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NewsMorrisons reaches milestone in net zero farming journey
Morrisons says it has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious quest for net zero farming, with one billion kilos of product measured for emissions over the past four years.
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NewsTrips to supermarkets hit four-year high in October, says Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its supermarket share and inflation update for the four weeks to 3rd November, finding trips to the supermarket hit a four-year high.
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NewsKantar observes retailers lowering the price of essentials to attract customers
Market research firm Kantar has found that grocery inflation was up as take-home grocery sales also grew.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils vacuum-packed fresh lamb mince packaging
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has announced it is swapping traditional, plastic tray packaging for fresh lamb mince for a vacuum-packed alternative.
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NewsTesco reveals 15.6% rise in profits due to “strong momentum” and investment
UK supermarket Tesco has released its results for H1 2024/25, reporting a 15.6% rise in its operating profit.
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NewsAIMS questions the use of AI to influence food purchases
AIMS has warned of potential hidden bias in Tesco AI suggestions, as supermarket boss Ken Murphy announced Tesco was considering its use to “promote healthier products”.
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NewsKantar finds grocery sales up 3% over August
Market research firm Kantar has reported a rise in grocery take-home sales as the rate of inflation sits at 1.7%
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NewsAldi invests £3bn into British beef suppliers
UK discounter Aldi has unveiled its plan to invest £3bn with British beef suppliers over the next five years.
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NewsGrocery price inflation hits lowest rate since 2021, says Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, grocery price inflation fell over the four weeks to 7th July as supermarket footfall increased.
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NewsAldi to provide chickens with 20% more space
UK discounter Aldi has announced that it is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers.
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NewsMorrisons to produce 'lower carbon' beef using seaweed
Lower carbon beef products are expected to hit Morrisons shelves by 2026 as the UK retailer partners with environmental technology company Sea Forest to reduce emissions from its supply chain.The feed aims to reduce emissions without changing the taste and quality of the beef.Myton Food Group, Morrisons' manufacturing arm, has ...
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NewsShelfWatch finds UK discounters stock the most Scottish meat
Phase Two of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland ShelfWatch survey has been published, finding a 10.9% increase of own-label Scottish beef stocked in retailers compared to the Phase One results.A total of 90.9% of own-label lamb in Lidl was Scottish.The ShelfWatch survey, which was conducted by an independent research ...
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NewsTesco to rear chickens to higher welfare standards
UK retailer Tesco has announced that it will be rearing its fresh chicken to higher welfare standards.The change will provide Tesco chickens with 20% more space.Tesco said that all the fresh chicken in its core ranges would be grown with 20% more space than the industry standard, which it said ...
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NewsPoor weather contributes to dip in supermarket footfall
UK market research firm Kantar has revealed that supermarket footfall fell over the four weeks to 9th June 2024, which it attributed to poor weather.Kantar reported a decreased supermarket footfall over the past month.Take-home grocery sales had their slowest increase since June 2022, rising by 1% over the four weeks. ...
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NewsPlant-based wrap recalled as E.coli outbreak linked to salad leaves
Following updated information regarding the E.coli outbreak in ready to eat products, plant-based food company This! has recalled its This! Isn't Chicken and Bacon Wrap product because of possible contamination.This! has recalled its plant based wrap, while Greencore and Samworth Brothers pulled ready to eat wraps, sandwiches and subs from ...
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NewsShelfWatch Survey 2.0 will identify retailers who "must do better" to support Scottish produce
Following the release of the Phase One ShelfWatch survey results, National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland announced that it has commenced with Phase Two.An independent research firm will check the labelling of own-brand products on supermarket shelves to determine how much produce is locally sourced.The results from Phase Two will be ...
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NewsMeat products contribute to downward effects of inflation
The latest consumer inflation rates have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with some of the "main downward effects" attributed to meat and dairy products.Food inflation eased to less than 3% in the year to April 2024.The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose ...
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NewsRed Tractor chair steps down to join Co-op
Christine Tacon will step down from her position as Red Tractor chair to join the Co-op's board.Christine Tacon, outgoing Red Tractor chair.Following the Co-op's annual general meeting, during which members elected Tacon to sit on the board, the Red Tractor chair released a statement announcing her departure from her current ...
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NewsBurger sales rise by 13% in May - Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, burger sales climbed by 13% during the first bank holiday in May.Sales of burgers increased by 13% according to the Kantar data.Grocery inflation is now at 3.1% for the 12-week period ending 12th May 2024, while grocery price inflation fell for the fifteenth month ...
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NewsMorrisons pauses commitment to British lamb
UK supermarket Morrisons will begin trialling the sale of New Zealand lamb in some of its stores, after committing to only sourcing British lamb in 2017.Morrisons said New Zealand lamb would be sold in 39 stores as part of a trial.The New Zealand lamb will be sold in 39 Morrisons ...
