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NewsAmazon plans to roll out more checkout-free convenience stores
A job ad for an Amazon Go engineer in the US says the candidate will build and rollout the network ‘across multiple sites’
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NewsAsda favours posh pop in fizzy drinks revamp
The grocer has overhauled its carbonates range, dropping roughly 40 SKUs and adding close to 60
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NewsIceland in new deal with video parenting site ChannelMum.com
The latest phase of Iceland’s Power of Frozen campaign will comprise 54 vlogger-created videos
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NewsScots would 'stop buying Scottish' produce if prices rose 15%
A YouGov survey revealed three quarters of Scots prefer homegrown produce, but there were price limits to their loyalty
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NewsMedia Bites 10 August: AB InBev, Premier Foods, Unilever, Morrisons, Worldpay
AB InBev has agreed a 50/50 joint venture with Turkish brewer Efes for its businesses in Russia and Ukraine; Premier Foods appoints a new chairman; Unilever bows to investor pressure; Morrisons vows not to adopt fake farm brands; and Worldpay takeover puts jobs at risk.
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group sales growth held back by weak pound
Kerry Group has increased first-half sales by 4.8% to €3.2bn despite a decline in its consumer food division as the weak pound and increased raw material pricing took a toll.
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NewsRaisio’s first half sales slump on UK confectionery troubles
Comparable sales have dropped 17.3% in the first half at Finish food group Raisio as the falling pound and difficulties in its UK confectionery business hit trading.
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NewsCreative challenge: How to revamp rice & noodles in-store
Supermarket rice & noodle aisles need a revamp. The Grocer tasked M Worldwide with cooking up an engaging in-store solution
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NewsHeineken avoids rap from ASA over cricket ad
The watchdog ruled a TV ad for Foster’s did not irresponsibly portray alcohol consumption….
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NewsUK food-to-go value to grow by a third in five years
Coffee shops and specialists such as Greggs and Subway are set to make the highest gains, says IGD
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NewsPremier Foods appoints Keith Hamill as chairman
Hamill will take over in November from David Beever, who is stepping down from the Premier board after nine years
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury's hike kilo of own-label bananas
This is the latest in a series of banana price rises over the last eight months
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NewsPayzone challenged by newsagents over planned changes to T&Cs
The card payments supplier has since scrapped plans to impose a three-year contract
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NewsGousto partners with children's nutrition guru Annabel Karmel
Twenty new “family-friendly” recipes will be available from the recipe box company from September
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NewsNuva flavoured water relaunches as No&More
The brand wanted “clearer messaging” as bottled water’s take-home value sales are in 7%
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NewsUp&Go owner unveils new CEO and expansion ambition
Ex Diageo executive Chris Laidlaw will lead a “house of brands approach” to building a wellbeing portfolio
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NewsMedia Bites 9 August: McDonald's, BAT, Diageo, Worldpay
The papers delve into McDonald’s plans to double the number of stores it has in China; BAT raises $17bn in second largest bond deal of the year; Diageo boss Ivan Menezes’ pay drops; and Worldpay secures £9bn Vantiv deal.
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NewsCity snapshot: Ahold Delhaize feels the benefit of €9.8bn merger as sales and profits grow
Synergies stemming from the €9.8m mega-merger have boosted margins at European food retailer Ahold Delhaize in its second quarter. The group reported a “strong” quarter of sales and profits growth. Plus, Premier Foods appoints a new chairman to replace David Beever; and Stock Spirits Group continues to make progress with turnaround
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NewsAbout 21,000 fipronil contaminated eggs entered UK, says FSA
The regulator has stressed there is no risk to public health and the eggs represent a tiny fraction of eggs sold in the UK
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NewsTyrrells owner Amplify lowers earnings forecast on UK and US market headwinds
Amplify Snack Brands grew sales by more than two-thirds to break the $100m dollar barrier in its second quarter, but the Tyrrells owner warned full-year growth will be slower than previously forecast due to market headwinds in the US and UK.