All news articles – Page 698
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NewsJJ Foodservice donates over 200 ‘Helping Hand Packs’ to support local families
The bags, which will be put together over the October half term, contain a mixture of healthy snacks, drinks and toiletries
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NewsThe Vegan Kind sold in administration pre-pack deal to current owner
The Vegan Kind has been bought out of administration by a business associated with its current owner following a downturn in trading and soaring costs
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NewsBooths sees annual profits increase but CEO warns of looming cost of living impacts
Profits before tax rose to £3m from £1.9m, while EBITDA grew by £1.4m to £13.3m
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NewsSelfridges sales recover in 2021 as new owners prepare to ride out cost of living crisis
The company posted a full-year sales increase of 28% to £653.4m, up from £508.5m the year before
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NewsHenry Dimbleby demands government brings back ‘shelved’ health inequalities white paper
He called on new health secretary Thérèse Coffey to push ahead with the ban on multibuy promotions, including bogofs and the clampdown on junk food advertising
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NewsCentral England Co-op saves over 100,000 meals with Too Good To Go
The amount saved equates to 250,000 kg of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of CO2 emitted from 49 flights around the world
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NewsOrnua Foods UK appoints ex-Greencore exec Simon Ball as new MD
Ball will lead the growth and development of Ornua Foods UK from its Leek, Staffordshire headquarters
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NewsJBS to spend £10m on rainforest conservation in the Amazon
New projects include using nut shells to make a compostable alternative to plastic
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NewsAsda launches standalone Express convenience format
The retailer plans a further 30 sites, creating about 500 new roles, next year
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NewsLomond The Wholesale Food Co launches new brochure to showcase Scottish produce
In addition to the usual information, the guide includes all products’ food miles, allowing customers to make more sustainable choices
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NewsCity snapshot: Asda benefits from renewed demand for own label
Brands are coming under increasing pressure from own-label as shoppers trade down to cope with soaring food prices, the latest Nielsen grocery data revealed. Plus, the latest Barclaycard spending data and Pernod Ricard acquires Código 1530 Tequila.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 October: u-turn, Greggs, THG
The papers are dominated by the latest u-turns from the government as almost all prime minister Liz Truss’s tax policies are ripped up by chancellor Jeremy Hunt
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NewsUber Eats makes rapid grocery move with new model
Unlike immediate-needs players which deliver from dedicated dark stores, Uber Eats Market has launched in partnership with Iceland, with some of the retailer’s staff dedicated to picking and packing orders in stores
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NewsNeighbourly redistributes record number of surplus meals amid cost of living crisis
The group, which works with supermarkets including M&S, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, has surpassed 100 million meals donated to local community charities
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NewsFeel aims to become household name following £10m investment round
DTC supplements challenger Feel has secured a £10m investment to maintain its rapid growth in the health and wellness category and boost brand awareness.
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NewsDrinks industry dismayed as Hunt scraps alcohol duty freeze
The freeze on alcohol duty was announced last month by the recently sacked Kwasi Kwarteng, and was meant to come into force from February 2023
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NewsWilko appoints David Hennessy as IT director
Hennessy has previously served as chief information officer at clothing brand Superdry and group IT director at Dixons Carphone
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NewsDefra introduces bird flu prevention zone – but no national housing order
The UK’s chief vets have warned returning migratory birds could bring more disease
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NewsWicked Kitchen lands Woody Harrelson backing in $20m investment round
The brand will use the money to increase global brand awareness and expand retail distribution
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NewsSalmon farmer provides cost of living support for 678-strong workforce
Each employee will receive £750 over three months