Archive of all supplier articles – Page 175
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NewsKingsmill cuts carbon by 13% on key loaves
Kingsmill has slashed the carbon footprint of its three top-selling loaves by 13%…
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NewsGermany is new focus of horsemeat scandal
Germany is shaping up to become the next focus of ‘Horsegate’, with German retailers this week recalling products across E…
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NewsHovis has a future in Premier says Darby
New boss Gavin Darby has vowed not to “slice and dice” Premier Foods…
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NewsPolice close in on fraudsters posing as top grocery executives
The police are closing in on a major crime ring that is defrauding suppliers by impersonating top industry execs…
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Analysis & FeaturesIf they don't want girly beers, what DO women want?
It hasn’t worked for beer, but is there still a market for brands that are specifically targeted at women?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy 'Horsegate' would be avoided with closer relationships
Closer relationships between retailers and suppliers are key to preventing similar scandals says Rabobank…
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NewsHorsemeat: Birds Eye withdraws three ready meals as precaution
Birds Eye is withdrawing three ready meals from UK stores after a product it sells abroad tested positive for horse DNA.
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Premier power brand sales and profits up
Sales of Premier Foods ‘power brands’ grew 2.1% last year - contributing to a 10.6% hike in profits to £123.4m.
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NewsSave the Children calls for health warnings on baby milk
Danone has voiced concern over a call to introduce large health warnings on the front of baby milk packaging and described the potential move as ‘counterproductive’ and ‘confusing’ for new mums.
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Comment & Opinion
Horse meat: Shorter supply chains may help rebuild trust
As the horse meat scandal serves up ever-more shocking revelations, a number of things stand out…
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Comment & Opinion
After horsegate we need to rethink meat values
The latest scandal to expose the broken nature of our food system is the revelation of horsemeat in ‘value’ burgers…
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Comment & Opinion
How indies' Christmas offer was shot down
Ever since I came into the trade 35 years ago, the independent sector has been losing trade in seasonal confectionery…
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NewsMorrisons 'transforms' world food with 2,000 new lines
Morrisons is boosting its world food range this week with an extra 2,000 products to embrace ethnic diversity…
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Analysis & FeaturesGsK's Lucozade and Ribena - who will buy?
So does anyone fancy parting with the thick end of a billion quid for two of Britain’s most iconic home-grown drinks brands?
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Analysis & FeaturesDrop in cheap beef price puts end to one horsemeat theory
Ever since the horse meat scandal broke, much of the debate has focused on cost pressures on suppliers…
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NewsHorse meat: retailers and suppliers hit back at Cameron accusations
Supermarkets, wholesalers and manufacturers have hit back at accusations by number 10 that they have remained silent over the worsening horsemeat scandal.
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Horse meat: Tesco to build dedicated DNA test results website
Tesco is building a dedicated website as part of plans to reassure shoppers its products are free from contamination.
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Horse meat: Asda withdraws Greencore fresh bolognese sauce
Asda has pulled an own-label fresh beef bolognese sauce from shelves over fears it could contain horse DNA
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NewsImprovethatprice catering comparison website builds traffic
Improvethatprice.com has attracted 50 suppliers since launch a year ago…
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NewsHeinz acquired by US consortium for $28bn
Heinz has been acquired by a consortium that includes US billionaire Warren Buffett for $28bn (£18bn).