All The Grocer articles in 02 December 2023 – Page 2
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Analysis & Features
What do supermarket beer buyers want to see from brewers?
Finding space on supermarket shelves for new beer brands is tricky, yet there are key needs brewers can fill to make their products stand out for supermarket beer buyers
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News
Pukka Herbs suffers mass redundancies as Lipton Teas integrates herbal brand
Pukka Herbs is in the final stages of being fully integrated into its private equity-owned parent company, Lipton Teas & Infusions
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News
The Good Crisp Company debuts free-from Pringles alternative in the UK
The launch is being supported by nascent fmcg consultancy Balloon Brand
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News
City snapshot: British American Tobacco hit by US economic slowdown and rise of illegal vapes
British American Tobacco is taking a £25bn one-off hit as it writes down the value of its traditional cigarette brands in the US, the London-listed group said this morning in a trading and strategy update.
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News
Valeo Foods urged to 'cease acquisitions and focus on turnaround'
Valeo Foods must focus on turning around its UK snacking business and hold off from acquisitions to avoid any further deterioration in its credit rating, according to Moody’s
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Comment & Opinion
How important are chocolate ethics to consumers, really?
Brits munch their way through millions of chocolates over Christmas, but is it all ethical?
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News
Insane Grain backed by Harry Kane following TikTok push
For almost two months, the brand has been trying to catch Kane’s attention through a series of targeted TikTok posts
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Analysis & Features
How Wagamama is helping prisoners prep for hospitality careers
Wagamama is taking part in a programme that offers inmates the chance to learn skills in a professional kitchen and find work upon release. We went to prison to find out more
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News
Media Bites 5 December: Christmas shrinkflation, retail sales, Lidl
The papers focus on the high street in the lead up to Christmas, with consumers set to pay more this year.
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News
Renshaw acquired in rescue deal by British Bakels as parent Real Good Food collapses
Cake decoration brand Renshaw has been saved after a long-running turnaround attempt by owner Real Good Food failed, with the business rescued from administration by a Swiss bakery ingredients manufacturer. The deal saves 200 jobs.
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News
Crave enters biscuits market with free-from Birthday Bisco’s
The NPD consists of golden biscuits sandwiched together with a vanilla cream filling, studded with rainbow sprinkles
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News
Poundland boss joins BRC call for kindness to shopworkers at Christmas
Along with UKHospitality, the BRC is calling for consideration as staff work extra hard to keep shelves stocked and drinks served
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News
Regulators should ‘explore every option to claw back’ Wilko dividends, says MP
Liam Byrne made the call in the House of Commons on Thursday, after former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson was grilled by Business and Trade Committee earlier in the week
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News
Snappy Group appoints Wais Shaifta as non-executive director
Shaifta has 12 years’ experience in q-commerce and e-commerce, including at Just Eat
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News
Wilko back on UK high streets as first new stores open
The stores, in Plymouth and Exeter, are the first two of five planned by CDS Superstores, which bought the brand from administrators in September
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News
AF Blakemore hires Lawrence Shirazian as MD for new foodservice business unit
Joining on 4 December, Shirazian will head up AF Blakemore’s foodservice, fresh meat, and wholesale divisions
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News
Framptons aims to be leading oat milk supplier after takeover by Swedish investment firm
Contract manufacturer Framptons has secured its future after being taken over by a Swedish investment company
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Comment & Opinion
Lily’s Kitchen takes low-budget approach for a cute Christmas
A charming low-budget campaign can capture festive goodwill if done right
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Comment & Opinion
AHDB’s farming show fails to liven up an important topic
The board went for a news-style show, commissioning ITN Business to create the half-hour programme
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News
Deposit return scheme risks failing to tackle plastic crisis, warn MPs
‘Uncertainty is stopping businesses and local authorities from preparing for the required changes,’ found the report