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NewsNumber of full-time retail jobs in fastest fall in two years
The number of full-time equivalent employees fell 2.4%, with retail outlets down 0.4% in the second quarter
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NewsStrong dollar drags down Coca-Cola’s second quarter sales
Coca-Cola’s net sales dropped 5% in the second quarter to 30 June as Coke was hit by negative currency movement and tough global economic conditions.
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NewsConvibo set to expand one-hour deliveries across London
Convibo currently delivers food from Waitrose and Whole Foods Market
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NewsMondelez to enter China chocolate market with Milka range
The Cadbury Dairy Milk owner has been under pressure from activist investors to improve results
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NewsNapolina readies healthier pasta and sauces
The NPDs are targeted at both families and smaller households
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NewsBush Grub launches Entrition insect snack packs
Packs to contain enough insects to make four separate meals
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NewsPennycook highlights Co-op model as ‘alternative to capitalism’
Co-op CEO takes issue with Times over ‘no more productive system than capitalism’ claim
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NewsSteve Thomas joins Appleby Westward as independent sales head
Thomas takes over from Simon Warren who has been appointed head of multiple accounts
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NewsLidl weighs up 16 Netto sites as Sainsbury's prepares sale
The closing date to make an offer for the stores is 5 August
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NewsTurners Fine Foods collapses with 484 redundancies
Landmark Wholesale member Turners Fine Foods has collapsed after a failed turnaround attempt, with almost 500 staff losing their jobs.
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NewsUS proposes relaxation of beef and lamb import restrictions
Long ban could be overturned by the new year, Defra says
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NewsUK economy grows faster than expected in run up to Brexit
The economy was estimated by the ONS to have grown by 0.6% in the three months to the end of June, increasing from 0.4% in the first quarter of the year.
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NewsOrganix eyes £20m sales for kids’ healthy Punk’d snacks
The new range is targeted at five to 10-year-olds
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NewsCity Snapshot: Store growth helps sales rise 2.2% at McColl’s
Total revenues were up to £469.2m, driven by the acquisition of 24 new convenience stores
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NewsMedia Bites 27 July: AB InBev/SABMiller, Supermarkets, Fever-Tree
“Beer merger on the brink after higher bid falls flat” writes The Times after yesterday’s improved AB InBev offer for SABMiller fails to convince investors
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NewsFever-Tree relaxed about potential tonic war as sales and profits continue to fizz
Fever-Tree’s founders are relaxed about the impending entry of Britvic in the premium mixers category after its revenues soared 69% to £40.6m in first half.
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NewsRevival for Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord
Karen Knowles, a great-great granddaughter of the founders, has launched three lines for health-conscious adults
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NewsLet's build a great future for British food says Andrea Leadsom
I believe the Brexit vote gives us an unparalleled chance to design a set of policies tailored to the needs of the UK
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NewsGreencore sees “modest” Brexit impact as food to go drives sales increase
Greencore’s revenues were up 4% in the 13 weeks to 24 June, with Brexit having only a “modest” impact on the convenience food giant’s trading.
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NewsThe Co-op renews Wincanton logistics deals at two depots
The five-year agreement will involve 13,000 journeys being made each year to 1,000 Co-op stores