Food and Drink News UK
Read our latest Food and Drink news, including commentary and analysis on the latest trends within the food and drink industry. FInd out how retailers are adding healthier options to their stores, what revenues have been posted for the year, and all the latest boardroom shuffles.
Asda unveils new brand identity in summer campaign
Aldi introduces recyclable butter packaging
Aldi will be switching to a new recyclable wrap packaging on two of its own-label butter lines from next month. The current non-recyclable packaging on Aldi’s... View Article
Dirtea appoints former Huel COO as chief executive
Functional mushroom brand Dirtea has appointed Grant Coetzee as its new chief executive. Possessing extensive experience in building global brands and consumer businesses, he previously worked... View Article
WH Smith launches new food range under ‘Smith’s Family Kitchen’ brand
WH Smith has launched its first ever own-brand food range as it looks to meet the needs of today’s travelling customers. The Smith’s Family Kitchen food-to-go... View Article
Marks & Spencer to donate 5p from sale of every Farmhouse loaf to Young Minds
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will donate 5p from the sale of every loaf in its Farmhouse loaf range to Young Minds, the UK... View Article
Huddled Group says Discount Dragon has delivered solid growth post-acquisition
Huddled Group has said its Discount Dragon business has delivered solid growth since it was acquired by the group last October. In its full-year results announcement... View Article
Asda unveils plans for significant mixed-use redevelopment at Park Royal
Asda is partnering with Barratt London on a proposal for a mixed-use redevelopment of its ten-acre site in Park Royal which is home to an Asda... View Article
[Responsible business] Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive incoming for retail sector
On 24 April, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive was approved by the EU parliament. In this article Irwin Mitchell’s Aaron Ford, Jane Anderson and Katie... View Article
Ocado Retail and Soil Association to establish five nature-friendly demo farms
Nature and climate-friendly food production is set to be demonstrated at five UK farms in a new project with online supermarket Ocado and the Soil Association... View Article
Lidl increases pay rates for third time in 12 months
Lidl GB is increasing its pay rates for the third time in 12 months. In a £2.5 million investment, the supermarket is raising pay for hourly-paid... View Article
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