All The Grocer articles in 02 October 2021 – Page 2
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News
Nisa converts over 120 stores to new Evolution format as recruitment booms
The newly launched sites include 14 former Co-ops, as well as existing Nisa retailers who were looking to upgrade their stores
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Tesco calls for volunteers to help collect food for charities this Christmas
Tesco will also be topping up all donations made during the collection period with a 20% cash donation to help the charities involved
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Puffin Produce claims UK first with carbon neutral potato launch
The supplier will launch its Root Zero potatoes into 200 Co-op stores across the UK next week
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Sainsbury’s to hire 22,000 seasonal workers for Christmas
The retailer is offering temporary staff fixed-term contracts of between three and 12 weeks until 8 January 2022
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Food shortages cost big four supermarkets £2bn in lost sales
The cost is expected to increase further in the run up to Christmas
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Analysis & Features
Greenwashing: why the CMA is cracking down and how
The CMA has published a ‘green claims code’ intended to stop consumers being misled, and plans to launch a thorough review of compliance
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News
Wrap report shows food waste slashed by 250,000 tonnes
The progress has seen the equivalent of 145 million meals redistributed annually to those who need it
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News
Startup Tweakit launches powder toiletries to combat plastic use
Each comes in three fragrances: Jasmine & Sea Salt, Peach & Lemon and Lavender & Rose
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Grocer 33
Tesco wins the race for ‘greenest basket’, Waitrose still struggling with availability
Store layouts were put to the test this week as our shoppers sought out sustainability-focused products
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Grocer 33
Asda cleans up in Green 33 eco-friendly shopper survey
Asda was exclusively cheapest for 11 items in our sustainability-themed week
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Grocer 33
Tesco Abbeydale, Sheffield: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Over the past 18 months, it’s been brilliant to see how the team in Abbeydale has really come together’
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British pork sector needs supermarket support to clear pig backlog says NPA
Supermarkets are decreasing British pork facings while the industry is in crisis
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City snapshot: Greencore fourth quarter sales back above pre-Covid levels
Greencore has seen further recovery in its fourth quarter to take revenues back above pre-Covid levels and full year operating profits at the upper end of expectations
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News
Media Bites 1 October: Fuel crisis, Furlough, Sainsbury’s
There has been no improvement in petrol supplies at independent petrol stations since Wednesday, according to industry body the Petrol Retailers Association
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Exelby Services takes home top prize at Forecourt Trader Awards
The Northallerton-based services on the A19 were victorious thanks to the “great deal of thought put into its design and function
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Plant-based Food and Drink: 6 November
With plant-based food booming, what’s the future of the category’s ready meals, milks, and fish alternatives?
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Comment & Opinion
Deliveroo’s Hop stands to leapfrog rapid delivery rivals
Deliveroo’s entry to the market has the potential to quickly leave existing players in the dust
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News
Nestlé launches non-HFSS Cheerios Vanilla O’s sub brand
Called Vanilla O’s, the cereal is touted as containing less than 5% sugar with “no compromise on taste”
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Analysis & Features
Can PepsiCo’s SodaStream concentrates compete with its big bottles?
PepsiCo and SodaStream are playing up the benefits of the launch
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Podcast
The Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Liz Naftel, Les Fauconnaires
Jim and Liz Naftel of Les Fauconnaires Farm play music to soothe their herd of 40 pedigree Guernsey cows during milking