All The Grocer articles in 14 December 2024
Previous issues.
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: nine rapid delivery stories that got hearts racing
It was a monumental year for quick commerce as we round up the nine rapid delivery stories that got hearts racing in 2024
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: this year’s biggest sustainability stories
Climate change is wreaking havoc and companies are slacking off in their environmental efforts – but it wasn’t all bad news in the fmcg sustainability space this year
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NewsIceland to ramp up international expansion after year of ‘record’ growth
Iceland is targeting new rapid delivery services, as well as new international partnerships, in 2025
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: marketing wins, fails and viral stunts
It has been a big year for marketing in the grocery sector, with supermarkets and fmcg brands hoping to drive sales with clever advertising, retail media and of course those all-important promotional stunts
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NewsEfra Committee to probe supply chain fairness as NFU plans ‘day of unity’ over IHT reform
The inquiry follows a tumultuous few months for the farming sector
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NewsGail’s to open first ‘sustainably built’ bakery using upcycled materials
All materials in the store have been designed to be recycled
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Comment & OpinionGen Z is driving a resurgence of traditional festive food
Thanks to the rising influence of Gen Z, classic festive foods are making a spirited comeback, says Bill Mathieson, MD at Long Clawson Dairy
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Range PreviewVegan liquid egg and Frickles: Aldi Plant Menu for Veganuary 2025
Aldi is ramping up its plant-based offering for Veganuary, unveiling its biggest-ever Plant Menu range launch with over a dozen new options
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NewsLittle Dessert Shop to double estate to 100 sites in two years
The company currently operates 50 franchised sites
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NewsBritish asparagus in time for Christmas at M&S Hereford
The first British asparagus of the season has been made available for local shoppers
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NewsKFC reaches two million meals donated to charity FareShare milestone
The fast food giant started its partnership with FareShare in 2022
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Comment & OpinionHow a Christmas tech fail left customers with trust issues
When Morrisons and Ocado both saw their tech systems fail on the busiest Christmas shopping day of the year, customers were left wondering where to turn
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NewsTiba Tempeh launches bigger block SKU and lands in Aldi
The new line is designed to provide greater value to heavy users of tempeh and larger families, the brand said
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NewsIceland thanks ‘very un-merry Morrisons’ for sales boost
‘Morrisons let millions down,’ Iceland said
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NewsTurkey and trimmings missing from Ocado orders due to CFC glitch
Fresh and frozen items are absent from Ocado Retail Christmas deliveries for customers in London
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NewsWholesaler Mr Lemonade saves £50k after implementing AI tech
The drinks wholesaler has used AI to improve back office, orders and payments
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NewsGovernment outlines plan for outright ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
Labour is planning on closing a loophole that allows the continued use of the pesticide via emergency authorisations
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NewsSpar Scotland donates over £175k to communities in 2024
The symbol group’s donations have supported initiatives including charities and local groups
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NewsSugro launches new partnership with equipment manufacturer
Members of the buying group will be able to buy warehouse and moving equipment at discounted prices
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NewsTechnical glitch denies access to More Card loyalty discounts for Morrisons shoppers
The technical problems have also put the supermarket’s website out of action and caused chaos for click & collect orders