All The Grocer articles in 17 August 2024 – Page 4
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Wiper & True adds capacity to meet growing demand for alcohol-free brews
The brewer’s two alcohol-free beers now make up 15% of total sales
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Inflation back on the rise means another hefty business rates hike, warns BRC
The warning comes after new figures from the Office for National Statistics today revealed inflation was rising again for the first time this year
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Jempson’s slashes prices by up to 22% thanks to Morrisons supply deal
The eight-store independent retailer completed the conversion to the dual-branded Together with Morrisons fascia in November
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John Lewis shakes up store hours in restructure aimed at boosting customer service
The retailer will cut 1% of its headcount as part of the changes, which mirror an earlier move at Waitrose
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Fairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months
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Co-op and Wincanton extend 30-year partnership deal
Wincanton is UK retail’s leading supply chain provider
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Media Bites 14 August: Mars, Starbucks, Asda
Mars, the confectionery, food and petcare giant, has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova
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Aldi calls time on click & collect online shopping
The discounter launched click & collect in September 2020, in the midst of the online shopping boom fuelled by lockdowns in the pandemic
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Proper eyes savoury snacking occasion with trio of new popcorn flavours
The HFSS-compliant, vegan and gluten-free snacks have hit Waitrose stores
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ASH backs vapes as three million Brits use them to quit smoking
Anti-tobacco charity Action on Smoking & Health has urged legislators to “not undermine the value of vapes” as a quitting tool in coming regulations
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Comment & Opinion
UPF tax may have consumer support, but it’s riddled with pitfalls
The proposed tax on ultra-processed foods throws up several potential problems, including a lack of definition
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Comment & Opinion
Reuse must be the end goal for sustainable packaging
Keeping material in its intended use for as long as possible ensures more extraction doesn’t further damage our planet, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability lead at Abel & Cole
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Coca-Cola to launch limited edition Oreo collaboration cola
The NPD is set to hit stores from September
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Waitrose trialling Crosstown concessions and new hot food to go
It includes the launch of a new concession partnership with Crosstown doughnuts
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Analysis & Features
Can food brands survive the rise of Ozempic?
If the semaglutide weight-loss jabs making waves in the US catch on here, food ‘cravings’ could become a thing of the past. How are fmcg giants – and their investors – preparing for the ‘revolution’?
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Golden Acre Foods launches five halal products across Najma and Jaldee Eats brands
The SKUs will launch into Tesco on 19 August, with additional listings expected later in the year
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Analysis & Features
More than just a sponsor: the Co-op goes live
Manchester’s Co-op Live arena ‘heroes the best of’ the retailer. Members get access to priority booking and cheaper prices, while gig-goers get an unprecedented variety of food options
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Confusion for seasonal workers due to lack of government guidance
Workers have not heard from the government about next steps following Ethero’s removal from the official seasonal worker operator list
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City snapshot: Grocery sales growth rises as inflation edges back up
Grocery sales growth rose by 3.8% in the four weeks to 4 August as food inflation edged back upwards for the first time in more than a year
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Comment & Opinion
Food and drink SMEs need to join forces on buying
SMEs can leverage their collective buying power to achieve substantial cost reductions and operational efficiencies, says Helen Murphy, co-founder of Opply