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Sainsbury’s grocery sales up 1.2%

Nov 12, 2018

Sainsbury’s food sales benefited from the hot summer, with grocery sales up 1.2% in the interim results for the 28 weeks to 22nd September 2018. Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) are up 0.6% and groceries online grew nearly 7%. Commenting on the Interim Results...

Aldi to donate all unsold fresh food to charity

Nov 12, 2018

Aldi has launched its festive food donations scheme, and aims to redistribute all excess fresh food to local charities from its 775 UK stores on Christmas Eve. As part of the scheme, charities and good causes will be paired with local stores, and are able to collect...

Iceland reacts to its Christmas TV advert being banned

Nov 9, 2018

Frozen food retailer Iceland is broadcasting its 2018 Christmas advert online after being unable to secure advertising regulatory approval for ‘political’ reasons. This year, Iceland’s Christmas advert will not appear on TV alongside those of other retailers. The...

Ape Snacks sold to private investor

Nov 8, 2018

UK-based coconut snacks brand Ape Snacks has been sold to a private investor and food brand owner, the name of which has not been revealed. Ape Snacks was launched by Zack Nathan who said he started the business after noticing a potential lack of “appetising healthy...

Food industry responds to calls for ‘meat tax’

Nov 8, 2018

The food industry has aired its views following the circulation of a study from the University of Oxford in which scientists are calling on the Government for a ‘meat tax’. The national media has been quick to report on the university’s research and claims that the...

Marks and Spencer reports tough trading

Nov 7, 2018

Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has reported its food revenue is down by 0.2% and like-for-like revenue is also down by 2.9%, reflecting tough trading over the 26 weeks that ended on 29th September 2018. According to the M&S half year results, the retailer...

PepsiCo plans to acquire Pipers Crisps

Nov 6, 2018

PepsiCo intends to acquire crisp brand Pipers Crisps early in 2019, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority. It has been revealed that the food and drink team at Walker Morris law firm have advised Pipers Crisps on the potential buy-out which is...