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Waitrose to open 100 convenience stores in £1bn investment plan
British supermarket giant Waitrose has revealed plans to open up to 100 convenience shops across the UK over the next five years.
FreshRealm expands operations in Georgia, US, creates 300 new jobs
Fresh meal delivery provider FreshRealm has announced plans to expand its footprint in Montezuma, Georgia, creating over 300 new jobs.
Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger
Kroger has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the FTC's administrative proceeding challenging its merger with Albertson's.
Aldi unveils viral trend-inspired bagel seasoning
UK supermarket Aldi is launching a new bagel seasoning inspired by the ‘everything bagel’ trend made popular in the US.
7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Krispy Kreme refreshes doughnut line-up with eight new recipes
Krispy Kreme has refreshed its doughnut offering in the UK, with a new lineup featuring eight brand-new recipes.
Waitrose introduces new takeaway-style pizza range
Waitrose has introduced ‘Urban Pizza,’ a new range of takeaway-style pizzas, sides and dips.
Ocado partners with Refill Coalition UK to pilot new reusable packaging scheme
Ocado Retail has become the first major UK supermarket to pilot a new reusable packaging scheme, specially designed for online orders.
Berry big problem: What's spoiling our strawberries?
Summer is synonymous with strawberries, but why do today's fruits often taste worse and spoil faster? Wiliot CMO Steve Statler explores...
Morrisons raises freezer temperatures to cut emissions
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to join the ‘Move to -15°C’ coalition, increasing freezer temperatures in ten of its stores.
Agrovision raises $100m, surpassing $1bn valuation as healthy snack demand soars
Superfruit company Agrovision has successfully raised $100 million in equity financing, achieving a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
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