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‘Which?’ report targets packaging of chocolates
A new Which? report is targeting chocolates in the run up to Christmas, a key time for confectionary sales. The report claims to highlight excessive packaging for top brands, including Ferrero Rocher, Thorntons and Cadbury, all of which which fell under the spotlight...
Sainsbury’s and Asda apply for Judicial Review of merge investigation
Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Ltd has confirmed they will lodge an application with the Competition Appeal Tribunal for a Judicial Review of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Phase Two investigation into their proposed merger. In explaining its position,...
Former Sainsbury’s boss set to join Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer Group plc has announced the appointment of Justin King as a non-executive director with effect from 1st January 2019. King is acknowledged as one of the UK’s most successful retail leaders, having led the revival of J Sainsbury’s as chief executive...
Red Tractor welcomes 1.4m more shoppers
The number of primary shoppers who say they will trade up and buy Red Tractor food instead of cheaper alternatives has jumped by 1.4 million, following the assurance scheme’s autumn advertising campaign. An eight-week programme of activity spearheaded by the...
Grocery sales in December could reach £10 billion
Grocers will have an extra trading day this Christmas, meaning overall sales in December – up to and including Christmas Eve – could reach £10 billion, according to Kantar Worldpanel. According to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel,...
New 2019 edition of Meat Contacts directory
The annual directory Meat Contacts, which includes many key food contacts and information, is now available to view online at www.meatcontacts.com with a print edition also available to purchase. Every year the publication is regularly updated and provides a...
BFFF launches digital campaign to boost frozen growth
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is launching a six-month campaign, aiming to showcase a series of six short films highlighting meals that can be made with ingredients ‘fresh from the freezer’. ‘Fresh From the Freezer’ is a digital campaign, aiming to reach...
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