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NewsTwice as many pesticides found in imported food than UK produced
The Pesticides Action Network (PAN) UK claimed the pesticides residues found could be harmful to people’s health
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NewsTurner Price appoints first MD since Bidcorp acquisition
Paul Brittain has worked as finance director for the company since 2002
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NewsBrand Growth Heroes ‘Mini MBA’ powered by Alantra returns for second year
Alantra and Brand Growth Heroes are teaming up once again to offer a crash-course for fmcg challenger brands in scaling up while navigating industry challenges
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NewsLidl and M&S fastest-growing bricks & mortar grocers as Christmas nears
Lidl’s sales were up 11.6% year on year in the 12 weeks to 30 November according to NIQ, while M&S’s rose 10.6%
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NewsBol cuts sugar and ups fibre in Power Shakes reformulation
It comes after the RTD meal replacement products were relaunched in May
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NewsThe Wholesale Group to launch AI ‘virtual assistants’
Through leveraging advanced natural language processing technology, it means the buying group can access ‘virtual conversational assistants’
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NewsUK vegetable growing sector ‘in jeopardy’ due to post-Brexit border checks
Importers of tomatoes and cucumber seeds claim post-Brexit border controls are causing delays and threatening next year’s crops
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NewsQuorn expands snacking range with Smoky BBQ Bites
The bites will be available from 30 December in Asda and Tesco
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NewsLabour’s National Food Strategy calls for industry coalition to tackle obesity and farming crisis
In a briefing with industry bosses yesterday, environment secretary Steve Reed said a coalition would be formed with food sector leaders, academics, charities and key thinkers to create a new way of working with the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 11 December: coffee prices, Dobbies Garden Centres closures, e-waste recycling
Coffee prices are on the rise, while Dobbies Garden Centres is set to close 12 stores with the aim of returning to ”sustainable profitability”
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NewsCity snapshot: Boots owner in takeover talks with US private equity
Boots owner Walgreen Boots Alliance is in talks over a sale that could trigger a fresh auction of the British retailer. Also, British American Tobacco’s shift to smokeless is yielding results.
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NewsPoundland returns to £1 price point roots in a bid to get trading ‘back on track’
The retailer has filed a trademark application for ‘Home of the £1’ and is using the slogan in a new campaign
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NewsHeck launches workplace healthchecks to tackle preventable illnesses
The scheme targets illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and common cancers
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NewsLucozade supply ‘significantly improved’ but some shortages persist
Lucozade supplies were significantly disrupted earlier this year after industrial action and a fatality caused lengthy production shutdowns
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NewsNoble Foods launches frozen omelettes into Morrisons
The Happy Egg Co branded range will be available from 13 January in Morrisons
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NewsCastle MacLellan launches cheddar bake fondues into Iceland
The range is available in two flavours: Scottish Cheddar & Red Chilli Pepper and Scottish Cheddar & Smoky Chorizo Sausage
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NewsFSA’s National Food Crime Unit arrests five over illegal meat case
The meat is thought to be illegal, having undergone a smoking process with its skin on, and is not traceable, the regulator said
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NewsChristmas dinner to be 6.5% more expensive this year, says Kantar
Frozen turkey is 8.5% more expensive than last year at an average of £14.09, while rising vegetable costs are also driving up the price of a festive meal
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition scales regenerative agriculture practices in Europe
The company hopes to transition 20,900 hectares of wheat and maize crops to regenerative agriculture practices by 2028
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NewsParfetts adds dried pasta to own label range to boost sales for indies
The three-strong range comprises Spaghetti, Fusilli and Penne, price-marked at £1.19 per 500g pack to build consumer loyalty