All news articles – Page 14
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NewsHolland & Barrett promotes Anthony Houghton to group CEO to ‘accelerate’ growth
Houghton will take on the position from October while Vineta Bajaj joins as new CFO, replacing Nick Allen who has left the business to pursue other opportunities
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NewsPromo study academics meet government to call for extension of HFSS ban
The experts will call on the DHSC and Defra to expand the scope of the ban beyond the 13 pre-packaged products covered by the original legislation brought in by the previous government
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NewsLidl secures investor offer to fund construction of 35 stores across UK and Europe
Lidl is aiming to complete the deal this financial year, ending in February 2026, to accelerate its expansion programme
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NewsSnappy Shopper launches 24/7 delivery feature for convenience retailers
The new service offers dynamic pricing, giving retailers the option to apply a surcharge on out-of-hours orders, as well as operational flexibility
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NewsDomino’s criticised over HFSS ad ‘likely to appeal to children’
The ad was challenged over whether it was from a product that was HFSS and if it was directed at children
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NewsIceland Foods rebrands Bonus Card scheme in major new loyalty push
Iceland Foods has overhauled its loyalty programme, rebranding the Bonus Card as the Bonus Club while introducing enhanced monetary rewards and third-party partnerships
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NewsMorrisons’ Christmas chocolate tubs deal angers health campaigners ahead of bogof ban
Morrisons said this week it was helping customers stock up on family favourites ahead of Christmas
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NewsGreens Retail launches foodservice concept store ‘Greens on the Go’
Greens Retail said it marked a ‘clear shift’ from traditional convenience towards an almost entirely food for now and food for later proposition
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NewsAldi to launch own-label Guinness rival Mulligan’s Stout
It will roll out across the retailer’s estate from 8 September
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NewsTrout infections raise concerns from welfare campaigners
Following an FOI inquiry, Animal Equality UK said it had been left alarmed by a ‘critical data gap’ in the number of fish that die from highly infectious diseases
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NewsLidl invests £435m in warehouses to support growth plans
The discounter has completed its two-stage extension at its Belvedere site in London, investing £285m across two buildings
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NewsKff and Medina Foodservice appoint new managing director
The new MD previously spent more than 10 years in various roles at sister company Brakes
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NewsNichols backs Vimto sub-brand Wonderfuel with £1m push
Wonderfuel is listed in retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Booths
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NewsWaitrose meets Better Chicken Commitment standard across own-label range
By the end of August 2025, 100% of Waitrose own brand fresh, frozen and ingredient chicken will meet the BCC
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NewsProper mounts challenge to Love Corn with Crunch Corn reboot
The snacks are made using regeneratively farmed corn
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NewsCo-op to launch beer from Palestinian microbrewery Taybeh Brewing Co
The beer will be stocked in 1,600 Co-op stores from 10 September
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NewsConfidence flatlines for food companies as fears grow over Reeves’ budget
A new FDF survey of its members found confidence levels in the second quarter of the year were still at ‘-40%’
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NewsCo-op boosts health offer with Holland & Barrett range
Co-op has created ‘Health and Wellness’ bays to support Holland & Barrett’s range
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NewsSamworth Brothers debt burden soars to almost £200m
The Leicestershire-headquartered food manufacturing giant spent another £87.4m on projects in 2024, meaning net debt ballooned to £190m
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NewsWomen in Wholesale expands Coaching Academy
Each cohort will meet monthly from September to February for six 90-minute virtual sessions