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Lidl ordered to stop selling Hendrick’s gin lookalike
Lidl has been banned from selling its own-brand gin, after the Court of Session ruled there had been a “deliberate alteration” of its “get-up” to resemble Hendrick’s.
Although Lidl’s Hampstead…
Read MoreRetail and FMCG leaders back Flexible Plastic Fund
Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have signed up to a £1 million scheme to increase the recycling of plastic bags, wrappers, pouches and sachets.
In an agreement with the Flexible Plastic Fund,…
Read MoreMüller extends Lidl supply deal partnership
Müller Milk & Ingredients has renewed its three-year milk supply contract with Lidl GB.
The partnership includes a new fixed price offer for Müller farmers supplying the retailer.
From July…
Read MoreSandford Orchards launches new canned cider
Sandford Orchards has announced the launch of three of its session ciders in a new canned format.
The Devon-based brewery revealed its Devon Dry, Devon Mist and Rib Tickler ciders…
Read MoreTesco to sell seedless lemons
Tesco has become the first major UK supermarket to trial seedless lemons in its selection of fresh produce.
The Big 4 grocer had previously trialled the initiative in the UK…
Read MoreJealous Sweets launches Foams range
Jealous Sweets has announced the launch of its new Foam range.
The gluten-free and plant-based range includes Berry Foams and Juicy Foams, which are available in 125g sharing bags.
Berry…
Read MoreShoppers are paying the price for supermarket tactics, Which? warns
Supermarket “pricing secrets” mean that customers are paying up to four times more for groceries depending on where and when they shop, according to Which?.
The consumer group analysed 493…
Read MoreMcVitie’s Tollcross factory at threat of closure
Global snacking company that owns Mcvities, has announced proposals to close its Tollcross, Glasgow factory, subject to a consultation with employees.
The closure would see 486 roles at risk of…
Read MoreNescafé launches Gold Iced range
Nescafé has announced it is launching its Gold Iced range in the UK ready for the summer months.
The new range features two new flavours which include Iced Cappuccino and…
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