All news articles – Page 1135
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NewsLockdown and writedowns halve Diageo’s annual profits
Annual profits at global spirits giant Diageo have almost halved amid write-downs of £1.4bn and an 8.4% slump in sales due to closure of pubs and restaurant, the cancellation of sporting events and a plunge in travel retail.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Aug: Eat Out To Help Out, Heineken, Hammerson
British high streets received a boost from the launch of the government-backed discount dining scheme on Monday
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NewsFix8 bucks shrinkflation trend by upping size of its kombucha bottles
The move follows consumer demand for larger bottles of its kombucha range
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NewsYoung’s brings back Hooked brand with smoked sea bass NPD
The seafood supplier has resurrected the ”fresh, modern” brand after an absence of more than three years
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NewsBread Spread recalls 21 chicken sandwich products over listeria fears
The recall affects a total of 21 product lines
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NewsWaitrose digital chief Ben Stimson confirms departure
Stimson has been with the company for a decade and moved into his current role in May 2019
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NewsAsda to trial hydrogen fuel cell use at Skelmersdale distribution centre
Asda said it hoped the trial would see the retailer reduce its carbon dioxide on the site by 120kg per year
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NewsFace mask rules may have to be reviewed, warns House of Lords report
The new rules have added to rising tide of violence and abuse directed towards shopworkers
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils cheese innovation fixture in 101 stores
The retailer will initially showcase cheeses from Biotiful, Arla and Vitalite
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NewsWaitrose rolls out drive-through collection service
Some locations also offer John Lewis click & collect and return services
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NewsHeineken profits plunge as UK pub network closes
Profits at Heineken have fallen off a cliff as the brewer’s high exposure to the pub trade in the UK led to lower volumes and higher costs during the coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsMedia Bites 3 Aug: Amazon, John Lewis/Waitrose, Byron Burger
Amazon has struck deals to open more than 10 Amazon Go convenience stores and is holding talks on about another 20
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NewsExalt to make debut with meal replacements and juices range
The drinks had been made in consultation with food technologists, nutritionists and taste experts
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NewsOC&C Global 50 shows the fmcg giants in good health
The world’s 50 biggest fmcg companies continued their resurgence before lockdown hit, posting their highest levels of organic growth since 2015
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NewsDave McNulty hired as MD at Burts Snacks
He will replace current MD and chairman David Nairn, who is stepping down after 14 years in the role
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NewsLidl set to open £70m Peterborough regional distribution centre
The 450,000 sq ft facility is replacing an existing smaller warehouse in Lutterworth
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NewsCracker Drinks Co uses Future Fund to help surge past funding target
Craft soft drink business Cracker Drinks Co has smashed its £250k crowdfunding target within six hours of launching, thanks to help from the government’s coronavirus SME growth scheme.
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NewsLily’s Kitchen revenues near £40m amid exports surge
Premium petfood brand Lily’s Kitchen saw revenues jump to near £40m ahead of its acquisition by Nestlé on soaring export sales and strong growth in its home market.
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NewsInsect-based petfood maker Aardvark smashing fundraising target
A startup producer of insect protein petfood has smashed its launch fundraising target as it prepares to make its first products.
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NewsAt-home demand helps Quorn offset foodservice shutdown
A spike in demand from supermarket shoppers has helped meat-free brand Quorn offset a collapse in its foodservice business throughout the Covid-19 crisis.