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NewsM&S has biggest-ever Valentine’s for flower sales
M&S’s share of flowers and plants reached 17.1% in the eight weeks to 14 February, up from 16.3% a year earlier [Circana], as it sold over a million Valentine’s bouquets
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NewsGreenpeace calls out lobbying on harmful pesticides
CropLife UK was accused of ‘prioritising industry profits’ by Greenpeace, which said it was lobbying against a quick ban on chemicals ‘found to pose serious hazards to human health, wildlife or the environment’
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NewsHiggidy adds shakshuka-inspired quiche to target brunch
The NPD will hit selected retailers on 8 April
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NewsRetail sales volumes up as discounting encouraged January spending
Increased discounting and sales prompted the largest increase in retail sales volumes in nearly two years in January, as consumers splashed out on bigger ticket items
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NewsPeroni aims to ‘broaden the shoulders of beer’ with 0.0% abv fruity duo
Fruit beer was ‘a major opportunity for UK retailers’, with sales having increased by £3.1m year on year, Peroni owner Asahi UK said, citing NIQ data
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NewsDanone sales grow as consumers focus on nutrition
Danone’s sales grew ahead of expectations in 2025, up 4.5% as consumers turned to high-protein and functional dairy products for nutrition
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NewsNestlé investors sweeten on turnaround progress as ice cream exit advances
Investors in Nestlé have shown cautious optimism in a turnaround as new CEO Philipp Navratil unveiled a structural shake-up and advanced plans to sell the reminder of its ice cream business to Froneri
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NewsHain Celestial explores sale of UK-based Hain Daniels
The move is part of a wider comprehensive review of strategic options at Hain led by bankers at Goldman Sachs, appointed by the company in May last year
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NewsSuntory Global Spirits appoints new international president based in London
The new hire was previously head of SGS’ ready-to-drink division in the US
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NewsMorrisons hails generous customers as Marie Curie fundraiser raises £5m in 15 months
Morrisons shoppers had donated thousands to the charity through a feature added to the More Card app
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NewsMoss & Adams rolls out ‘aspirational’ new look for personal care range
The refresh of its affordable handwashes and bath crèmes has introduced ‘a new premium positioning and refined product architecture’
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NewsWho Gives a Crap donations hit £11m as growth stacks up
UK revenues for the brand grew 13.5% to £51.7m in the year to 30 June 2025
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NewsBoparan Private Office grows further after snapping up German turkey firm
Birmingham-headquartered BPO said the business would form part of its European poultry division Storteboom Food Group
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NewsTePe rolls out ‘entry level’ EasyFit interdental brushes
Each conical brush head is designed to adapt to a range of interdental spaces
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NewsSturgeon sanctuary seeks angel investors for no-kill caviar production
Mark Addey has begun the hunt for funding to combine a rehoming programme for ornamental sturgeon with true UK-only caviar farming
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NewsCosta Coffee to invest £1.5m in Welsh store estate in 2026
The coffee giant has at least four new openings planned across Wales this year
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NewsJohn West owner Thai Union hopeful despite tough 2025
The seafood giant’s adjusted operating profit fell by 11% year on year to THB6.9bn (£166.2m), while sales declined by 4.1% to THB132.7bn (£3.2bn)
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NewsBaby formula availability in recovery following recalls
Frustrated parents used X last week to complain they were struggling to find their preferred formula
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NewsCosta Coffee baristas to receive 4.1% pay rise in April
The £7m investment increases the pay for baristas to £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely urges rival chocolate brands not to lower prices
Supermarket chocolate prices were up by 18.4% year on year by the end of 2025, according to Kantar data