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NewsHealth claims thrown into disarray by EFSA rejections
The EFSA has assessed the first batch of health claims - and rejected a massive 70%. Where next for those that have lost out, asks Nick Hughes
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Eggs stamped on farm in Lion code update
Egg producers are being urged to stamp eggs on the farm in a move to improve supply chain traceability.The amendments to the Lion code, which will apply to caged egg producers from 31 December this year and free-range producers from 31...
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Good Little Company crosses the Irish Sea
Northern Irish producer The Good Little Company is spreading its charitable message nationwide. Its Good Little Sausages and Great Big Sausages, both made from 85% outdoor-bred pork, have gone into 150 Waitrose stores nationwide (rsp:...
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News'This is not a popularity contest,' says Euler Hermes's Desnos
Euler Hermes was vilified by the food and drink industry after the trade credit insurance crisis plunged the supply chain into chaos last September. A year on, its defiant UK boss, Fabrice Desnos, tells James Ball why he took such a hardline stance - and warns he'll do it again if he has to
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Organic lines cut by a third as sales fall
Plummeting organic sales have led Tesco and Asda to slash the number of organic lines stocked by at least 30%, exclusive data reveals.Tesco, which just two weeks ago pledged to support the category's recovery, has cut the number of...
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Mars embraces football fever with England sponsorship deal
Mars Chocolate this week announced a five-year sponsorship deal with the English national team and the Football Association.
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Eurospar debuts in the south of England
Appleby Westward Group is to open the first Eurospar stores in southern England after securing three Somerfield stores from The Co-operative Group.The Spar wholesaler will reopen the stores in Keynsham, Liskeard and Minehead by Christmas...
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Unilever enlists help of indie expert panel
Unilever has created a panel of cutting edge independent retailers to brainstorm ideas that it hopes will help c-stores and the manufacturer grow sales.The Retail Advisory Panel will have a key role in helping to shape the Partners for...
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Environmental tick for reefer shipping
Container ships moving fresh produce around the globe create a third more greenhouse gas emissions than specialised reefer ships, a new study shows.
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Sustainable seafood fails to hook shoppers
Sustainable fishing comes last in the list of shoppers' environmental concerns according to a new survey, despite a recent publicity drive that included the film End of the Line.Consumers appear to have ignored the movie's stark warning...
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Less packaging used for Young’s fish pies
Young's has relaunched its fish pies in lighter packaging to give the range an eco-friendly edge.The products, including old favourite Admiral's Pie, remain the same portion size but outer cartons have been reduced in weight to take the...
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Mills portfolio swells with five Somerfields
Convenience chain Mills Group is set to open its largest-ever stores after securing five supermarkets from The Co-operative Group.The five Somerfields stretch from Durham to Nottingham and are between 5,000 sq ft and 9,000 sq ft two to...
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Third Party: How can Pimm’s see off the Pitchers threat?
Sainsbury's may have tweaked the label but Diageo has further work to do to protect its brand, says Peter Lidgey
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Watercress world at war over land-grown upstart
Traditional British watercress growers have taken the fight to 'inferior' land-grown cress by applying for protected European status for their growing method.The NFU Watercress Growers' Association this week filed an application for...
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Nom takes on Müller with light pot launch
Nom UK has unveiled ambitious plans to take on Müller and become a major branded and own-label yoghurt producer. The new UK arm of the Austrian dairy giant launched Nom Naturally Light into Asda last week. The four-strong yoghurt range...
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Stans set for second store in Llangollen
Stans Superstore has secured a second store.The Shropshire-based independent supermarket has had an offer accepted on a disused car showroom and filling station in Llangollen, Clwyd."Our offer has been accepted and we're...
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NewsAsda is UK’s biggest clothing retailer
Asda has hit its target of becoming Britain’s biggest clothing retailer 18 months early, with George achieving market share of 10.1% by volume, according to TNS data.
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Supermarkets' brand data 'mostly wrong'
An incredible 80% of the information held on supermarket IT systems about branded goods is wrong.
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Unilever cleans up with Diversey divestment
Consumer goods giant Unilever has diluted its stake in industrial cleaning business JohnsonDiversey, in a deal worth more than $400m.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales growth slows
Sainsbury’s has posted like-for-like sales growth of 4.6% for the past three months – down from the 7% rate of the previous quarter.