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NewsCompass teams up with Nick Clegg for apprenticeship week
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a series of events to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, one of which will be hosted by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.
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NewsDunbia to provide Hereford beef for Co-op's premium range
The Co-operative Group and red meat supplier Dunbia have announced a partnership to use 100% British Hereford beef.
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NewsCo-op offers retail apprenticeships to Pharmacy staff
The Co-operative Pharmacy is planning to offer apprenticeships in retail skills and customer service to its branch workers.
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NewsCameron: No decision yet on plain cigarette packaging
David Cameron has said no decision has yet been made on whether to enforce plain packaging on cigarettes and tobacco in the UK. Responding to a question from a cigarette packaging manufacturer at a meeting in West Yorkshire on Thursday (7 March), Cameron said: “The decision has not been taken. ...
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NewsEugene Walsh replaces Amal Pramanik at Imperial Tobacco UK
Imperial Tobacco UK has appointed Eugene Walsh to the position of UK General Manager, replacing Amal Pramanik, who will become the company’s divisional director.
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NewsSpar launches limited-edition cakes for Easter
Spar has launched two cake lines for Easter as it continues its limited-edition, seasonal ranges.
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NewsHorsemeat: Bute found in meatballs and burgers in Portugal
Meatballs and burgers have tested positive for the veterinary drug phenylbutazone in tests conducted by Portuguese consumer protection association Deco.
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NewsHorsemeat: Poland in the frame for Ikea meatballs contamination
The horse DNA found in Ikea meatballs last week came from Poland, Ikea’s Swedish meatballs manufacturer Dafgard has claimed.
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NewsEcover wades into plastic bottles made from sea waste
Ecological cleaning brand Ecover is developing a fully sustainable and recyclable plastic packaging that incorporates waste recovered from the sea.
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Processed meat linked to heart disease in pan-European study
High consumption of processed meat is likely to increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and early death, a study of nearly half a million people has suggested.
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NewsCo-op savings scheme proves popular as stamp sales soar
The Co-operative Group, which launched its new ‘protected’ Christmas savings scheme trust fund in January, has seen sales of its savings stamps soar by a third.
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NewsVimto sparkles as Nichols reports 13% rise in profits
Strong sales of Vimto have driven Nichols’ profit and dividend growth into double-digit figures, as the company announced that CEO Brendan Hynes is to step down.
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NewsHorsemeat scandal hits Tesco and Ikea across social media
Ikea, Tesco and other big retailers have been mentioned in 171,440 comments on social media since the outbreak of the horsemeat scandal on 14 January.
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NewsTesco pledges to keep listening on Sherborne superstore
Tesco has pledged to continue consulting Dorset residents over plans to build a superstore in the market town of Sherborne despite fierce opposition.
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NewsAB InBev beats own targets on environment and recycling
Brewer AB InBev has surpassed its three-year global environmental goals on use of water, energy, carbon emissions and recycling, it has announced.
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NewsGovernment plots plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco
The government is reportedly planning to use the Queen’s Speech to introduce legislation on plain packaging on tobacco products.
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NewsCostcutter agrees major new deal with Palmer & Harvey
Costcutter has agreed a new tie-up with wholesale giant Palmer & Harvey, signalling its intention to quit Nisa.
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NewsLads' mags get display guidance from ACS
Shop managers can now benefit from new guidance from the Association of Convenience Stores on how to display lads’ mags discreetly.
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NewsHorsemeat: ABP boss Paul Finnerty promises radical measures to tackle scandal
Paul Finnerty, chief executive of ABP Food Group – the Irish meat processor whose Silvercrest plant produced the Tesco Everyday Value burger that was found to contain 29.1% horse – has fielded MPs’ questions on the scandal.
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NewsSodaStream drops bid to overturn TV advert ban
SodaStream has backed down in its defence of an advert that was banned by TV watchdogs, citing costs.