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Comment & OpinionGrocery’s biggest losses are hiding in plain sight
One retailer blamed its stores for stock losses, until independent checks found 64% of the problem was happening upstream all along, says Faisal Ashfaq, director of supply chain integrity at RAS
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NewsSauce Shed ceases trading ahead of winding-up hearing
It leaves claimants potentially unable to recover funds they claim to be owed by Sauce Shed for failing to deliver on its contracts
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News2 Sisters’ Boparan warns UK food security at threat without action
In a statement released this week, the food industry boss called for coordinated action from government and industry to make the country more self sufficient in the face of global supply chain challenges
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NewsPilgrim’s workers begin strike over pay in Enniskillen
Unite, which represents approximately 130 workers employed by Pilgrim’s Europe at the facility, has announced the strike will begin at 6.30am on Wednesday 2 September
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NewsScottish government unveils details of controversial supermarket price cap plans
More than 20 originations wrote to the SNP leader yesterday urging him to abandon his price cap plans, which they said would fail to address the root causes of the cost of living crisis
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NewsSpoon Cereals signs licensing deal with Myprotein for protein granolas
The initial products comprise three granolas, in Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Apple & Cinnamon, and Coconut & Cashew
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NewsMcBride inks £170m co-manufacturing contract with Vestacy
Under the agreement, McBride has acquired two dedicated factories from Reckitt carve-out Vestacy in Spain and Portugal for a “nominal” consideration through a share purchase agreement
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NewsApplied Nutrition upgrades profit guidance as revenues soar
Applied Nutrition had previously upgraded its sales guidance to £148m at the start of June
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NewsHotel Chocolat slips to loss after soaring cocoa and employment costs
Global CEO Angus Thirlwell acknowledged that margins had been ‘materially affected’ as the business absorbed the cost of volatile cocoa and other raw material prices
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Partner FeaturesFive reasons your warehouse is leaking cash
One retailer went from 92% to 99.9% inventory accuracy. Here’s the gap costing your warehouse — and how to close it.
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NewsKosher bakery State Fayre to return after phoenix sale
The bakery was sold out of insolvency to a former director, preserving 25 jobs
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Comment & OpinionFood needs to fuel people, not just fill them
Only 4% of people meet the recommended fibre intake, but small changes to everyday flour products beats asking shoppers to switch to specialist ranges, says Simon Curran, head of technical bakery and innovation at Whitworth Bros
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Analysis & FeaturesSaputo’s £1bn sale to Lactalis: what are the implications?
The £988m sell-off gives Lactalis ‘a leading place in UK dairy’ by adding the likes of Cathedral City and Country Life to Seriously and Président
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NewsConfidence shows ‘partial recovery’ ahead of crucial budget
A survey of its members by the FDF showed business confidence among food and drink manufacturers was at a score of –31% in Q2 2026
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NewsVandemoortele must sell Worcester croissant factory, rules CMA
Frozen pastry giant Vandemoortele must sell off its Worcester factory to preserve competition in the UK market, the CMA has ruled
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NewsMorrisons offers 1,000 apprenticeships with focus on ‘traditional craft’ skills
Morrisons will offer 1,000 young people apprenticeships in its stores, head office and across its manufacturing supply chain by 2030, as part of its new Proper Jobs: Fresh Start programme
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NewsJacksons of Yorkshire enters sourdough bread category with duo of loaves
Jacksons of Yorkshire has launched its first sourdough loaves, supported by a multimillion-pound machinery investment
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NewsReform leader clashes with supermarkets over ‘made in Britain’ sourcing
Reform is calling on supermarkets to extend its British sourcing to a raft of other products, describing the lack of local products as a ‘missed opportunity’
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe to acquire Samworth Brothers-owned Walkers Deli & Sausage Co
The deal is subject to an employee consultation and approval by the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsDouble-Barrelled Brewery secures funding to boost retail presence
Founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team, the business has grown from a small-scale brewing operation to an established craft brewery and taproom in Reading