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Asda Fined £640,000 for Selling Out-of-Date Food
Asda was fined £640,000 plus costs for selling 115 out-of-date food items at two Cardiff stores in 2024 after trading standards officers found items up to two weeks past their expiration dates during routine and complaint-driven inspections; Asda implemented a new daily checking system for short-lif...
Asda Fined £640,000 for Selling Out-of-Date Food
Asda was fined £640,000 plus costs for selling 115 out-of-date food items at two Cardiff stores in 2024 after trading standards officers found items up to two weeks past their expiration dates during routine and complaint-driven inspections; Asda implemented a new daily checking system for short-lif...
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44% Bias Score
EU to Tackle High Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
The European Commission proposes banning restrictions that cause higher grocery prices in the Netherlands than in other EU countries; this follows a Dutch government initiative and aims to create a more unified market by 2024.
EU to Tackle High Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
The European Commission proposes banning restrictions that cause higher grocery prices in the Netherlands than in other EU countries; this follows a Dutch government initiative and aims to create a more unified market by 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Supermarkets Boost Easter Sales Amidst Global Uncertainty
Supermarket Easter sales are surging, narrowing the gap with Christmas sales due to global uncertainty pushing consumers towards home celebrations, prompting increased marketing and diverse product offerings.
Supermarkets Boost Easter Sales Amidst Global Uncertainty
Supermarket Easter sales are surging, narrowing the gap with Christmas sales due to global uncertainty pushing consumers towards home celebrations, prompting increased marketing and diverse product offerings.
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44% Bias Score
Morrisons Closes In-Store Services Amidst Private Equity Ownership Concerns
Morrisons, acquired by CD&R in 2021, closed 52 cafes, 13 florists, and other services, impacting jobs and raising concerns about the future of its unique model, despite strong recent sales growth and debt reduction efforts via asset sales.
Morrisons Closes In-Store Services Amidst Private Equity Ownership Concerns
Morrisons, acquired by CD&R in 2021, closed 52 cafes, 13 florists, and other services, impacting jobs and raising concerns about the future of its unique model, despite strong recent sales growth and debt reduction efforts via asset sales.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch A-Brand Supermarket Sales Drop 9% in 2024
The top 100 A-brands in Dutch supermarkets experienced a 9% sales decline in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to the tobacco sales ban and increased competition from store brands and fresh products. Disputes between manufacturers and supermarket chains further worsened the situation.
Dutch A-Brand Supermarket Sales Drop 9% in 2024
The top 100 A-brands in Dutch supermarkets experienced a 9% sales decline in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to the tobacco sales ban and increased competition from store brands and fresh products. Disputes between manufacturers and supermarket chains further worsened the situation.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Launches $77M Program to Combat Violence Against Women
Following the coronial inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Lilie James, Education Minister Jason Clare announced a $77 million, five-year program to teach boys respect for women in schools, alongside a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, citing that one in five young women over 15 experie...
Australia Launches $77M Program to Combat Violence Against Women
Following the coronial inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Lilie James, Education Minister Jason Clare announced a $77 million, five-year program to teach boys respect for women in schools, alongside a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, citing that one in five young women over 15 experie...
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52% Bias Score
Supermarkets Accused of Exploiting Tax Loophole to Sell Cheap, High-Strength Cider
Supermarkets are accused of exploiting a tax loophole to sell cheap, high-strength cider, leading to health and social problems, while the cost of other alcoholic drinks has surged. Alcohol Change UK calls for the government to close the loophole, which allows multinational companies to benefit from...
Supermarkets Accused of Exploiting Tax Loophole to Sell Cheap, High-Strength Cider
Supermarkets are accused of exploiting a tax loophole to sell cheap, high-strength cider, leading to health and social problems, while the cost of other alcoholic drinks has surged. Alcohol Change UK calls for the government to close the loophole, which allows multinational companies to benefit from...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Supermarket Lobby Fights Government's Shorter Workweek Bill
Asedas, representing major Spanish supermarket chains, strongly opposes the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, lobbying against the bill despite Mercadona's prior commitment to reducing employee hours in 2025.
Spanish Supermarket Lobby Fights Government's Shorter Workweek Bill
Asedas, representing major Spanish supermarket chains, strongly opposes the government's proposed 37.5-hour workweek, lobbying against the bill despite Mercadona's prior commitment to reducing employee hours in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Chocolate Prices Surge Amidst Broader Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising global cacao prices, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, have led to a significant price increase in chocolate bars, exemplified by a Lindt bar costing \$8.50, while supermarkets show grocery prices 3.7 percent higher year-on-year, and service industries are cutting services alongside pric...
Australian Chocolate Prices Surge Amidst Broader Cost-of-Living Crisis
Rising global cacao prices, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, have led to a significant price increase in chocolate bars, exemplified by a Lindt bar costing \$8.50, while supermarkets show grocery prices 3.7 percent higher year-on-year, and service industries are cutting services alongside pric...
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40% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Import Cauliflowers While British Farmers Waste Crops
British cauliflower farmers are wasting crops as supermarkets import from Europe, despite public support for UK farmers; this contradicts claims to reduce food miles and waste, potentially causing future supply shortages in the £35 million industry.
UK Supermarkets Import Cauliflowers While British Farmers Waste Crops
British cauliflower farmers are wasting crops as supermarkets import from Europe, despite public support for UK farmers; this contradicts claims to reduce food miles and waste, potentially causing future supply shortages in the £35 million industry.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch A-Brand Supermarket Sales Drop 9% in 2024
The top 100 A-brands in Dutch supermarkets experienced a 9% sales drop in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to a tobacco sales ban and increased competition from store brands, alongside distribution issues stemming from retailer conflicts.
Dutch A-Brand Supermarket Sales Drop 9% in 2024
The top 100 A-brands in Dutch supermarkets experienced a 9% sales drop in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to a tobacco sales ban and increased competition from store brands, alongside distribution issues stemming from retailer conflicts.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Cracks Down on Supermarket False Discounts
Greece's Ministry of Development is enforcing a code of conduct to prevent false discounts in supermarkets, starting March 17th, with fines up to €3 million for violations exceeding the 30-day lowest price rule; consumer reporting is also encouraged.
Greece Cracks Down on Supermarket False Discounts
Greece's Ministry of Development is enforcing a code of conduct to prevent false discounts in supermarkets, starting March 17th, with fines up to €3 million for violations exceeding the 30-day lowest price rule; consumer reporting is also encouraged.
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36% Bias Score
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