All The Grocer articles in 18 January 2025 – Page 3
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Comment & OpinionHow Fortnum & Mason’s ‘element of theatre’ has royally paid off
Fortnum & Mason’s reversal of fortune offers hope for retailers at a time when so many face uncertain futures
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NewsWelsh meat board Hybu Cig Cymru appoints ex-Tulip boss José Peralta as CEO
The appointment of Peralta follows a challenging past year for the body amid allegations of a ‘toxic’ working environment
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NewsOggs dodges Brexit ‘complexities’ with European production move
It comes as Oggs recently stopped producing its scrambled eggs alternative
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NewsAsda and Boots retail media network operator SMG expands into North America
The move marked ‘a major milestone in its global journey’ the company said
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NewsMars appoints Alastair Child as chief sustainability officer
Child replaces Barry Parkin, who has retired
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NewsSuperdrug sales up 6.6% over Christmas
Same-store like-for-like sales were up 5.1%, the health & beauty retailer said
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NewsYoplait reformulations see further lowering in sugar content for Frubes and Petits Filous
The move by the French dairy giant means it has reduced sugars across its kids’ yoghurt portfolio by 25% since 2015
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NewsOcado rollercoaster continues as shares soar on Christmas update
Ocado shares raced 13% higher to 305p following the update on Tuesday morning, with investors most likely focusing on the FY25 guidance promising further ‘market-leading sales growth and volume momentum’
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NewsAmazon pulls own-label ready meal range
‘Like all retailers, we continually review our range and test new selection with customers,’ a spokesman said
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NewsGourmet charcuterie brand The Mad Butcher secures Sainsbury’s listing
The brand said it had further plans to grow in UK retail, ’further tapping into the growing UK trend for meat snacking’
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NewsCompleat Food Group removes plastic trays from pork pie packaging
The change will remove over 100 tonnes of plastic from the manufacturer’s supply chain
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Comment & OpinionCrazy Sexy Food: podcast welcomes chilled not-chef Calum Harris
Harris plugs his new vegan cookbook by first addressing rumours he’s Jamie Oliver’s son
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NewsSeabrook launches Bradford-inspired crisps range into Morrisons
The crisps have launched to coincide with Bradford’s ‘big year’ as the 2025 UK City of Culture
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NewsOne Stop locks prices on over 100 lines in new value campaign
The Tesco-owned retailer said it wanted to support customers post-Christmas, ensuring they could access “trusted brands while staying within their budget”
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NewsInnocent slashes annual losses on factory ramp-up and market share gains
Innocent Drinks has slashed its losses after heavy investment in its new Rotterdam factory drove efficiencies amid rising sales and regaining market share
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NewsSupermarket bosses demand 2027 deposit return scheme start date is scrapped
Last week, Tesco boss Ken Murphy hinted at what was to come when he called for the government to rethink the timeframe for EPR and DRS
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NewsCity snapshot: Bakkavor and Deliveroo look strong while Poundland woes go on
Bakkavor grew revenue by 4% last year despite strike disruption. Also, Deliveroo see “encouraging signs” from its souped up loyalty scheme while Poundland’s struggles continue.
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NewsPoundland’s weak trading carries into new financial year – and Christmas
The group has put the brakes on Poundland estate expansion for the year
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NewsDeliveroo’s souped up loyalty programme giving aggregator app a boost
The app is also seeing ‘strong growth’ in grocery
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NewsMedia Bites 16 January: Carlsberg x Britvic, Guinness and Moet
It’s a drinks-themed round up this morning with the Carlsberg Britvic takeover and the ongoing Guinness shortage offering some light relief from this week’s focus on inflation and the UK economy