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    Browns Food Group and Aldi to promote Specially Selected Pork

    2024-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Scottish meat and poultry manufacturer Browns Food Group has revealed it is "reinforcing its commitment to Specially Selected Pork" as it celebrates over 10 years of partnership with Aldi Scotland.An NFU Scotland survey revealed that Aldi stocked the most Scottish produce out of a number of supermarkets.The two businesses have ...

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    Interest in meat-free products "waning", says AHDB

    2024-03-20T00:00:00Z

    The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that in January 2024, meat-free products experienced less demand compared to last year.AHDB said that the interest in meat-free products was "waning".The trade body said that in January 2023, it saw "poor performance" for both meat-free and dairy-free products compared to ...

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    AHDB designs "optimum" red meat packaging using data from research

    2024-03-08T00:00:00Z

    The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has looked at how producers and retailers can optimise packaging and labelling to "improve shopper purchase intent" for red meat.AHDB produced examples of optimised red meat packaging using the findings from its research.The research, which was undertaken by AHDB in collaboration with consumer ...

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    Kent farmers demand Government prioritise British produce

    2024-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Kent farmers have protested foreign imports of food in supermarkets, leading a "go-slow" protest through Canterbury.As part of the protest, tractors held up traffic around the city of Canterbury.The farmers led a convoy of farming vehicles through Canterbury city centre on Sunday 3rd March 2024, displaying signs reading "No Farmers, ...

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    Valentine's Day steak sales up 12% on the year, says Kantar

    2024-02-27T00:00:00Z

    According to the latest supermarket share update from Kantar, Valentine's Day sales of steak "shot up" by 12% compared to the previous year.The latest Kantar data showed that sales of steak were up by 12% on the year in the seven days before Valentine's Day.The data showed that grocery price ...

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    Government "must reduce regulatory burdens" as inflation falls - FDF

    2024-02-14T00:00:00Z

    The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on food price inflation in January 2024.ONS reported that food inflation had fallen for 10 consecutive months.The latest ONS figures show that the consumer prices index (CPI) remained unchanged at 4% in January, ...

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    Steak a "standout option" this Valentine's Day based on consumer trends

    2024-02-14T00:00:00Z

    According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Valentine’s Day dinner classics such as beef steaks are predicted to perform well this year.AHDB suggested that shoppers may choose cheaper steaks if they are "looking to indulge" on a budget.Looking at 2023 sales, AHDB analysts formed their 2024 predictions for ...

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    Aldi offers the most Scottish meat products - Shelfwatch

    2024-02-09T00:00:00Z

    The Scotland supermarket Shelfwatch survey carried out by independent researchers on behalf of National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has concluded, finding that discounter Aldi offered the largest proportion of Scottish produce overall.The survey found that Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce overall.A total of 71 stores across Scotland ...

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    Morrisons reports "steady progress" as trading results show sales increase

    2024-02-02T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Morrisons has released its trading update for Q4 and the full year 2022/23, reporting total revenue of £14.9 billion.Morrisons reported "strong progress" throughout the year on price competitiveness.The retailer said that the full year total revenue excluding fuel was up 2.7%, with like-for-like (LFL) sales up 1.8%. Its ...

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    Grocery inflation continues to fall as plant-based sales drop

    2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Kantar has released the latest data regarding the grocery market and consumer spending habits, revealing that grocery price inflation fell in January while own-brand plant-based sales dropped.The overall trend in offers was up on the year, as McKevitt said retailers "pulled the price lever especially hard in December" to attract ...

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    Shelfwatch surveys to identify Scottish produce availability in supermarkets

    2024-01-25T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket stores across Scotland will be visited by an independent research firm on behalf of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland, which aims to "shine a light" on how and where Scottish produce is being made available to buy.Martin Kennedy, president of NFU Scotland.The Union has announced that an independent ...

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    Sainsbury's boss takes over as IGD president

    2024-01-24T00:00:00Z

    Jason Tarry, CEO of UK & ROI Tesco Plc, will step down from his role as president of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) to make way for Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts, reported IGD.Simon Roberts, Sainsbury's CEO and incoming IGD president.Roberts will assume presidency of IGD on 1st March 2024 ...

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    Morrisons to improve chicken welfare standards by November 2024

    2024-01-23T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Morrisons has announced that by November 2024 all of its own-brand fresh chicken will be grown with over 20% more space than the industry standard of 38kg/m2 as part of its "journey to improve and enhance animal welfare standards".Morrisons is aiming to grow all of its own-brand chicken ...

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    M&S and Tesco report "strong" performance over festive period

    2024-01-11T00:00:00Z

    UK retailers M&S and Tesco have released their 2023/24 trading statements, with both reporting "strong" growth.Both retailers reported strong sales over the Christmas period.M&S and Tesco both reported strong volume growth, with M&S reporting a 7% increase in Q3. Tesco said it showed particular strength in its fresh food category, ...

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    Waitrose reports increased sausage sales in new report

    2023-12-08T00:00:00Z

    UK retailer Waitrose has published its 2023/24 Food and Drink Report, observing a 34% increase in its own-label sausage sales.Sales of the Waitrose Essential Pork Sausages were up by 34% compared to the previous year.Waitrose surveyed 2000 UK adults, finding that 32% of shoppers were turning to more classic dishes ...

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    Asda reports £5.4bn revenue after lowering the price of 600 products

    2023-11-15T00:00:00Z

    UK retailer Asda has reported its Q3 trading performance for the last three months to September 2023. The supermarket reported revenues of £5.4 billion.Asda reported Q3 revenue of £5.4 billion.Within the report, Asda said that like-for-like food sales increased by 3.2% during Q3 compared to 2022, with the retailer attributing ...

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    Latest Kantar figures show lowest grocery price inflation since July 2022

    2023-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Kantar has released its latest figures for grocery price inflation, reporting a fall in grocery price inflation to below 10% for the first time since July 2022. The data showed grocery price inflation falling to 9.7%, the lowest it's been since July 2022.Grocery price inflation now sits at 9.7% for ...

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    £200m logistics funding to help food retailers lower emissions

    2023-10-19T00:00:00Z

    New funding for the UK logistics industry is expected to help grocery companies - such as Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer - lower their transport emissions.The new funding for the logistics industry is expected to ease the financial burden of high fuel costs for UK food retailers.The £200 million in ...

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    Asda cuts prices of fresh meat staples

    2023-10-13T00:00:00Z

    As part of its plan to reduce costs for families, UK retailer Asda has invested £9 million to cut the price of staples such as fresh meat.The price reductions are part of Asda's plan to reduce shopping costs for families.The prices of some of the shop's most popular products have ...

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    Vegan products to be sold at same price as meat counterparts in Lidl Germany stores

    2023-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Lidl Germany is adjusting the pricing of products in its vegan own brand Vemondo range to align the prices with that of its comparable meat products.Prices of the Lidl vegan brand Vemondo will be changed to reflect the pricing of meat products.The Vemondo range was introduced by Lidl in 2020, ...