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NewsAsda says in-store manager changes won't hit morale
The retailer will enter into consultation with more than 4,000 in-store managers across the country…
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NewsFirst quarter losses widen at Coca-Cola Hellenic
Coca-Cola Hellenic has reported larger than expected first quarter losses…
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NewsSABMiller gives eight executives £3.8m worth of shares
SABMiller has handed eight executives shares worth £3.8m…
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NewsAlliance Boots reports 4.3% growth as Walgreens partnership pays off
Alliance Boots has reported a 4.3% rise in full year revenues…
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NewsAllied Bakeries' Kingsmill defies wrapped bread sales slump
Sales of Kingsmill loaves have soared in the past year – bucking the long-term decline in the bread market…
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NewsUsdaw: existing Sunday trading laws are 'fair and balanced'
Shopworkers union Usdaw has come out fighting against the latest attempts to force through a relaxation in Sunday trading.
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NewsBooths buyer events result in more than 100 listings
Booths has listed over 100 new suppliers since launching a new approach to buying designed to attract smaller companies…
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NewsTulip invests £15m to boost pork exports to China
Tulip is investing £15m in its UK operations as part of a major export drive to increase its pork sales to China…
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NewsTrade credit insurance claims fall in 2013
Food companies made significantly fewer insurance claims for unpaid or late invoices last year.
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NewsUnited Biscuits pushes McVitie’s in Middle East with Saudi buy
United Biscuits has announced it is to acquire a biscuit manufacturing business in Saudi Arabia as it looks to further establish the McVitie brand in the Middle East.
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NewsSoreen put up for sale by McCambridge
McCambridge is preparing to put malt loaf brand Soreen up for sale, The Grocer understands.
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News£42bn tied up in inefficient working capital by grocery industry
A staggering £42bn is tied up in “inefficient working capital” at the world’s top 40 food and drink companies, according to consultants REL.
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NewsWilson’s of Kendal wins £500,000 loan for expansion
Wilson’s of Kendall has secured a loan for expansionCumbrian confectioner Wilson’s of Kendal has expanded its operations after securing a £500,000 loan package.The family-owned business, which manufactures ranges including Kendal Mint Cake, Duncan’s of Scotland and Creative Confectionery, and produces own-label chocolate, is using the funding to increase its chocolate ...
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NewsUK food and drink exports get helping hand with action plan
The government has set out plans to add £500m to the UK economy by helping 1,000 food and drink companies with their international growth over the next two years.
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NewsFlorette shores up UK salad supply with Angflor joint venture
Florette is set to ramp up its supply of British-grown salad through a joint venture…
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NewsABP Food bags £7m contract in Russian trade deal
ABP Food Group has won a £7m per year contract to supply lamb to a Russian distributor, as Defra announced a trade deal with Russia
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