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NewsPrinces commits to global carbon neutrality by 2030
The target was set as part of its ‘2030 Green Goals’ initiative, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions and food waste
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches soft plastic recycling points in more than 200 stores
The society said the initiative would help customers dispose of these materials more easily
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NewsViolife enters butters & spreads market with vegan block
The plant-based brand hopes to cash in on booming sales in the dairy alternatives market
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NewsFerrero Rocher to make debut in chocolate bars
The confectionery and biscuits giant has created a trio of ‘original’, dark and white Ferrero Rocher bars
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NewsCity snapshot: Greggs to create 500 jobs as first half sales and profits rebound
Greggs has bounced back to first half profitability as sales recovered due to the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
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NewsMedia Bites 3 August: Morrisons, Bolt, Heineken, Chapel Down
Shares in Morrisons hit their highest level since 2013 yesterday as investors prepared for a bidding war between two private equity groups.
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NewsAccolade Wines joins hard seltzer craze with new brand Nine Yards
It has rolled out three flavours, which come in at 4.5% abv
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands Snappy Shopper delivery service in Isle of Wight
It initially launched to residents in the Freshwater area six weeks ago
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NewsM&S logistics partner Gist offers HGV drivers £2,000 sign-on bonus to tackle shortage
Gist is also offering to cover the costs of training for new drivers
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NewsActiph launches vitamin sparkling water drinks brand Acti-Vit
It comes after Actiph saw its revenues double and exports soar by 300% during the pandemic
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NewsMorrisons faces break-up risk in private equity takeover, analysts warn
Bernstein said it “struggled to see the returns [for a buyout group] of the current offer without significant asset sales”
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits claims ‘UK first’ with 100% rPET punnets
The Scottish company has made the innovation with its packaging supplier Waddington Europe
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NewsApple grower Bardsley England acquired by listed agriculture group Camellia
Bardsley England is the UK’s second largest apple grower and also has operations focusing on pears, cherries, plums and grapes
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NewsWaitrose sees rise in Japanese food sales as Olympics take front stage
Source: Waitrose Online views of the category ‘Easy Japanese Recipes’ on Waitrose.com were up 72% Waitrose said it registered a spike in popularity of Japanese-inspired cuisine as interest in the Olympic Games had customers turning to popular ingredients such as soy sauce and Roku gin. Just days ...
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NewsChapel Down hires new CEO as Frazer Thompson steps down
Andrew Carter will succeed Frazer Thompson, who is retiring from the business after 20 years at its helm
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heineken recovers from Covid crisis but warns of rising costs
Profits have more than doubled at Heineken as sales at the Dutch brewer recovered as pubs and bars reopened following extended global lockdowns. Plus, global agriculture group Camellia has acquired an 80% stake in apple grower Bardsley England, and Domino’s Pizza Group non-exec steps down.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 August: Morrisons, Deliveroo, Milk
Private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is poised to kick off a bidding war for Morrisons
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NewsCity News: Reckitt Benckiser shares tumble as it warns of mounting cost pressures
Reckitt Benckiser was the latest consumer goods giant to warn of the pressures of mounting costs this week as its share price tumbled on inflationary concerns
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NewsFood and drink M&A declines after rush of pre-Budget activity
According to Grant Thornton’s quarterly review of the UK food and drink M&A market, deal volumes slumped by 47% from the first quarter
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NewsZero-based budgeting helps LRS deliver improved profits
The soft drinks supplier’s sales fell 9.5% in the year to 31 December 2020