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NewsBestway completes Costcutter takeover following FCA approval
Bestway COO Naser Khan has been charged with overseeing the Costcutter integration
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NewsBusiness rates review delayed until autumn
The latest delay to the outcome of a consultation announced in last year’s spring Budget has led to accusations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak ‘kicking the issue down the road’
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NewsHyperama to join foodservice-focused buying group Caterforce
The move comes despite outgoing Unitas implementing a new rule last June that prohibited multiple memberships
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NewsPlans unveiled to double UK’s surplus food redistribution
Following talks between supermarket bosses, suppliers and redistribution charities, IGD and Wrap have launched plans for a new strategy to build a more collaborative system of using food surplus to help vulnerable families
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NewsGuild of Fine Food fears for UK’s foodie reputation due to Brexit
“There’s a danger that because of Brexit, Europe won’t see our smaller, more artisan, more interesting foods.”
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NewsUK and EU in talks to reduce checks on animal exports
The UK is seeking a veterinary agreement which would recognise equivalence
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NewsWholesalers plan to quit Irish market over border checks
New checks down the Irish Sea have made sales to the region unviable for some specialist wholesalers
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NewsSnickers gets white chocolate protein duo
Two SKUs have launched initially at specialist sports suppliers
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NewsSnack brand Bear to make ice lolly debut
The range will launch with two flavours, Strawberry and Mango
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NewsTwo Days launches with pair of vodka soda RTDs
Two Days is for health-conscious shoppers looking for a drink that can be enjoyed without affecting the next day
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NewsCarlsberg claims 90% reduction in carbon impact of new glass bottles
One million new bottles will begin rolling out, filled with Carlsberg Danish Pilsner
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NewsFmcg giants unite on plan for flexible packaging waste
They have dubbed themseves ’the Flexible Packaging Consortium’ and enlisted recycling specialists Suez
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NewsCity snapshot: Danone plans ‘year of recovery’ after 2020 sales drop
Danone has guided towards a ‘year of recovery’ in 2021, while it has acquired US-based vegan dairy player Earth Island. Plus, UK retail sales slump in January and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Feb: Asda/Walmart, Nestlé, Business rates
The new owners of Asda have been urged to overhaul the supermarket’s strategy after its performance over the Christmas period lagged behind its rivals
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NewsRiverford introduces home compostable packaging
The new packaging will replace the plastic bags used for its fresh fruit, vegetables and salads
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NewsSainsbury’s trials polypropylene plastic recycling at 63 stores
Customers can drop off polypropylene plastic packaging at the front of the stores for Sainsbury’s to recycle
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NewsArla sounds alarm over rise in costs due to rising feed costs
It comes amid tight global supplies of cereals, with Arla warning the cost of production could rise by 6%
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NewsEvents booking platform Feast It pivots into gourmet meal kits
Feast It Deli offers gourmet meal kits from its restaurant and catering partners, plus instructions from chefs
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NewsSaputo hails ‘robust’ results as Cathedral City remains strong
Much of Saputo’s growth came from sales rises by market-leader Cathedral City and best-selling spreads brand Clover
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NewsOnion and leek sales soar in latest Covid-19 lockdown
Volume sales increases were primarily attributed to the lockdown-related trend of scratch-cooking