All news articles – Page 695
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NewsFischer Farms widens recruitment ahead of major vertical farm opening
It is looking to take on 17 additional recruits in technical and operational roles which will add new jobs to the local area.
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NewsCity snapshot: THG’s sales slow as it agrees new lending package
THG remained in growth in the third quarter amid resilience in its beauty, health and wellness categories, though sales momentum slowed considerably in its third quarter
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NewsMedia Bites 25 October: Rishi Sunak, UK economy, Tesco, M&S
The front pages of this morning’s papers are dominated by news that Rishi Sunak has been crowned as the new prime minister.
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NewsHeura raises €20m in mission to be European plant-based category leader
Plant-based brand Heura has raised €20m (£17.4m) to continue its rapid growth across Europe.
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NewsFood producer profit warnings hit 21-year high as costs spiral
Profits warnings have spiked at UK-listed firms amid soaring input cost inflation, with pressure on food producers’ bottom lines the most severe for more than 20 years.
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NewsPilgrim’s UK boosts capacity with new efficiencies at Bromborough site
The company has installed two inline processes at the site which speed up the packing process and increase capacity
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NewsPrinces survey shows shoppers planning to buy more canned goods
Those planning to buy more canned goods cited lower prices and longer shelf lives as key motivations for doing so, found a survey of over 1,000 consumers by Princes
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NewsB&M invites shoppers to buy now, pay later with Klarna
It means shoppers can complete a purchase at checkout using the Klarna app and pay for it in three interest-free instalments
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NewsFalling UK beef demand leading to slump in imports
Rising inflation means shoppers are likely looking for cheaper alternatives
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NewsBoots launches drive for 10,000 temp staff over Christmas
The retailer said new employees would be part of its enhanced staff discount programme, which was introduced to provide support during the cost of living crisis
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NewsFood safety watchdog warns Brits ‘taking food risks’ due to money pressures
Four in 10 people said they were worried about being able to afford food in the next month
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NewsEuropean olive oil output to fall by a quarter, EU Commission warns
Plunging output in Italy and Spain would be offset “to some extent” by a strong Greek harvest and by imports from outside the EU
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NewsPalm oil-free margarine makes UK debut in Booths
The brand’s expansion to the UK follows a successful rollout in the Netherlands with listings secured in 15 major Dutch supermarkets including Albert Heijn
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NewsFarming input costs jump nearly 35% in a year as inflation soars
AF CEO David Horton-Fawkes described the findings as an ‘existential threat to many farmers’
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NewsLidl is next retailer to replace green milk caps with clear ones
The new lids are more easily recyclable into food-grade plastic
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NewsBoots becomes latest retailer to partner with RangeMe to find new suppliers
It will give brands increased access to Boots’ buying team to help expand ranges, according to the retailer
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NewsMedia Bites 24 October: Morrisons, staff shortages, Deliveroo
Morrisons owner CD&R is seeking to sell and lease back five supermarkets in what is thought to be the first such deal to be sanctioned in the Bradford-based grocer’s 123-year history
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NewsCity snapshot: consumer confidence slides to historic lows
Consumer confidence in the UK has plunged to record lows as households reigned in spending amid economic volatility and soaring inflation
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NewsPetfood subscription service Butternut Box sees sales leap
Online petfood player Butternut Box saw a 50%-plus leap in sales last year as it built on pandemic demand, though losses grew due to investment in growth
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NewsCity News: Naked Wines shares bounce back after admitting ‘mistakes’ in strategy
Announcing the result of its strategic review on Thursday, Naked said it had ‘reshaped’ its strategic plans