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NewsCAP reform deal settles European farm policy
The way has been paved for a new European farm policy, after the three main EU institutions – the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission – struck a deal last night.
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NewsBrewers combat falling sales with 'Let There Be Beer' campaign
The brewing industry today launched a major campaign to try to reverse falling beer sales and re-invent the image of the sector in the minds of consumers.
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NewsMorrisons eyes M local expansion in North with Bury distribution hub
Morrisons will support the expansion of its M local convenience stores in the North with a new distribution centre in Bury, Lancashire.
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NewsSubway opens first franchise in a Lidl supermarket
The first Subway franchise to be housed within a Lidl supermarket opened today.
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NewsPETA ad banned for comparing eating meat to smoking
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an ad that compared eating meat with smoking and said meat consumption increased the risk of getting heart disease and cancer.
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NewsBoparan group reports 35% drop in third-quarter profits
The food empire of Ranjit Boparan Singh has seen a 35% decrease in Q3 profit after the horsemeat scandal, cost inflation and the weather conspired to take their toll on the group’s performance.
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NewsASA stamps out Parozone 'kills 100%' of germs claim
Household cleaning specialist Jeyes has been rapped by advertising watchdogs for claiming its Parozone bleach products kill 100% of toilet germs.
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NewsTesco declares ‘we’re back’, as multi-channel march continues
Tesco’s transformation into a multi-channel provider is beginning to take shape, one of the executives leading the makeover has said.
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NewsBeer adverts slated as outdated and stereotypical
British consumers have rapped beer advertising for being ‘outdated’ and ‘stereotypical’.
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NewsCo-op brings Christmas to summer with latest campaign
The Co-operative Group is sprinkling a Christmas theme over its latest summer ad, rebranding the season as “the most wonderful time of the year” and rehashing Andy Williams’ famous winter ballad.
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NewsNisa to supply half of Martin McColl c-stores under new deal
Leading convenience retailer Martin McColl has agreed a new contract with Nisa that will see the buying group supply around half of its convenience stores.
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NewsDairy UK’s Jim Begg to retire after 43 years
Dairy UK director-general Jim Begg has announced he is to retire from the dairy industry after 43 years.
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NewsWaitrose to source all frozen beef from Dovecote Park
Waitrose has begun sourcing all its frozen beef from a single dedicated supplier.
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NewsTobacco smuggling in the spotlight as HMRC defends figures
HMRC has admitted it will struggle to meet its targets on recouping lost revenue from tobacco smuggling.
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NewsRSPCA badger cull advert draws complaints
The Advertising Standards Authority has received 80 complaints in the past 24 hours about an anti-badger cull ad run by the RSPCA.
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NewsWarburtons sales break £500m barrier as profits bounce back
Warburtons profits have recovered from a tough 2011 as sales broke through the £500m mark.
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NewsGenius poised to shake up Australian free-from market
British gluten-free bread brand Genius is to make its Australian debut with a range of 10 products.
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NewsProduce World splits in three amid corporate restructure
Veg supplier Produce World is changing its corporate structure and splitting into three new business units to better focus on the different needs of its root vegetable and brassicas customers.
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NewsCoat made of chest hair promotes Arla’s ‘manly’ milk drink
Arla has unveiled a new type of fur coat – made out of discarded male chest hair – to celebrate the launch of its new Wing-Co protein-rich chocolate-flavoured milk drink, targeted at men.
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NewsUK households £1 a week worse off as inflation takes toll
The average UK family had £1 a week less to spend on shopping over the last 12 months, new research conducted on behalf of Asda has suggested.