigation into Ranjit Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
The founder of 2 Sisters Food Group struck an agreement to acquire the Norfolk-based chicken processor through his private family office last month
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NewsMedia Bites 1 Nov: Asda, Morrisons, Greggs
Asda’s billionaire owners are looking at expanding the chain into continental Europe
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NewsCompetition watchdog opens investigation into £7.1bn CD&R takeover of Morrisons
Any issues for the CMA are likely to centre around Morrisons’ forecourt operations and the CD&R-owned Motor Fuel Group
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Comment & OpinionAlpro’s ASA censure shows suppliers must communicate their eco-cred perfectly
A claim to be “better for the planet” – as opposed to “good for” – could’ve avoided the ASA’s ire
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NewsMorrisons £7.1bn CD&R takeover wins backing from shareholders
Shareholders in Morrisons have given the all-clear for the £7.1bn takeover by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) takeover to go ahead at a general meeting
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NewsYeo Valley enters flavoured milks category with raspberry and chocolate drinks
The drinks are made by Arla as part of the dairy co-op’s licensing agreement with Yeo Valley
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Analysis & FeaturesHow environmental labelling on food could be the antidote to greenwashing
Systems that offer an environmental score on food packs are developing at a furious pace and heading our way. But which scheme will dominate, and to what extent will it succeed in engaging consumers?
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NewsEG sells 27 petrol filling station sites to Park Garage Group
Deal is part of the understakings to ensure CMA approval of the Issa’s Asda takeover
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NewsEnvironment Agency to standardise eco-performance metrics across food industry
The Environment Agency’s goal is to make it easier for consumers and businesses to understand the environmental performance of companies