All The Grocer articles in 20 November 2021 – Page 7
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Waitrose to trial sustainable farming at Leckford Estate to promote ‘new best practice’
The supermarket chain pledged last year that its UK farm-supplier network would be net zero by 2035
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Company Shop to open 15th store with new site in South Yardley
The new Midlands site will be the group’s fourth new store this year
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Crisp packets and chocolate wrappers can add recycling label
OPRL announced the move would come in on 1 January
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Online grocery sales in decline as Brits get out to shop for Christmas
In-store visits at UK supermarkets increased 6.5% in the four weeks to 6 November, according to the latest NielsenIQ data
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Media Bites 16 November: Unilever, Oatly, Heineken, Tesco, Lyre’s
Second round bids for Unilever’s €2bn tea business are due in today, but any buyer - with bidders including PE firms Advent, Carlyle and CVC - would have to decide how to handle sensitive questions of human rights and fair pay on three large plantations owned by the multinational.
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City Snapshot: Premier Foods suffers declines as shoppers eat out once more
Revenues and profits have fallen at Premier Foods as the group lapped figures from a year ago when demand was elevated during the ongoing lockdown. Plus, the latest NielsenIQ grocery data, full-year results at Imperial Brands, new growth ambitions at Diageo and interim CFO appointment at Domino’s.
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Tesco 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
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Tesco 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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Stephen 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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Pilgrim’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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Oatly 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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Heineken 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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Feature Synopsis
Focus 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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Focus 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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British 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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Morrisons 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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HFSS 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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Morrisons 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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Upfield 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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Gordon’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