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Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
Foreign objects In the UK, Unilever is recalling its Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks due to a “possible presence” of plastic and metal in certain packs. The recalled items come in a 3x100ml pack, and affected batch codes include L3338, L3339, L3340, L3341 and L3342. The best before date to…
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Online food delivery menus lack nutritional information, study claims
Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that menu items on major online food delivery outlets are “missing nutritional information”.
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Recall Roundup: Labelling errors
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, we highlight recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Navigating the canned cocktail revolution
As canned cocktails emerge as a trend, reshaping beverage consumption with convenience and sustainability, Pimentae shares its journey in this evolving market.
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Researchers find flaws in pork labelling schemes
Pork labelling schemes are “not helpful” when it comes to helping consumers making informed buying choices, according to researchers from various universities.
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Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
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Are supermarkets shifting away from supplier influence?
Here, Clive Black explains how post-pandemic upheaval coupled with soaring energy and food prices is reshaping UK supermarkets, favouring private labels over proprietary brands.
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Plant based: Finding the recipe for success
Here Anthony Warner discusses how the plant-based market is contending with economic pressures and Homepride’s adaptations in a premium-heavy sector.
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Recall Roundup: Pathogens and undeclared allergens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Food prices take another dip
According to latest data from the BRC, food inflation dropped to 3.7 percent in March and is at its lowest figure since April 2022.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on pathogens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls from the last week that have occurred due to pathogen contamination.
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Discount supermarket to donate over 500,000 meals over Easter holidays
Aldi has committed to donating over 500,000 meals to “good causes” during the Easter holidays to support those in need.
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Princes announces partnership agreement with Capri-Sun
Capri-Sun and Princes have entered a new partnership to produce over 250 million Capri-Sun juice pouches annually at the Group’s production facility in Bradford.
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Episode 50: Is Brexit working for the meat sector? With Nick Allen
CEO of the British Meat Processors Association Nick Allen talks through the most important challenges facing the meat sector in 2024.
