Aug 6, 2019 | News, Retailing
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has announced the completion of its acquisition of half of Ocado Retail Ltd, the dedicated online grocery retailer. This marks the start of M&S’s 50/50 Joint Venture (JV) with Ocado Group Plc, comprising Ocado’s UK grocery...
Aug 5, 2019 | Exhibitions, News, Red Meat Processing
An “extremely busy” week at the Royal Welsh Show was given the perfect kick-off to plans to promote Welsh Beef and Welsh Lamb in the second half of the summer, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). HCC distributed over 10,000 recipe cards at the...
Aug 2, 2019 | Fish Processing, News, Poultry Processing, Retailing
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) update, covering the 12 weeks to 14th July 2019, finds the category facing challenging times. Overall retail sales are in decline for the first time since June 2016 as last year’s excellent summer leaves the market paling in...
Aug 1, 2019 | News, Red Meat Processing
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is working with Welsh foodservice suppliers to target the fastest-growing bar and restaurant scene in Britain, as part of its drive to increase sales of PGI Welsh Beef and PGI Welsh Lamb in the home market. According to...
Aug 1, 2019 | Baking, News
Biscuit manufacturer, Border Biscuits has secured a deal with Ocado to supply the online retailer with its full retail range for the first time with a further three gift lines to be listed from September this year. The new partnership will see all 14 retail products...
Aug 1, 2019 | News, Waste
According to new reports by Zero Waste Scotland, England is being overshadowed in its lacklustre approach to food waste recycling. Philip Simpson, commercial director at ReFood, believes that learning from this best practice is essential to replicate the excellent...
