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NewsThe Free From Beer Co makes national debut with Asda listing
The brand’s Session Pilsner and Session IPA have launched into the retailer in 330ml cans
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NewsDaye to launch ‘world’s first’ CBD-infused tampons via DTC
Daye claims the 150mg of full-spectrum CBD in its tampons can soothe menstrual cramps
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s stems sales slowdown amid store estate shake-up
Sainsbury’s has posted a small 0.2% drop in second quarter like-for-like sales (ex fuel), while announcing it plans to axe as many as 125 stores across its supermarkets, convenience stores and Argos outlets amid 200 openings.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 Sep: M&S, AG Barr, Hotel Chocolat
Marks & Spencer is parting ways with yet another director as Gordon Mowat, head of supply chain and logistics for the firm’s troubled clothing and home arm, has been pushed out after two years in the role.
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NewsFentimans profit growth hit by sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling despite sales jump
The premium soft drinks producer saw gross profits rise 14% last year but the growth was softened by costs associated with the sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling
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NewsBlue-chip fmcg companies among top 10 on sustainability
Fmcg companies and retailers are leading the fight against climate change among blue-chip companies, with Unilever, M&S and Tesco ranking among the top 10 most sustainable businesses
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NewsSodaStream chairman Birnbaum arrested on suspicion of insider trading
He was detained for questioning yesterday and later released after posting a 1.2 million shekel (£270k) guarantee
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NewsItsu launches ‘category-first’ seaweed snack for children
Crispy Seaweed Thins for Children come in Original and Tomato, and provide 367 calories per 100g
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NewsCostco’s Steve Pappas retires after 50-year career in retail
Pappas spent 29 years with wholesaler Costco, 22 of them helping to develop its business in Asia, Australia and Europe
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NewsPret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year
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News‘Unnecessary’ levels of salt in sauces and marinades
The campaign group found 54% of products tested were high in salt and would receive a red traffic light
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NewsVivera calls for plant-based ‘Velvet Revolution’ with range relaunch
Rolling into supermarkets this week, the launch features ‘striking’ new packaging and two new SKUs
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NewsSainsbury’s scraps plastic carrier bags for online deliveries
The move was announced in an email from the supermarket to online customers this morning
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NewsBudweiser and Stella Artois to lose plastic rings in packaging overhaul
Budweiser Brewing Group claims the move will cut out approximately 850 tonnes of plastic every year
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NewsNisa store in Sale reopens within hours of ram-raid attack
Ram-raiders targeted Hamant Patel’s Manor Avenue, Sale, shop in the early hours of Saturday 14 September
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NewsHenderson Wholesale reports rocketing sales and profits
The company-owned stores division, Henderson Retail posted a 12% increase in turnover to £384m and a 12.9% jump in pre-tax profit to £8.7m
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NewsOriginal Free Drinks launches six-strong 0% RTD cocktails range
The range consists of Classic G&T, Pink G&T, Italian Spritz, Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Ginger Dram drinks
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat annual sales and profits jump amid global expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat has shrugged off “economic headwinds” on the UK high street to post a 14% full year sales surge and a 9% rise in underlying earnings. Plus, sales and profits drop at AG Barr after “disappointing” first half and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 Sep: Ocado/TDL, Tesco/Food waste, M&S
The company at the centre of an extraordinary legal dispute involving some of the UK’s best-known retailers has hit out at Ocado, accusing the retail technology company of over-reacting to its attempts to poach key executives
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NewsProduct recall leads to administration for Thomas Tucker
Popcorn supplier Thomas Tucker has called in administrators after a food safety recall caused a cash shortfall in the business.