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Around 48 of UK’s wine and spirit firms have signed the letter written by the WTSA last week, as wine and spirit deliveries have been delayed by supply chain chaos and rising costs.

Alcohol firms warn Transport Secretary of Christmas shortage

November 24, 2021

Members of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association have warned the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, that HGV driver shortages and freight disruption would interfere with the UK supermarkets’ alcohol supply…

The UK competition regulator has launched an initial investigation into the takeover of Morrisons by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).

Competition watchdog to probe £7bn Morrisons takeover

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October 29, 2021

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The UK competition regulator has launched an initial investigation into the takeover of Morrisons by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). It comes days after the Yorkshire-based…

Prices at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows.

Petrol prices shoot up to record highs

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October 26, 2021

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Prices at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows. The average UK price of…

France threatens retaliatory measures over UK fishing rights

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October 15, 2021

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France is threatening retaliatory measures after the UK refused to grant extra licenses to French fishermen. The country is set to reportedly cut electricity supplies to Jersey, a self-governing British…

Tesco lifts profit targets after ‘strong’ first-half sales

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October 6, 2021

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Tesco has lifted its profit targets for the year on the back of a “strong” half-year of sales and announced plans to hand about £500 million back to shareholders. The…

Tesco & Morrisons former COO joins Tessiant

Tesco to roll out automated parcel machines in 500 stores

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Big 4 Christmas ecommerce grocer grocery InPost Jason Tavaria roll out supermarket Tesco UK

September 30, 2021

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Tesco is set to roll out automated parcel machines in 500 stores by the end of November, in partnership with ecommerce delivery company InPost. The new partnership adds InPost lockers…

Big 4 grocers amongst 12 firms participating in ‘reverse mentoring’ scheme

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September 29, 2021

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Major supermarkets and suppliers are piloting a “reverse mentoring” scheme aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in businesses. Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Greencore, KP Snacks, Mondelez International, Morrisons, Premier Foods, and…

PepsiCo has announced two senior leadership appointments in a bid to “drive accelerated growth.”

UK begins negotiations to join £9 trillion global trade bloc

September 29, 2021

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The UK has begun negotiations to enter into the £9 trillion Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trading bloc. The discussions started on September 28 and mark the…

Rule changes announced to make developing ‘gene edited’ crops easier

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September 29, 2021

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Rule changes to make it easier to research and develop “gene edited” food crops such as sugar beet have been announced by the government. Gene editing makes changes to the…

Kerry Group completes sale of its foods meats and meals business for €819m

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September 28, 2021

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Kerry Group has announced that it has completed the sale of its Consumer Food’s meats and meals arm to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation for €819 million (£704 million). The sale, which…

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Alcohol firms warn Transport Secretary of Christmas shortage

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Petrol prices shoot up to record highs

France threatens retaliatory measures over UK fishing rights

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Tesco to roll out automated parcel machines in 500 stores

Big 4 grocers amongst 12 firms participating in ‘reverse mentoring’ scheme

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