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NewsSmol raises $34m to expand DTC detergent startup
Smol, founded by two former Unilever directors, has raised $34m (£24.1m) in a funding round
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NewsPeperami rebrands in bid to lure younger shoppers
The brand has redesigned its packaging to appeal to a ‘wider and younger demographic’
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NewsTesco to ditch plastic rings and shrink wrap from its entire beer and cider range
The supermarket will stop receiving drinks that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wraps this month
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NewsRetailers ‘smash’ emissions target but transport emerges as key concern
Carbon emissions from more than 70 big retailers, representing a quarter of the entire market, have fallen by 49% since 2005
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NewsIceland throws backing behind sepsis awareness campaign
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation has worked with the UK Sepsis Trust to co-develop and help fund an initiative encouraging businesses to educate staff about signs of the condition
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NewsPortman Group rules against ‘Quickie’ wine brand over ‘demeaning’ artwork
A complaint against Quickie wine was made to the watchdog by a member of the public who argued it was sexist
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NewsThe Coconut Collaborative claims ‘category first’ with Peanut Butter Choc Cups
The NPD is said to be the first potted dessert available in retail that combines the popular flavours
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NewsJersey Royal potato harvest hampered by poor weather
Unseasonably cold and dry weather has led to lower export volumes, according to a key supplier
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NewsHotel Chocolat shares soar on expectation of post-lockdown profits boom
Revenues at the business in the eight weeks to 25 April were 19% higher than two years ago
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NewsValeo acquired by PE giant Bain Capital
Current PE owner CapVest hired bankers at Goldman Sachs earlier this year to run an auction for Valeo, with a reported price tag of around £1.5bn
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NewsWaitrose ends two-hour Rapid delivery in favour of Deliveroo
Waitrose said its Rapid service and Deliveroo partnership were operating ‘with lots of overlap’
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NewsMorrisons unveils new ‘Make Good Things Happen’ loyalty scheme
It has updated its app to become a hub for all of its online services, including online shopping and café menus
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NewsComfort highlights clothes care with Ultimate Care reformulation
The relaunch and accompanying campaign aim to reinforce the brand’s position as a ‘clothes care expert’
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NewsMorning cuppa threatened by climate crisis, report warns
PG Tips, Tetley, and Twinings echoed the warning
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NewsNutri-Genetix secures £50k on Dragons’ Den
The food tech brand, which claims to have developed the world’s first genetically personalised nutrition shake, secured the backing of Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman on the BBC One programme aired on 6 May 2021.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 May: Asda, Gousto, Tesco
Asda is to deliver groceries to customers when they are not at home in a major escalation of the supermarkets arms race for online shoppers.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Greggs profits from easing of lockdown as sales surge
Profits at Greggs look set to return to pre-Covid levels quicker than expected after sales at the bakery chain surged as shoppers flocked back to the high street in April. Plus, a trading update from Hotel Chocolat reveals a strong performance.
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NewsWhite Rabbit to move into pasta with free-from ravioli launch
The pizza startup will this week roll Aubergine Ravioli into Sainsbury’s chillers
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NewsPlenish set for major retail push following acquisition by Britvic
Plant-based drinks maker Plenish is set to take on Alpro and Oatly as part of a major retail push by new owner Britvic following its acquisition this week.
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers revenues rise on ‘phenomenal surge in demand’
Turnover at the Devon-based company jumped 13.5% to £75.7m for the 52 weeks to 30 April 2020.