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NewsHeatwave helps AG Barr and Britvic shares climb
The heatwave has given investors in Britvic and AG Barr reason to cheer after their merger deal collapsed…
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NewsAsda suppliers to face surprise BRC audits
Suppliers to Asda will have to pass unannounced BRC audits as of this autumn, as the supermarket seeks to toughen up its inspection regime and reinforce consumer trust following the horsemeat scandal.
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NewsBeer volumes fall to lowest level since 1999
New beer sales figures highlight how glad brewers will have been to see the sunshine over the past few weeks.
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NewsMorrisons acquires banana ripening factory
Morrisons is to acquire its first banana ripening site in Boston, Lincolnshire, to improve the quality and consistency of its bananas in store.
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NewsTobacco smuggling probe launched by government
Small shop leaders have welcomed a new government inquiry into tobacco smuggling.
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NewsWincanton trading 'on track' despite 'competitive pressures'
Wincanton has said its trading for the past three months has been in line with expectations, despite “competitive pressures” in the marketplace.
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NewsScotland defends alcohol pricing plan as EU countries flag concerns
The Scottish Government has defended its plan to bring in minimum unit pricing on alcohol after five European wine-producing countries warned it could decimate trade.
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NewsShellfish harvesting halted after food poisoning outbreak
Shellfish harvesting in Shetland has been suspended after unusually high levels of toxins were detected in shellfish traced back to Scottish manufacturer Shetland Mussels.
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NewsNominate your favourite Continental cheese
Attention cheesemakers and cheese fans! The Grocer is looking for outstanding gems from the world of Continental cheese for an exciting feature in our upcoming Dairymen supplement.
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NewsRoyal baby George inspires Asda clothing ‘rebrand’
Asda has paid tribute to the new Royal baby by regally rebranding its clothing arm George.com.
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NewsGluten-free brand Genius lands Asda listing
Gluten-free bread brand Genius has secured a listing with Asda – putting it in all the big four supermarkets for the first time.
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NewsUnilever sales rise 5% as growth slows in emerging markets
Economic ‘headwinds’ in emerging countries have slowed down Unilever’s growth, it said today, as the fmcg giant warned of sluggish conditions continuing to hit its major markets.
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NewsRetail employment shows strongest growth since 2009
Retail employment enjoyed the strongest growth since 2009 in the second quarter of 2013, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsSainsbury’s mobile network offers pay-as-you-go plans
Sainsbury’s launched its mobile network this week promising a “competitive” pricing plan with bundles costing between £10 and £20.
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NewsBrewdog rapped by ASA for offensive language
Self-styled ‘punk’ brewer Brewdog has been rapped by advertising watchdogs for using offensive language on its website.
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NewsCompass Group sales buoyed by US as Europe struggles
Compass Group has reported third-quarter sales growth of 4%, buoyed by strong performances in the US and emerging markets.
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NewsCo-op hires Tesco’s Michael Fletcher as food trading director
The Co-operative Group has named Michael Fletcher as trading director for its food business.
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NewsWilkinson's profits rise 21% but fall short of expectations
Pre-tax profits at Wilkinson have risen 21% to £27.5m in the past year but came in lower than expected, the retailer has said in its annual review.
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NewsRoyal baby sparks retail frenzy to share in the good news
From special offers and adverts to free nappies and Royal rebrandings, retailers have been marking the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child.
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News113 jobs on the line as Karro Food reviews Somerset site
Karro Food Group – the company that acquired the Vion UK pork operations in a management buyout earlier this year – is considering scaling back operations at its Wiveliscombe site in Somerset.