All The Grocer articles in 13 November 2021 – Page 3
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NewsCity Snapshot: M&S lifts profits forecast as turnaround picks up pace
Marks & Spencer has upgraded its expectations for the year for the second time as its sales and profits leapt ahead of pre-pandemic figures.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 Nov: ABF/Primark, Grocery market share, Philip Morris
The boss of Associated British Foods underlined his confidence in Primark’s bricks-and-mortar strategy and said it would not raise prices despite supply chain pressures
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NewsSainsbury’s may face Christmas supply disruption over DHL lorry drivers pay dispute
The drivers are set to vote on strike action after DHL offered them a 3% pay increase over an 18-month period
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NewsFood & Drink Federation to help businesses achieve net zero with new handbook
The resource is particularly aimed at those at the early stages of developing their climate strateg
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NewsGist HGV drivers trained in-house ready for Christmas deliveries
Gist expects the driver training and testing programme to deliver up to 300 newly qualified HGV drivers each year
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NewsTesco rolls out electric delivery fleet in Glasgow as legacy for COP26
Over 3,700 deliveries per week covering nearly 8,000 miles in and around Glasgow will become zero emissions
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NewsSupermarket cafés facing prospect of Covid passport regimes
Store cafes in Scotland and Wales may need to ask customers to show Covid passes
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NewsWilliam Reed’s World Steak Challenge winners announced
The winning cut was supplied by three-time winner JN Meat International, from a 16-month old heiffer fed with chocolate
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NewsBestway defies availability challenges to launch Christmas promo campaign
Large digital screens will highlight specific products and retailer promotions as well as supplier content
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NewsCall to remove ‘misleading’ health claims on high-sugar baby foods
Action on Sugar has called for the removal of “healthy-sounding” claims on packs of a range of baby food brands which would receive a red label for sugars under the traffic light system.
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NewsGovernment pledges to scrap sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040
UK is also phasing out new non-zero emission trucks weighing up to 26 tonnes by 2035
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NewsNivea launches ‘revolutionary’ sustainable hand soaps range
Called EcoRefill, the range comprises 100% recycled and recyclable PET bottles and cleanser tablets which are used to make the liquid soap
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NewsMajor retailers and fish processors launch bid to save Pacific tuna MSC status
The certification covers fisheries responsible for around half the world’s tuna catch
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NewsM&S does not expect Christmas supply shortages, CEO Steve Rowe says
M&S pre-tax profit for the 26-weeks to 2 October was £187.3m, compared to a £87.6m loss a year ago
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NewsQuaker Oats falls victim to supply issues after PepsiCo IT upgrade
PepsiCo confirmed the upgrade had disrupted the supply of Quaker Oats after shoppers took to social media to complain about shortages
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NewsAscona Group hires Ian Richards as construction and infrastructure director
The newly created role will support the forecort operator’s growth strategy of reaching 300 sites across the UK in five years
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NewsDocaan launch delayed due to supply disruption
Docaan was supposed to go live with LA Foods last month
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Comment & OpinionGopuff is out to prove it has the stamina – and the funds – to win the rapid grocery race
Having switched on UK operations yesterday, US player Gopuff is confident it can outpace rivals
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NewsGlanbia exits milk category to focus on core business
Glanbia is set to exit the dairy sector to focus on growing its core ingredients and nutrition divisions after agreeing a deal to sell its 40% stake in Ireland’s biggest milk processor.
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NewsWine prices to surge in 2022 as inflation drives up costs
Many UK wine businesses have been holding back price increases, but are now reaching breaking point, industry sources say