All news articles – Page 1645
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NewsVegetarian Express launches Seed-bank plant-based recipe service
Vegetarian Express claims each dish has been carefully analysed to show its environmental benefit…
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NewsThomas J Fudge's records loss in first year of PE ownership
Thomas J Fudge’s Remarkable Bakery slipped to a £1.5m pre-tax loss in its first year under private equity ownership
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NewsFox's and Burton's sweat to nail down final merger cash
A £400m merger of Fox’s and Burton’s Biscuits is on a knife edge after funding fell through at the final hurdle
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NewsBooker reports strong third-quarter growth
Booker recorded strong growth in the third quarter, despite a drag from falling tobacco sales…
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NewsSMEs urged not to fear the rise of robot automation
One Poll quizzed 500 c-suite executives from SMEs with 50-999 employees and found 57% had concerns about robotics
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NewsMr Sherick's Shakes appoints liquidator amid cost pressures
The ‘super premium’ range of Mr Sherick’s Shakes retailed at the top end of the market (£1.99 for a 250ml bottle)
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NewsNew wholesale regs pushed Interbev Ltd into administration
Fast-growing drinks wholesaler Interbev Ltd was pushed into administration after new HMRC alcohol regulation hit revenues
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NewsTesco and M&S both fall short of City expectations
“Super Thursday” proved anything but super for the grocers this week
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NewsBuoyant sales for Buckfast but Brexit hits profit margins
Annual accounts for owner J Chandler & Co for the year to 31 March 2017 show a 3.1% rise in sales
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NewsHaribo unveils reduced-sugar Fruitilicious gum sweets
Sweetened with dextrin and sorbitol, the new confectionery provides 33g of sugar per 100g
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NewsCoca-Cola to air ‘First Taste’ ad for Zero Sugar variant
The advert stars the elderly character Mr Hadley, who first appeared 12 years ago in an ad for original Coke
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NewsOcado trials robot assistants for warehouse workers
Ocado said that such technology could be rolled out widely in its customer fulfilment centres by 2025…
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NewsLidl wins Christmas but the surprise package is... Asda
Tesco had been tipped to ‘win’ Christmas, but it was hit by sluggish general merchandise sales and a hit from the collapse of wholesaler Palmer & Harvey
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NewsFaccenda credits profit rise to focus on lower costs
The chicken, duck and turkey supplier is expected to complete a joint venture with the UK poultry arm of US meat giant Cargill
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NewsWyke Farms profits rise despite butterfat cost hikes
The cheesemaker had to contend with a near £1m loss in turnover from its butter division
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NewsBeef producers claim Tesco prioritised Irish beef over Christmas
NBA says it is ‘shameful for Tesco to blame the quality of British product for its absence on Tesco shelves’
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NewsCadbury goes ‘back to its roots’ with £12m campaign
New positioning is focused on the company’s history as “a family brand founded on generous principles”
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NewsConviviality merges drinks buying teams in leadership revamp
Changes would “truly leverage the scale of Conviviality”, the drinks giant said
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NewsMedia Bites 12 January: Tesco, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis/Waitrose, Amazon
‘Super Thursday’ saw the fortunes and disasters of the retail industry dominating yesterday’s news cycle – and grocery retailers in particular as Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose all reported results.
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M Bargains sales soar in Christmas run up
The march of the discounters continues this morning as B&M Bargains unveils strong results in the run up to Christmas, driven by a “robust” performance of its grocery and fmcg ranges. Plus, Conviviality announces raft of organisational changes, with Mark Aylwin leaving the group.