All news articles – Page 1816
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NewsFairtrade first claim by baby brand Piccolo
The startup’s new Pure range is set to reach Waitrose next month
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NewsFresca and Cartama form joint venture for avocado supply
The jv formalises an eight-year trading relationship between the two companies
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NewsDeals getting less sweet as chocolate brands cut promotions
The latest data reveals confectionery brands have already made big cuts to supermarket promotions
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NewsWincanton secures new Wilko distribution contract
Wincanton make at least 100,000 deliveries each year and handle all transport operations for the retailer
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NewsMigrant labour fears unfounded, claim government ministers
They told the Efra Committee there was “no evidence” the food sector had faced any difficulties attracting migrant labour
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NewsEuro Garages opens KFC drive-through at Mill Farm development
Forecourt operator plans to open 30 more across the UK by 2020
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NewsAldi and Lidl defend using lorry drivers to unload trucks
Lorry driver David Janczak-Hogarth claimed the discounters were letting “any Tom, Dick or Harry in the warehouse”
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NewsMedia Bites 16 March: National insurance U-turn, Brexit, inflation, Unilever
The embarrassing climb down by Chancellor Philip Hammond over national insurance hikes for the self-employed dominates coverage this morning, with the papers calling it a Tory U-turn.
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NewsSacla’ brings vegan Bionaturae meat alternative to UK
The range is made with high-protein wheat by-product Mopur
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury's warns of competitive pressures as like-for-like sales decline
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has warned this morning of “very competitive” market conditions as like-for-like sales fell 0.5% at the supermarket in its fourth quarter, including a 4% slump in the general merchandise division. Plus, logistics firm Wincanton secures five-year contract with discount retail chain Wilko.
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NewsNairn’s reformulates snacks as gluten-free
The revamped Astro Bites and Snackers follow the opening of Nairn’s £6.5m facility
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NewsEfficiencies and weak pound boost earnings at Moy Park
Northern Irish poultry producer Moy Park has reported a four-fold increase in pre-tax profit despite the “economic turbulence” and “uncertainty” resulting from Brexit.
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NewsSainsbury's Tu clothing gets weather-responsive ad campaign
Interactive screens will use Met Office data to show the best Tu outfit for current weather conditions
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NewsM&S opens 'Frazzled Cafés' with Ruby Wax
Cafés in 11 locations will host sessions for customers feeling ’frazzled and overwhelmed’
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NewsFirst Milk appoints Shelagh Hancock as new CEO
Former Medina MD Hancock, will replace Mike Gallacher, who was credited with turning around the dairy co-op
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NewsGMB calls on Park Royal food companies to pay £10 an hour
Union argues companies including Bakkavor, Eat and Charlie Bigham’s should adopt Living Wage Foundation’s recommended rate
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NewsPeperami adds first beef variant in Classic and Peppered flavours
The NPD will roll out later this month alongside a new look for the original pork stick
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever CEO calls for shake-up of UK takeover rules
Unilever boss Paul Polman has called on the Government to tighten up UK takeover rules after the Anglo-Dutch Marmite producer successfully saw off a £115bn bid approach from Kraft Heinz last month. Plus retail shares suffer and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsTout's plans extra services for Somerset Budgens amid backlash
Local council is still opposed to opening in Cleve, which will include a pub, café, hairdresser and beauty salon
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NewsMedia Bites 15 March: Unilever, UK takeover rules, Ocado
Unilever is considering returning cash to shareholders, making medium-sized acquisitions and more aggressive cost cuts as part of a sweeping review, the results of which it will announce next month.