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The Tofoo Co launches Tex Mex Burger line in brand first
The brand said it offered a ‘more natural alternative to vegan meat replacements’
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CMA urges retailers to prioritise accuracy of pricing after latest review
The CMA has published the latest report from its review of the grocery sector
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HFSS reporting proposals watered down as supermarkets call for takeaways focus
A series of other plans, drawn up by the Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP), have also been sidelined, The Grocer has learned
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Morrisons buys 38 stores in Channel Islands as it expands its convenience arm
The stores being bought by Morrisons produced a turnover of £124.5m, including fuel, in the past 12 months
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Waitrose to step up NPD efforts with pizza range
It’s the latest in a swathe of NPD launched by Waitrose in recent months, as the once again profitable supermarket continues to modernise its customer offer
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M&S Food giving away collectable football stickers for home nation teams
Each home nation team has its own album and stickers, in a promotion running in M&S Foodhalls across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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Squeaky Bean adds vegan hoisin duck pancake kit and snacks
The meal kit contains duck-style pieces, made from wheat protein and pea protein
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Breaking the back of retail crime: free webinar launched by The Grocer
Crime’s impact on supermarkets and staff continues to dominate headlines. But can it be resolved?
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This 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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Appetite 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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Waitrose extends plant-based range to appeal to ‘flexitarian’ shoppers
The 12 new lines began rolling into stores in May
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UK 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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Pembrokeshire 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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Tesco 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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Soy 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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Asda 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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City 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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Aldi 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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Farmfoods 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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Sainsbury’s launches ‘Seasonings Shuttle Service’ to highlight food poverty
Sainsbury’s is aiming to tackle what it called ‘meals monotony’ faced by families who struggle to afford food