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Comment and OpinionCountry of origin labelling rules will crack down on ambiguity
Provenance labelling is coming under increased regulatory scrutiny, says Simon Tingle, partner and head of regulatory at law firm Gordons
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NewsGeneral Mills acquires premium petfood brand Edgard & Cooper
General Mills has swooped for premium petfood challenger brand Edgard & Cooper as the US consumer packaged goods giant continues to reshape its portfolio
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Analysis and FeaturesHow sports sponsorship has evolved for modern brands
Brands are queuing up to associate with the Olympics and Euros this year. But the sponsorship game has changed – and strategic partnerships, social media activity and digital activations are winning
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NewsDavid Wood Baking agrees eight-figure credit facilities as it recovers from fire
David Wood Baking has secured an eight-figure credit facility to help it bounce back from a devastating fire at one its factories late last year
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NewsPricecheck starts volunteering programme to boost sustainability
The distributor has appointed eight volunteers to suggest new ideas and promote sustainable practices among peers
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NewsLidl publishes latest ‘wish list’ of hundreds of new store locations
The discounter is offering a site finder’s fee of either 1.5% of the total freehold purchase price, or 10% of the first year’s rent for leaseholds
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NewsLovingly Artisan Bakery crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year
The 15 winners of the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are revealed at the UK Food & Drink Shows
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NewsThe Delicious Dessert Co adds cheesecake fingers and pot puddings
In line with its wider portfolio, the innovations aim to reimagine classics ‘for the more adventurous tastebuds of a younger generation’
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NewsGrowers brace for up to £90m in additional seasonal worker costs
The proposals could cost also pose significant logistical challenges for the entire sector
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NewsBacardí looks internally for new UK and northern Europe leadership hires
The Bombay Sapphire owner has shaken up its leadership team in Europe
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NewsAlpro launches raft of NPD including extended protein range
The Danone-owned brand has launched six SKUs including plant-based protein drinks, alternatives to yoghurts and two bestselling variants in a new pack size
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail inflation falls to its lowest level since 2021
Shop price annual inflation eased to 0.8% in April and now stands at its lowest level since December 2021
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NewsItsu to make drinks grocery debut with flavoured water range
The range was first debuted by Itsu in its restaurants 2017
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NewsMedia Bites 30 April: Ocado, Heineken, Brexit, Getir
Ocado has suffered a shareholder revolt over a new pay scheme that includes a bonus share award of up to £15m for co-founder and chief executive Tim Steiner
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NewsCook launches into new category with range of frozen sauces
The new range will be sold at Cook stores nationwide
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Comment and OpinionWhy small-time kelp is making UK food and drink gains
New AI data shows the use of seaweed in NPD food and drink launches is on the up
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NewsScandal-hit Batista brothers back at helm at JBS after board reinstatement
Brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista were re-elected to the JBS board of directors on 26 April
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Analysis and FeaturesSpotted in stores: what’s new for April 2024
Each month, we highlight new and interesting products, displays and features our team has snapped in the leading grocers
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Analysis and FeaturesAre fmcg sports sponsors losing out to eastern rivals?
Fmcg brands are facing increased competition in the sporting sponsorship space from a new breed of businesses. What are the implications?
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NewsWaitrose partners with Ramsden International to export own label goods
The supermarket has plans to grow its international exports business by 10% this year