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NewsMorrisons sales tumble 5.6% in tough festive trading
Morrisons has reported a 5.6% fall in like-for-like sales excluding fuel for the six weeks to 5 January.
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NewsM&S food business buoyant as clothing sales slump
Marks & Spencer has reported a small drop in quarterly like-for-likes despite a much-publicised revamp of its clothing offer.
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NewsAction on Sugar campaign declares war on sugary products
Health campaigners who led a campaign to cut salt levels in food have opened a new front, this time on sugar, amid growing fears that high levels in food and drink could be a cause of obesity.
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NewsMajestic Wine Christmas sales lifted by fine wine
Majestic Wine has reported good sales over the Christmas and the New Year period, boosted by a strong showing in November and a last-minute festive rush.
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NewsMcDonald's commits to sustainable beef plan
McDonald’s has clarified that its commitment to start buying “verified sustainable beef” as of 2016 is a global target that will include its UK operations.
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NewsProduce Investments confirms bid for Jersey Royal Company
The Jersey Royal Company is set to be acquired by Produce Investments, owner of potato supplier Greenvale.
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NewsFSA begins hunt for foreign food labelled as British
One year on from the horsemeat scandal, the Food Standards Agency has its eyes on a new potential food authenticity issue.
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NewsASA kicks up a stink over L'Oréal deodorant ad
Advertising watchdogs have ruled a national press ad for L’Oréal Paris Men Expert deodorant can’t be shown again in its current form.
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NewsCo-op food sales bounce back over Christmas period
The Co-operative Group has posted like-for-like sales growth of 1% over the key festive period, fuelled by its c-store estate,
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NewsSainsbury’s sales grow 0.2% in ‘tough’ quarter
Sainsbury’s has reported like-for-like sales growth of 0.2%, excluding fuel, for the 14 weeks to 4 January.
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NewsPaterson urges people to buy more British food
Farmers, food manufacturers and the government should do more to encourage people to buy British food, environment secretary Owen Paterson has said.
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NewsDefra under pressure from budget cuts, MPs warn
Swingeing budget cuts could hinder Defra’s ability to handle a variety of challenges, an influential committee of MPs has warned.
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NewsGluten-free brand Genius expands into the Middle East
Free-from bakery brand Genius is going on sale in the Middle East for the first time this week.
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NewsAldi trumpets savings in latest Swap & Save push
Shoppers switching from Asda, Tesco and Morrisons to Aldi can save an average of £28 on their weekly shop, according to the discounter’s latest Swap & Save campaign.
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NewsHeinz brings back 'Get Well Soon' soup campaign
Heinz is bringing back its ‘Get Well’ Soup campaign in partnership with kids’ charity the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
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News2 Sisters to invest millions in Cambuslang poultry site
2 Sisters has announced a major expansion to its Cambuslang poultry site near Glasgow less than two months after revealing the sale of another Scottish site and potential job losses at a third.
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NewsMedina Dairy appoints Shelagh Hancock as MD
Former Milk Link executive Shelagh Hancock has been appointed MD of dairy processor Medina Dairy.
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NewsYoung’s Seafood to open pop-up fish and chip shop in Cambridge
Young’s Seafood is to open a ‘pop-up’ fish and chip shop in Cambridge to promote its responsible sourcing credentials.
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NewsAsda hails record Christmas footfall and online sales
December was a “very tough month for retailers”, Asda president Andy Clarke has said, but insisted the supermarket held its nerve to enjoy bumper Christmas footfall.
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NewsNjoy e-cigarettes hit 2014 with new listings and ad campaign
Leading US e-cigarette maker Njoy has secured a raft of new listings as it looks to grab a greater share of the growing UK market.