All The Grocer articles in 20 November 2021
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NewsPortman Group rules against Fok Hing Gin for ‘offensive’ brand name
This was the first time a product’s name had been considered in terms of ‘offensive language’, said the watchdog
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NewsOggs scores Tesco listing for Bites duo after Instagram stunt
The brand said Tesco was ‘playing hard to get’ and asked its fans to help it get the retailer’s attention
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NewsMedia Bites 15 November: Boots, Johnson & Johnson, THG, M&S
Speculation is building around a potential sale of Boots, while under pressure THG remains in the spotlight.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Ahold Delhaize to spin out Dutch Amazon rival in subsidiary IPO
Supermarket chain Ahold Delhaize has unveiled plans to spin off its €5.5bn Dutch online retail business Bol.com in a subsidiary IPO. Plus, Eagle Eye extends Asda Rewards loyalty programme into more stores.
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Comment & OpinionHow to avoid samey, boring Christmas ads
Advertising is a multibillion-pound industry that’s still running on a broken business model, says Jon Williams, CEO of The Liberty Guild
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Comment & OpinionSugar could become the next tobacco in the eyes of regulators
The UK is the latest in a series of countries around the world introducing restrictions and health warnings for high-sugar foods, says Ignacio Vazquez, senior manager for healthy markets at ShareAction
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NewsGordon’s rolls out 85% recycled glass gin bottles with new design
The redesigned bottles would help the brand appeal to ‘even more consumers’, said Gordon’s
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NewsUpfield adds cream alternative to growing Violife lineup
Viocreme is made from a blend of coconut and rapeseed oils, and goes on sale this week
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NewsMorrisons buys stake in Fife soft plastics recycling facility
The new site in Fife would initially be able to handle 15,000 tonnes of flexible plastic packaging a year
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NewsHFSS regulations: food and drink businesses demand clarity on proposals
ACS has estimated that small shops face a £13,000 bill to comply with the regulations
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NewsMorrisons pays tribute to key workers with ‘Farmer Christmas’ festive ad
This Christmas hero has a magical combine harvester instead of a sleigh
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NewsBritish onion sector sold short by New Zealand trade deal, growers warn
The FTA will see an 8% tariff removed from onions imported from New Zealand
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Food on the Go: 4 December
With more potential customers working from home and shopping locally, what are the new opportunities for out-of-home snacking?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Adult Soft Drinks: 11 December
An enthusiasm for abstinence seems to be driving growth in adult soft drinks. So what kinds are going to thrive?
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NewsHeineken to move into wine and spirits with €4bn southern African play
The Dutch brewer has unveiled plans to form a €4bn African drinks giant with the takeover of Distell and Namibia Breweries
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NewsOatly shares crash as supply chain challenges lead to revenue warning at plant-based brand
Oatly has warned its growth will not hit the heights expected this year as the group suffered from a number of issues, including the UK HGV driver shortage
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NewsPilgrim’s UK snaps up lamb processor Randall Parker Foods
The pork giant said the acquisition would allow it to bring its exisitng lamb business together as one vertically integrated operation
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NewsStephen Fry voices Sainsbury’s freeze frame Christmas advert
It is set to the Etta James classic At Last, in a nod to the delayed festivities of 2020
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Comment & OpinionTesco can afford to ignore vaccinated Santa controversy
Santa flashing his QR code at border control in its Christmas ad has, predictably, caused outrage on Twitter
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NewsTesco backs shoppers to ‘ensure nothing gets in the way’ of Christmas with festive ad
The retailer unveiled research suggesting 92% of UK adults are looking to make the most of Christmas this year, no matter what