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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and the Co-op follow Tesco's lead on GM feed
Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and The Co-operative Group will begin allowing their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry, following Tesco’s announcement on Thursday.
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NewsGreen groups and industry duel over Waitrose ban on neonicotinoids
Industry and farming groups have reacted to the news that Waitrose is to ban suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns about their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.
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NewsHorsemeat: Eight UK businesses linked to Dutch beef recall
Eight UK businesses may have received beef from the Dutch traders implicated in the Europe-wide horsemeat recall.
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NewsFSA: No lead risk in rice following US study
Rice products in the UK do not pose a threat to consumers, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said, following a US study that found high levels of lead in US rice imports.
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NewsKerry relaunches van sales to boost c-store fresh & chilled
Kerry Foods is relaunching its van sales business under the new name Kerryfresh…
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NewsCampaigners press England to join plastic bag charge
Campaigners urge England and Scotland to introduce carrier bag charge…
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NewsVion abattoir closure deals 'disastrous' blow to Welsh sheep industry
The Welsh sheep industry has been dealt a disastrous blow by the closure of one of the largest abattoirs in Anglesey, the trade body for Welsh red meat, HCC, has said.
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NewsConsumers don't trust supermarkets on GM food, poll finds
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly three quarters of consumers do not trust supermarkets to tell the truth about the use of technology to genetically modify food.
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NewsMartin Glenn replaces Benoit Testard at United Biscuits
Martin Glenn will replace Benoit Testard as CEO of United Biscuits, it was announced today.
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NewsWho shrank all the pies? Er, Greggs. (And prices up too)
Greggs has shrunk a wide range of pasties, rolls and donuts at the same time as pushing up its prices…
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NewsWaitrose bans suppliers from using neonicotinoid pesticides
Waitrose is banning suppliers from using three neonicotinoid pesticides over concerns of their effect on bees, butterflies and other crop pollinators.
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NewsAsda enjoys sales bounce after billboard campaign
Outdoor billboard advertising has increased customers’ intention to buy a line of Asda products by 31%, a study has shown.
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NewsAldi TV spot shines light on British beef
Aldi’s latest TV advert plays up its British beef credentials.
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NewsHate Marmite? It turns out Brits actually love it
It’s a product that has traded on its love/hate relationship with people’s tastebuds for years, but now it would seem that more Brits actually love Marmite than not.
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NewsRetail leaders attack Miliband plan for local veto on high-street shops
Retail experts have attacked plans by Labour leader Ed Miliband for communities to have a veto over which shops are allowed onto the high street.
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NewsPZ Cussons sees strength in core brands amid challenging outlook
Soap maker PZ Cussons has predicted a return to profitable growth for the year as it reported group performance “in line with management expectations” for the period 30 January to 10 April.
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NewsMarks & Spencer food sales jump but clothing struggles
M&S has reported a 4% jump in like-for-like food sales in the fourth quarter, but its clothing business continued to struggle.
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NewsNicole Scherzinger named face of Müller's chilled dessert range
Pop star Nicole Scherzinger has been chosen as the glamorous face of Müller Corner’s new chilled dessert-style range.
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NewsHorsemeat: Netherlands recalls 50,000 tonnes of beef
The Netherlands is recalling 50,000 tonnes of beef across Europe - including potentially the UK - because they might contain horsemeat.