All The Grocer articles in 15 April 2023 – Page 5
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NewsAldi training managers to better support workers from minority groups
More than 800 managers in stores, warehouses and offices will receive ‘alllyship’ training aimed at enabling them to create a more inclusive workplace
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NewsAsda launches driverless home delivery trial in London
To comply with safety regulations the cars will carry a human systems operator as well as an Asda member of staff to carry in the order to homes
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NewsLeaf appoints new CEO following death of founder
Webster will take over the role at the assurance organisation from interim CEO and chair of the board of directors, Philip Wynn
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NewsLactalis launches Leerdammer grated SKU
Leerdammer Grated (rsp:£2.35/160g) went on sale in resealable pouches in Tesco stores nationwide on 3 April
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NewsMorrisons cuts in-store florists as it switches to centralised provider
The supermarket had expanded its line-up of in-store florist stations during lockdown, with 60 opening in the autumn of 2020 as sales of flowers bloomed
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NewsGreencore seeking CFO as Emma Hynes steps down
Hynes will leave the food-to-go specialist in May following the group’s half-year results, remaining with Greencore for a transition period to help her successor.
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NewsMowi launches salmon quartet into ready-to-cook category
A range of four salmon products ready to go into the oven will be launched on 20 April into Sainsbury’s and Asda stores nationwide
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Category ReportHow Walkers is winning in troubled times: crisps, nuts & snacks category report 2023
Big crisps brands have succeeded in a season of lacklustre potato yields, HFSS restrictions and inflation. Can they keep it up?
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Comment & OpinionEurope must speed up the route to market for novel food technologies
Food innovations are crucial to feeding a growing population in a healthy and sustainable manner, says Sue Garfitt, CEO of The Protein Brewery
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s driverless vehicles face a long road to profitable delivery
Asda’s trial will require two members of staff for each vehicle. And even if it goes further, who’s unpacking the groceries?
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NewsParfetts profits fall as post-pandemic margins return to normal
Parfetts said margins had returned to historic levels following a drop in promotional activity during the pandemic due to increased demand
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Comment & OpinionMarketing: the top considerations for driving ROI
It is critical for marketers to better understand the varying factors that impact ROI, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsTHG shares jump on Apollo ‘preliminary’ takeover approach
THG shares have jumped more than 40% today after it confirmed it has been approached by private equity giant Apollo Global Management over a possible deal
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NewsBestway’s Well Pharmacy acquires pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon UK
Both businesses are in prenotification discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority, which will review the acquisition
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NewsPrime Hydration drink back in Aldi stores
The drink sold out almost as soon as it last hit shelves in Aldi, in December
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Promotional FeaturesThe difficulty of diversity - and how the industry is working together to overcome it
The dial has been moved in terms of addressing diversity and inclusion within the grocery industry, but now it’s time to turn inspiration into accountability.
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NewsQuorn mycoprotein to be made available to other suppliers
The move will be led by a new division, Marlow Ingredients, and will be made available firstly in Europe and then internationally
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NewsMedia Bites 18 April: THG, inflation
The main headlines in this morning’s papers are reserved for THG following a speculative bid from a PE firm.
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NewsCity snapshot: THG falls to £496m operating loss as margins slide
Online beauty and nutrition retailer and brand owner THG has reported a £496m annual operating loss as its margins were slashed by a reluctance to pass on inflationary price increases and investment in customer retention
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Category ReportCan brands reverse the slump in popcorn sales?
Volume sales of branded popcorn have fallen by almost a fifth in the past year