All The Grocer articles in 15 April 2023 – Page 6
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Vape flavour and display bans being considered by government
Industry input sought on how the appearance and characteristics of vapes, and their marketing and promotion, may attract children
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Mountain Dew prepping for UK launch of alcoholic Hard Mtn Dew
The ‘bold, citrus’ malt-based drink made its US debut last year with an abv of 5% and zero sugar
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Sacla’ forges partnership with Natasha allergy charity
The partnership is expected to raise £500k over three years to fund the charity’s work ‘to make allergy history’
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Tesco profits halved amid ‘incredibly tough year’ for consumers
Tesco’s full-year profits have more than halved as lower sales volumes, cost inflation and writedowns of its property and assets due to economic conditions. Plus Science in Sport decides against sale and trading updates from PZ Cussons and Imperial Brands
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Media Bites 13 April: Planet Organic, Tesco, British growers
Holland & Barrett is weighing a last-ditch rescue bid for Planet Organic, according to media reports this morning.
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Aldi invests in Irish sourcing with new MD role
Retailers have been turning to local suppliers in the Republic of Ireland following Brexit to avoid red tape
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Milliways plastic-free gum secures first major supermarket listing
Milliways was launched in 2021 with the hope of taking on traditional, plastic-based gum brands
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Norwegian salmon prices continue to soar
Rising costs and reduced volume have pushed up prices of Norwegian salmon, which accounts for almost half of UK supply
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Ricky Gervais invests in canned water brand Cano Water
UK canned water market leader Cano Water has received multimillion-pound funding from investors including the comedian
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Comment & Opinion
Farmison’s demise points to a chill wind for DTC challengers
The demise of the DTC butchery player is yet another illustration of headwinds facing disruptor food and drink players
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Range Preview
Party platters and bunting: Morrisons coronation range
With a focus on food platters, Morrisons has targeted the party-goers with a range of tastes and takes on British cuisine
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Warburtons gives its crumpets the Thins treatment
Thins are made with the same ingredients as the originals, but are HFSS-compliant and provide just 61 calories each
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Easter lamb sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Waitrose all reported over 100% increases in sales of the popular Easter roasting joints
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Two arrested over modern slavery suspicions on West Sussex farm
The government’s seasonal labour scheme has come under fire over labour exploitation claims
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Perkier smashes new crowdfunding round
The snack bar brand plans to use the money to increase digital marketing and push trade marketing investment
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Sainsbury’s £220m logistics shake-up may affect thousands of jobs
The supermarket will switch to three dedicated logistics partners rather than relying on multiple contracts across its logistics chain
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Comment & Opinion
A stronger, better supported FSA would benefit the whole food system
Food businesses should do more to push for a better funded FSA with a wider remit and sharper teeth, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Biden says NI Brexit deal is ‘top priority’ during Belfast trip
Prime minister Rishi Sunak was reportedly hoping president Biden’s Belfast visit would help garner DUP support for his post-Brexit deal
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Time Wholesale to rebrand and return to pure cash & carry model
The business is discontinuing its delivered service and programme of store fit-outs
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‘Enforcement squad’ to crack down on underage vaping
The squad will be led by Trading Standards and will share intelligence with regional networks and local authorities