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NewsMorrisons launches back-to-school packs for shoppers to donate to struggling families
The supermarket has launched ‘back to school pick up packs’ containing essential school stationery such as pens, pencils, rubbers and rulers
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NewsUK ‘not ready’ for post-Brexit import checks system, fruit & veg suppliers warn
The Fresh Produce Consortium said there was a lack of infrastructure and information ahead of the start of the new regime
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose to donate four million healthy snacks to families across the UK
Source: Waitrose JLP will be working with charity network FareShare and Waitrose farmers and suppliers The John Lewis Partnership is donating four million healthy meals to children and families in need over the summer. The group will be working with charity network FareShare and two key fruit ...
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NewsSupermarkets delay complying with CMA call on restrictive land agreements
The Competition & Markets Authority wrote to Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Co-op, Waitrose and M&S asking them to demonstrate their compliance
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NewsDavid Milner steps down as Lily’s Kitchen CEO
Milner left the business at the end of June after deciding to step down from the business to focus on new opportunities
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NewsBestway Wholesale gives symbols access to cash & carry depots
Move includes Costcutter and Best-one retailers and the wholesaler is also promising to honour rebate rewards
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NewsCalbee launches veg & pulse snacks under Harvest Snaps brand
It’s the latest in a flurry of activity from crisps brands attempting to make their offers healthier as the government’s HFSS clampdown looms
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NewsPepsiCo sells Tropicana and Naked juice brands to PAI Partner for $3.3bn
PAI will take a 61% holding in the likes of Tropicana and Naked, as well as other brands, with PepsiCo retaining a 39% stake
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NewsFife Creamery to expand into frozen after £1.6m funding boost
Funding will enable the construction of a new cold store in Kirkcaldy
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NewsM&S relocating Leeds store to former Debenhams site
Property developer Landsec said the new store would feature a 15,000 sq ft M&S Foodhall
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NewsCity Snapshot: The Hut Group acquire Cult Beauty for £275m
E-commerce giant The Hut Group has expanded its beauty portfolio with the £275m acquisition of online prestige retailer Cult Beauty.
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NewsSnacking group Wholebake acquired by private equity firm
Cereal bar maker Wholebake has been snapped up by new private equity owners as investors continue to target the healthier snacking category.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 August: PepsiCo, Greggs, Domino’s
PepsiCo has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Tropicana and Naked Juice brands to French private equity firm PAI Partners for $3.3bn
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NewsNelson’s moves into low & no with ‘Naughtical’ 0% spirits duo
The drinks would cater to the ‘ever-growing number of people who are turning to low or no alcohol’ alternatives, said Nelson’s
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK posts ‘strong’ pandemic results
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua saw sales grow by £57m, with pre-tax profits growing by £1.1m
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NewsLidl trialling ‘scan as you shop’ with new app
The pilot will allow customers to scan products themselves using their smartphones as they shop
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NewsPrinces rolls out quartet of canned plant-based ready meals
The range would appeal to younger shoppers looking for vegan options that are convenient to make and taste great, said Princes
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NewsDanone targets Covid-related immunity concerns with Actimel Kids launch
The French dairy giant pointed to market research that showed health remained a major priority for parents
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NewsWilko to keep in-store face mask recycling points until the end of September
The retailer claimed a high street first with the launch of the initiative on 1 April, but it was initially intended to run for just three months
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NewsTyrrells to challenge Eat Real with move into lentil crisps
They were created “to meet consumer demand and tap into the ’better for you’ trend” said the brand