Fruit & Vegetables news

• Vimto growth boosts Nichols' annual sales by 7.3%

  10-01-2017 16:49
  
  UK-listed soft drinks supplier Nichols has reported a 7.3% boost to full year revenues for 2016, boosted by increased Vimto sales and acquisitions.
  
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• PureCircle shares sweeten 10% as shipments released by US Customs

  10-01-2017 15:15
  
  The stevia producer said in a short statement to the London Stock Exchange that the consignments had been released after an extensive review of detailed documentation provided by PureCircle.
  
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• Cotswold Raw dog food start-up seeks £250k from crowd

  10-01-2017 14:56
  
  Premium dog food start up Cotswold Raw is chasing £250,000 from the crowd to expand its range, increase production and develop a cat recipe to double its customer base.
  
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• Mars expands veterinary presence in $9.1bn VCA acquisition

  10-01-2017 14:28
  
  Food giant Mars has swooped to expand its pet care business with the $9.1bn acquisition of VCA.
  
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• Mann Packing issues recall for Organic Veggies snacking tray

  10-01-2017 13:50
  Mann Packing is voluntarily recalling 205 cases of 18 ounce Organic Veggies with Organic Ranch Dip in a snacking tray because the product may contain mislabeled ingredients that could pose an allergen risk; specifically egg, milk, soy and mustard.
  
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• Müller Light Greek Style yoghurts get no added sugar overhaul

  10-01-2017 13:36
  
  Move is part of dairy giant’s strategy to reduce sugar across all its brands
  
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• Co-op reports Christmas like-for-likes up 3.5%

  10-01-2017 13:25
  
  The Co-op attributes success to investment in stores, focus on convenience and its heavyweight advertising campaign
  
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• Spar retailer Eat 17 to sell wholesale meat to other c-stores

  10-01-2017 13:22
  
  The move follows the launch of the retailer’s own-label ready meals in May…
  
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• Halewood to roll out love-inspired Lambrini line

  10-01-2017 13:04
  
  The limited-edition trio is aimed at Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
  
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• Nick Allen to leave AHDB to lead BMPA

  10-01-2017 12:55
  
  He takes over as head of trade association from Stephen Rossides, who retired at the end of 2015
  
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• Thatchers adds Stan's duo of lightly sparkling apple ciders

  10-01-2017 12:42
  
  Name is a nod to second-generation cidermaker Stan Thatcher
  
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• Defra to switch HQ in bid to save £2m a year

  10-01-2017 12:31
  
  Government department will relocate all staff to same building as Home Office and Department for Communities
  
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• Ice Kitchen wins £150,000 investment for adult lollies

  10-01-2017 12:20
  
  Outlay was from the Jamin chain of candy stores in the Netherlands
  
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• Savse adds two new protein variants to Protein Punch

  10-01-2017 11:19
  
  The NPD duo comprises Protein Smash and Protein Blast in 250ml bottles
  
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• Media Bites 10 January: Aldi, Tesco, Mars, McDonald's

  10-01-2017 10:00
  
  A Christmas update from Aldi was under the spotlight in this morning’s papers, along with Tesco’s restructuring plans, a Mars veterinary deal and McDonald’s exiting China.
  
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• City snapshot: Morrisons sales grow at fastest pace for seven years

  10-01-2017 08:54
  
  Morrisons has upgraded full-year profit expectations after recording its strongest performance for seven years
  
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• SpartanNash completes acquisition of Caito Foods Service

  10-01-2017 08:12
  SpartanNash has completed the acquisition of Indianapolis based Caito Foods Service and its Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) logistic operations.
  
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