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NewsMüller Corners with Oreos, Jaffa Cakes and Flipz set to launch
Launching on 9 September, the multinational has partnered with Mondelez International and Pladis to create Müller Corner SKUs with added Oreos, Jaffa Cakes and Flipz
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NewsTrip welcomes Kendall Jenner as ambassador and shareholder
Trip has partnered with reality TV star Kendall Jenner to dramatically increase the soft drink supplier’s reach in the US and around the world
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NewsTrout supplier accused of animal rights abuses
Animal Equality UK said covert filming of Kames’ Tiffany II harvest boat dated 17 July catalogued fish being subjected to crowding and delays before slaughter, as well as instances where they were not stunned properly, left too long before stunning and bleeding and – in at least one case – neither being stunned nor bled
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NewsBakkafrost Scotland hit by lower harvests and fish losses
Revenues in the country fell 50.6% year on year to DKK 213m (£24.5m) whilst operational EBIT also languished at DKK –139m (£16m) despite improving 4.8%
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Partner FeaturesHow sports nutrition suppliers can power up their sales online
Discover how one sports nutrition supplier has outpaced the competition to deliver revenue growth of 19.2% with the use of an optimised e-commerce strategy.
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NewsNGOs call for government to stop expansion of ‘intensive poultry farming’
The coalition, led by River Action UK, wrote a letter to Defra secretary Angela Eagle pressing for the release of analysis showing ‘the need for more poultry’ and to pursue a ‘regenerative poultry sector growth plan’
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NewsNoble Foods launches egg food-to-go brand Kudos
Available in Sainsbury’s stores from 1 September, the initial range includes Feta & Tomato Egg Bites (rsp: £1.50/2x30g) and Shakshuka Saucy Egg Pots (rsp: £1.60/85g) – launching into 410 and 423 stores, respectfully
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NewsQuorn launches ‘freezer aisle must-have’ Hot & Spicy Bites
They have a ‘fiery punch and satisfying crunch’ according to the leading meat-free brand and will land in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose this September, as well as Morrisons from October
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NewsSauce Shed ceases trading ahead of winding-up hearing
It leaves claimants potentially unable to recover funds they claim to be owed by Sauce Shed for failing to deliver on its contracts
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News2 Sisters’ Boparan warns UK food security at threat without action
In a statement released this week, the food industry boss called for coordinated action from government and industry to make the country more self sufficient in the face of global supply chain challenges
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NewsItsu Grocery profits soar as revenues grow by 33%
Itsu’s runaway growth across multiple UK grocery fixtures has contributed to soaring profits in its fmcg division
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NewsLidl moves to Chilean jack mackerel over sustainability fears
The supermarket told The Grocer it was transitioning to Marine Stewardship Council-certified Chilean jack mackerel for its tinned mackerel and that it would be reviewing its sourcing for smoked mackerel ahead of its next purchasing window
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NewsHeck to launch high-protein Cumberland Chicken Sausages
The ‘protein-packed’ six-sausage SKU has been made with lean chicken, black pepper, sage and spices, and will be available nationwide at Morrisons and Tesco from mid-September
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NewsDawn Meats pushes back net zero target after Alliance Group acquisition
The multinational said the decision had been taken following its acquisition of Alliance Group – the New Zealand sheep meat exporter it took control of through a £110m investment deal last October
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NewsBoursin launches limited-edition Hot Honey & Roasted Garlic cheese
The business said the SKU combined ‘sweet honey’ with ‘warming honey’ and ‘rich roasted garlic’ to tap into growing consumer appetite for bold and adventurous combinations
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NewsFewer than half of British consumers trust food labels, survey finds
The analysis also showed 53% of respondents thought food labels were ‘overwhelming’
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NewsValeo Foods sells Irish food business
The carve-out will hand over control of brands including Jacob’s, Batchelors and Odlums to former Valeo Foods Ireland managing director Hilliard Lombard
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NewsMcBride inks £170m co-manufacturing contract with Vestacy
Under the agreement, McBride has acquired two dedicated factories from Reckitt carve-out Vestacy in Spain and Portugal for a “nominal” consideration through a share purchase agreement
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NewsFrozen meal kit DTC brand Chefees makes retail debut on Ocado
Each bundle contains ingredients which have been flash-frozen ready for shoppers to store in their freezers, for up to 12 months, until they are ready to cook
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NewsIceland Foods returns to South Korea with new concessions deal
It is Iceland’s latest supply partnership as part of a renewed push into Asian markets