All The Grocer articles in 15 April 2023 – Page 2
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Scotland’s deposit return scheme: industry reacts to delay
The launch of the UK’s first deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least 1 March next year
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Scottish government ditches booze marketing clampdown
Retail leaders had warned shops could have been crippled by plans under a consultation launched in November
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Tesco makes Liquorice Twists straight after manufacturing fault
‘We are sorry that our liquorice twists are not as twisty as usual,’ a Tesco spokesman told The Grocer
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Mars shakes up Food and Wrigley leadership teams
Mars Wrigley UK has appointed a new sales director, while Mars Food UK has named a new general manager
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Crown Commercial Service clarifies public sector procurement plans
The initial plans were widely criticised over fears that regional wholesalers currently supplying public institutions could be frozen out
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Emmi brings Rachelli premium Italian desserts to UK
The brand will offer classic Italian recipes with a modern spin, said Emmi
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Superdrug and Savers introduce flexible pay dates for employees
Superdrug has also introduced new staff discounts and given employees access to a free digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations
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Holland & Barrett appoints former Starbucks exec CFO
Nick Allen spent more than four years as Starbucks’ EMEA CFO
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Media Bites 19 April: Planet Organic/Sainsbury’s, THG, eggs
Sainsbury’s has joined a queue of bargain-hunting shoppers examining a last-ditch rescue of the Planet Organic brand
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City snapshot: Food prices race to 45-year high to keep UK inflation higher than hoped
Soaring food prices have contributed to a higher-than-expected inflation rate in March, according to the latest government figures. Plus, Heineken and Just Eat Takeaway report first quarter results, while Cake Box issues a full-year trading update.
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Entries open for The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards 2023
Brands across fmcg – from alcohol to personal care – are invited to showcase their most compelling launches
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Co-op to offer lower prices to loyalty card holders
The society is investing £240m across the next five years on a major overhaul of its membership scheme
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Butternut Box extends European reach with PsiBufet acquisition
UK-based DTC dogfood player Butternut Box has strengthened its position in continental Europe with the acquisition of Polish fresh dogfood company PsiBufet
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Coca-Cola invites artists to create AI billboards
The competition follows Coca-Cola’s collaboration with a new global services alliance launched by Bain & Company and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in February
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Comment & Opinion
The price of taking THG private may prove hard for bidders to swallow
In its short and not entirely successful time on the stock exchange, THG has been no stranger to failed takeover approaches. Will Apollo fare differently?
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Deposit return scheme delayed until next year
First minister Humza Yousaf told Scottish parliament the move would give businesses extra time to prepare for the introduction of the scheme
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African and Caribbean grocer Oja launches ready meals
Oja said the move into own-label ready meals was prompted by there being few competitors in the market for these items
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Category Report
Why are nut sales falling? Nuts category report 2023
Sales of nuts have tumbled as Brits reach instead for a packet of crisps. What can suppliers do to reverse the decline?
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Quorn partners with robot chef to cook ‘perfect nuggets every time’
Quorn is the first Karakuri ‘product partner’ and more are expected to be announced in the near future
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Superdrug to open 25 ‘bigger and better’ stores this year
The retailer said the investment showed it backs bricks and mortar following strong trading results