All The Grocer articles in 19 October 2024 – Page 5
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NewsBrewDog ‘near return to profit’ founder insists, as pre-tax losses balloon
BrewDog has not recorded a pre-tax profit since the £1.1m it booked in 2019
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NewsCollapsed grocer Melrose & Morgan relaunches with DTC proposition
The business’ assets were bought out of liquidation by former head chef Mauro Faure
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Comment & OpinionWes Streeting cannot just ‘follow the science’ in UPF debate
The health secretary faces a tough decision in an argument that has merit – and scientific evidence – on both sides
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Comment & OpinionHow wellness culture is shifting fmcg buying habits
UK shoppers are increasingly prioritising healthier options, says Melissa Petch, client director for healthcare, beauty, household & baby, Circana
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NewsMore than 600 charities call for Reeves to salvage £15m farmgate food waste fund
The charities said the fund could go towards providing up to 67 million meals a year to people in need but would go to waste without government support
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ProfilesSaputo’s Christopher Owen on Sheese, kisses and compulsory pilates
The plant-based head of marketing for brands like Sheese and Cathedral City shares how he dreams of a Taylor Swift endorsement
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NewsMedia Bites 17 October: M&S, BrewDog, Tate & Lyle
A busy morning in the papers for fmcg sees a spotlight on the latest NIQ supermarket data, BrewDog financial results and takeover speculation at Tate & Lyle
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé downgrades growth forecasts on weak shopper demand
Nestlé has lowered its growth expectations for the year after a disappointing third quarter as the world’s biggest food company struggled with soft consumer demand. Plus, Tate & Lyle shares boom on takeover speculation, and Deliveroo and Pernod Ricard report quarterly results
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NewsInfinite Roots secures £2m to explore whey upcycling tech
The German business is working with the Hamburg University of Technology to develop technology to upcycle whey into a fermentation feedstock for its mycelium, paving the way for the creation of new food ingredients and products
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NewsTesco extends good faith payment system for suppliers
The Good Faith Receiving auditing system essentially assumes most suppliers’ inbound deliveries are accurate, and has been used by several of Tesco’s rivals for a number of years
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NewsGreggs opens champagne bar in Newcastle’s Fenwick department store
The northern baker will serve its savoury and sweet bakes alongside ‘elevated’ condiments and tipples
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NewsPerfectTed debuts Nespresso-compatible matcha pods range
Pods in OG Matcha, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Bean are rolling into retail this autumn
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NewsTate & Lyle targeted by US buyout specialist Advent International
Although there is no certainty an offer will be made, it is expected to be higher than Tate & Lyle’s £2.8bn market value
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NewsSacla’ adds trio of Italian cooking sauces to pair with meat
The sauces are claimed to bring something ‘completely new’ to the category
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News‘Iceland vs Iceland’ trademark dispute rages on as Iceland Foods begins latest appeal
It’s the third round of legal proceedings in what is now an eight-year legal battle with the Icelandic government over the use of the word ‘Iceland’ in the EU
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Comment & OpinionHow to make a diverse ad that doesn’t offend
Brands, agencies and marketing teams urgently need to boost diversity in their teams, says Trevor Robinson of Quiet Storm
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NewsRSPCA contributes evidence to Court of Appeal on ‘frankenchickens’
Fast-growing chickens make up about 90% of chicken sold in supermarkets and experience health and welfare issues
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NewsNorthern Monk and Timothy Taylor’s unite to launch nitro stout into Morrisons
The launch comes amid growing demand for dark beers in the UK
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Comment & OpinionPerfectTed’s Nespresso pods are a potential game-changer for matcha
With its vibrant green colour and accompanying ’hot-girl’ aesthetic, matcha tea was arguably *the* drink of Charli XCX’s ’brat summer’
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NewsNFU boss hits out at government’s food sector ‘policy paralysis’
Farmers were growing increasingly frustrated at a lack of concrete policies on a raft of major issues, warned Tom Bradshaw