Archive of all supplier articles – Page 118
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NewsDRS proposals: the industry and environmental campaigners react
Here is how the industry and environmental campaigners reacted to news of a second consultation on plans for a deposit return scheme
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NewsGovernment says no DRS until 2024 as industry launches ‘game-changer’ management company
The move to delay the rollout of a DRS until at least 2024 has been met with fury from environmental campaigners
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NewsBrewDog launches ‘first carbon negative beer club’
Its new DTC subscription service will ship monthly boxes of beer from BrewDog and craft brewers such as Cloudwater and Mikkeller
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NewsGunna hits £500k crowdfunding target
The business, which produces a range five low-sugar drinks, has so far raised almost £560,000 as the campaign continues to overfund
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NewsMunchFit launches £1m crowdfunding campaign for retail launch
MunchFit has already raised £800,000 from institutional investors and wealthy individuals, including Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews
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NewsCovid demand drives General Mills sales even higher
The US-headquartered group, which owns brands such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker and Old El Paso, reported an 8% jump in net sales
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NewsUK meat industry facing up to £120m in extra Brexit costs, BMPA report says
BMPA said most of its members were anticipating a permanent 20% drop-off in their trade with the EU
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NewsArla unveils lower-fat Lurpak Lighter block butter
The dairy co-op said the NPD represented a ‘category-leading’ innovation using just three ingredients
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NewsMars Food launches recyclable microwave rice pouches
They are made from mono-polypropylene, which is not suitable for standard at-home recycling but can be recycled through flexible plastic collection schemes
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Comment & OpinionKen Murphy: Why the food sector needs collective action on climate change
Beyond our own operations, we know we can achieve more by collaborating with our suppliers, experts and others in our industry, says Tesco’s CEO
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NewsLab-grown meat startup Meatable raises $47m to scale up production
The Dutch company showcased its first pork product in 2020 and is currently focused on the further development of cultivated pork and beef
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NewsMore woe for AHDB as growers vote to ditch potato levy
It follows a vote to abolish AHDB’s horticulture levy last month
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News‘Wonky bread’ subscription box scheme launched to fight food waste
For every box ordered, Earth & Wheat will the equivalent of a meal’s worth of bread (450g) to food banks ‘to help fight food poverty in the UK’
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NewsGeneral Mills returns European Yoplait business to Sodiaal
The group has sold its 51% controlling stake in exchange for full ownership of the Canadain Yoplait business
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NewsFood for Good network raises £2m for Farm Africa
Food for Good was established in 2011 to unite global food and farming businesses behind the power of food to change lives
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NewsShoppers look to plant-based spreads in lockdown, research claims
A poll for Flora owner Upfield showed 39% of shoppers had switched from butter to margarine and non-dairy spreads
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NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods announces partnership with WWF
Centring on Nomad Foods’ agricultural operations, the tie-in will aim to improve biodiversity and tackle climate change
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NewsPlant-based frozen brand Strong Roots awarded B Corp certification
It joins the likes of Danone, BrewDog and Ben & Jerry’s in achieving B Corp certification
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NewsMondelez adds to UK snacking portfolio with acquisition of Grenade
The terms of the deal were not disclosed but Mondelez’s significant majority stake is understood to have valued the protein bar supplier at around £200m.
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NewsMoju boasts UK first as VC arm of Danone leads £2.5m investment
It is the first investment in a UK-based business for Danone Manifesto Ventures, which launched in 2016 and backs innovative food and food-tech companies.