All The Grocer articles in 21 December 2019
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Comment & Opinion
ABF still searching for the right recipe to turn around Kingsmill owner Allied
Last month Associated British Foods CEO George Weston admitted pricing alone wouldn’t fix the serial underperformance of its bakery arm
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Comment & Opinion
How grocery can adapt to the first HFSS Christmas
Retailers can succeed by coming up with strategies based on historical information and sales models, says Julian Miller, global head of retail solutions success at SymphonyAI Retail CPG
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Comment & Opinion
Cadbury failed before on low-sugar chocolate. Will this time be any different?
How will the chocolate giant attempt to persuade shoppers to pick up a new, healthier version over the original they know and love?
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Comment & Opinion
Sunak’s pandemic-led obesity mission suggests more change in public health policy
Campaign groups have seized on today’s announcement as a sign ministers could be about to row back further on health interventions
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Comment & Opinion
Turning Asda around won’t be easy, but recent moves point to a newfound optimism
Asda has successfully focused on factors that have proven winners in the cost of living crisis: value and loyalty
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Comment & Opinion
Morrisons can be a serious convenience player with McColl’s – but it will take investment
The first key investment is likely to be in improving the store estate and supply chain
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Comment & Opinion
Can Morrisons regain ground with Tesco-style loyalty card promos?
The death of multibuy confectionery deals has been greatly exaggerated. Or so it would seem in Morrisons’ bid to go toe to toe with Tesco’s Clubcard Prices initiative, through deals that fly in the face of the founding principles of the government’s HFSS clampdown.
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Comment & Opinion
Now Sunak is PM, more stormy waters lie ahead for industry
Anyone expecting lavish spending from the new PM is likely to be in for a shock
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Comment & Opinion
Energy support for business is welcome, but what happens when the six months is up?
It’s a sign of just how serious the economic situation has become that energy prices being capped at twice the levels of a year ago is seen almost as a cause for jubilation
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News
The Grocer kicks off cost of living webinar series
The two webinars will look at the impact on brands and own label
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Comment & Opinion
How should supermarkets respond to inflation-driven behaviour changes?
Analysts warn inflation could soon hit 18%
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Comment & Opinion
Why big business needs to join the B Corp movement
Large B Corps have an opportunity to work alongside SMEs to advocate for change, says Nespresso’s sustainability lead Mary Child
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Comment & Opinion
Five tips for food and drink brands adapting to HFSS rules
HFSS restrictions are an opportunity to forge better relationships with your brand, says CCW managing director James McVitie
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News
Filippo Berio unveils vegan pesto duo using tofu
The news makes Filippo Berio the latest in a series of suppliers to roll out plant-based NPD this month
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Comment & Opinion
Getting rid of the Groceries Code Adjudicator is fraught with risk – especially now
The Adjudicator is facing the worst crisis of relations between suppliers and supermarkets since the role began in 2013
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News
Diet Coke unveils limited-edition Kate Moss packs
Multipack cans will feature denim, leopard, lace and camouflage designs, which reflect the supermodel’s ‘favourite fashion moments over the past four decades’
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Healthier Snacking: 14 May
As HFSS rules loom, will healthier snacking brands benefit?
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Analysis & Features
How coffee shops have bounced back with digital sales and drive thrus
Having suffered a brutal decline in 2020, coffee shops recovered the lion’s share of that business last year, according to latest research.
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News
GroceryAid kicks off Diversity & Inclusion programme for 2022
This year’s programme will include a record 68 fmcg partners, from Amazon to Warburtons
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News
The Grocer Gold Awards 2022 opens for entries
Entrants have until 7 March to finalise their online submissions, with the ceremony due to take place on 14 June