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Industry responds to CMA’s decision to block Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
Responding to the announcement by the Competition and Mergers Authority that it will block the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda industry appears to approve its decision. FDF chief operating officer, Tim Rycroft said: “The CMA decision is the only logical...
Sainsbury’s and Asda merger blocked
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been blocked outright by the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA’s judgement concludes the deal would be bad news for consumers. Stuart McIntosh, chair of the inquiry group, said: "It’s our...
Tesco launches new ‘Meat & Veg’ range
With an increase in demand for healthier, more sustainable and convenient products, Tesco is launching a new ‘Meat & Veg’ range. The new range is said to help make scratch cooking easier, removing the need to buy vegetables separately to make the base of popular...
Cross-continental marketing drive for Welsh Lamb and Beef in May
The first fortnight in May will see a cross-continental marketing drive for Wales’ red meat levy board as it sets out to promote PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef across three continents. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) marketing team will be flying the...
DEFRA on “Brexit red alert” with thousands hired as deadline looms
The Liberal Democrats have warned that DEFRA is on “Brexit red alert” as the party revealed the government has hired nearly 3,000 new staff to prepare for the potential fallout. Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said: “This is a...
Easter Egg-spectations for this weekend
According to Kantar UK Insights consumers have, despite the late Easter, already purchased £146 million of Easter eggs and 42% of households have bought hot cross buns. Easter is the longest bank holiday weekend and a key event for retailers with eggs starting to go...
Survey reveals Scots do support farming and are being misled about red meat
Almost two thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results of a new survey carried out by Censuswide. The results of the independent survey, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), reveal...
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