All news articles – Page 175
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NewsMedia Bites 2 April: Trump tariffs, Asda, inflation, Wild, Tobacco, 7-Eleven
Much of today’s press focus is on Donald Trump and speciifcally the US president’s so-called ’Liberation Day’ tarrifs
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NewsGreencore to buy rival food-to-go firm Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Bakkavor had previously rebuffed two offers from Greencore, including a £1.1bn approach last month.
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NewsOceanSaver censured by ASA over environmental claims
The watchdog investigated four matters raised by Ecover and its parent company, People Against Dirty Holdings
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NewsAbsolut Vodka & Sprite adds new watermelon flavour
The launch will be supported with a summer marketing campaign through social media, OOH advertising and influencer partnerships
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NewsAnt-inspired ‘hairy gripper’ boost for robotic picking in Ocado and Amazon backed research
In tests with 30 different household objects, the addition of ‘hairs’ increased the prototype gripper’s grasp success rate from 64% to 90%
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NewsUK seafood industry gets major export boost in Vietnam
The sector has taken a hit since Brexit, as it counted the EU as a major export market
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NewsScientist calls for transparency from chewing gum brands
A recent US pilot study found natural chewing gums release ‘similar amounts of microplastics’ to synthetic gums
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NewsHarvey Nichols losses deepen despite turnaround attempts
The retailer blamed ‘weak consumer confidence as a result of the cost of living crisis’ however it’s the latest loss under the ownership of Hong Kong-based Dickson Concepts
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NewsUK fmcg businesses offshoring jobs to cheaper European countries amid tax rises
Small to medium-sized fmcg businesses are increasingly hiring for certain roles in international markets
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NewsHome Office praise for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats on illegal working ‘beyond absurd’ group claims
‘The elephant in the room is why platforms would even want to allow substitute when people with the right to work could just sign up directly,’ Worker Info Exchange said
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NewsAldi and Lidl’s growth surging again as pressure mounts on household finances
On the same day council tax, energy, and water bills are rising with the start of a new financial year, Kantar data this morning showed Aldi’s sales growing faster than they have in over a year
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NewsIceland Foods CEO warns of price rises as food inflation surges
Tarsem Dhaliwal said that he expected food inflation to reach 4% across the sector, as suppliers and retailers mitigate cost increases from April
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NewsGreencore hikes earnings forecast amid latest Bakkavor buyout attempt
Greencore’s share price was up 5% following the announcement
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NewsOil specialist KTC Edibles bought by Whitworths Food Group
KTC has been owned by private equity firm Endless since May 2022
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NewsSacla’ launches quartet of add-water pasta pots into grocery
The pots would appeal to ’younger shoppers who seek out convenience’, said Sacla’
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NewsTropicana eyes health trend with Fresh & Light launch
Selected SKUS are now available from Asda and Ocado
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NewsViral date-based soft drink Milaf Cola to make UK debut
The drink would bring the rich nutritional benefits of dates to a wider audience, said Milaf Cola
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NewsEPR is a tax and won’t improve recycling before 2030, admits Treasury spending watchdog
The Treasury has also forecast the cost of EPR will rise by £200m from the government’s previous estimate by the end of the Parliament
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NewsUnilever acquires sustainable deodorant brand Wild
The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but it is believed to value Wild at around £230m
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News‘Category first’ Indian agave spirit Ayam to make UK debut
The spirit is made with 100% agave americana, sourced from India’s Deccan plateau and distilled in small batches