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NewsUrban Eat launches high-protein Chicken Satay Skewer range
The range features three products: Chicken Satay Skewer Snack Bag, Chicken Satay Skewers with a Sweet Chilli Dip, and a large-pack variant
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NewsUS plant-based brand Tofurky launches into Ocado
The move marks the American business’s first major UK grocery listing since 2020, when it launched into Whole Foods Market UK
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NewsUnilever records decade-high volume growth
Underlying sales growth came in at 4.8%for the first half of 2026 as its focus on power brands and promotional activity around the World Cup lowered prices and helped push volumes 4.2% higher
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NewsWelsh farmers under pressure from prolonged dry weather and drought
With the devolved nation on track for its driest July in nearly 190 years, operations on farms across the agricultural spectrum have been hit, echoing what has been seen throughout the rest of the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to make brands shine on the digital shelf
Simply shrinking pack pictures won’t do when it comes to driving online sales. What works best?
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Promotional FeaturesCutting edge: how to use cost reduction as a growth enabler
As cost-cutting measures become an area of diminishing returns, leading grocery businesses are taking on new strategies to protect margins and core proposition. And some are finding that the way to retaining a competitive edge lies in how they handle saving across their operations.
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NewsCranswick volumes race higher on chicken demand
Revenues increased 5.5% in the 13 weeks to 27 June, driven by an 8.2% bump to volumes. Stripping out the boost from acquisitions, like-for-like sales in the first quarter rose 4% on volumes up 6.4%
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NewsSt Helen’s Farm launches Yorkshire Air Ambulance fundraiser
The Yorkshire business has transformed its national packaging to champion the charity and drive donations to its Big Airbase Build appeal
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NewsCastle Dairies reports near 30% surge in turnover
Filings for the year to 31 October showed the premium butter business’s turnover increased 28.1% from £58.3m to £74.7m
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NewsMcCormick announces London listing and post-Unilever Foods structure
The deal will create a $20bn turnover ‘global flavour powerhouse’ divided into four divisions and headquartered in Maryland and the Netherlands
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NewsSainsbury’s to increase British supply of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers amid drought fears
The retailer has signed 10-year partnership agreements with fresh produce suppliers Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth
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NewsNestlé carves out joint venture for water business
More than 30 water and functional hydration brands including S Pellegrino, Source Perrier and Acqua Panna will be run by a new entity, Peranel
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NewsMeat industry calls on government to safeguard water supply
Representative bodies and business argued the step was necessary on food safety and animal welfare grounds, as well as to ensure UK food security
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NewsRoberts of Port Dinorwic wins extra £450k from PE backer
Acquired in late 2025 amid fears the business might be shuttered, Roberts invested an initial £650k from GIL to implement a turnaround under a new CEO, Mark Rodgers
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NewsAsda backing regional suppliers with new 50 West Country lines
Asda wants to make its ranges and stores more appealing to local shoppers as part of its Take a Fresh Look campaign
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News2 Sisters processing plant restarts after water shortage shutdown
2 Sisters said it would be ‘bringing water in from outside of the area by tanker to allow the site to maintain operations from Tuesday
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NewsYoung’s launches Chip Shop Jumbo Fish Fingers
The NPD features four Alaska pollock fish fingers coated in the brand’s signature ’crispy, bubbly Chip Shop batter’
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NewsRude Health expands into Asda with chilled nut milk range
The Oddlygood Group-owned brands’ Chilled Oat with Calcium and Chilled Almond with Calcium drinks will roll into Asda this week
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy retail media is facing a backlash
The retail media revolution is upon us – but some suppliers are feeling pressure to pay for it without enjoying measurable returns. Is a ‘win-win’ really achievable?
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NewsEPR fury as mandatory flexible plastic collections delayed
Local authorities throughout England were expected to start mandatory collection of soft plastics from the kerbside from 31 March 2027. However, last week it emerged the introduction had been delayed until 1 April 2030