All The Grocer articles in 21 October 2023 – Page 5
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News
S-Ventures seeks £2.5m funding to turn around fortunes
Embattled fmcg investment firm S-Ventures has kicked off a fundraising effort to bring in at least £2.5m to bolster working capital and help cut costs and drive efficiencies
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Co-op partners with LiveRamp to boost retail media offering
The society said brands using Co-op retail media would be able to “reduce their media waste
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Comment & Opinion
Why we’re looking to lead a revolution in frozen food
This week’s Frozen Food Revolution campaign will seek to engage consumers, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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Range Preview
Hallowieners and ghost crumpets: what’s new for Halloween 2023?
Colin the Caterpillar goes sour and bakery gets a pumpkin makeover: see the new food & drink for Halloween 2023
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Greens Retail hires Mike Leonard as interim head of retail
Starting in the newly created role this week, Leonard brings a wealth of industry experience to the business
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Carbon reporting targets face delay as talks raise fears over data quality
Defra had been planning to announce plans for companies to report on supply chain emissions, ahead of COP28 in Dubai next month
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The Grocer’s Grace Duncan wins PPA Next Gen journalism award
Judges were impressed by her ’dedication to data-driven reporting, combined with an unwavering commitment to storytelling’
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Avara Foods announces plans to close Gloucestershire factory
The poultry giant cited the ongoing impact of inflation in the poultry supply chain as the key driver in its move
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Tony’s Chocolonely and Aldi pledge to increase pay for cocoa farmers
Cocoa buyers including Tony’s, Aldi and Ben & Jerry’s have committed to upping pay for farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
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Vape brand ditches brightly coloured disposables to deter underage use
The measures will be implemented across Supreme’s 88Vape range in the coming months
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Samworth Brothers hires new CFO to replace outgoing Steve Bailey
The food group has appointed Charles Noble as chief financial officer to take over from Steve Bailey when he retires at the end of the year
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Olive oil markets catch a break as Spain production estimates are bumped
Spanish olive oil production seems to be improving, but suppliers are still apprehensive
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CJ Lang enjoys 4.2% sales boost following investment in company-owned stores
CJ Lang also boasted a 10.3% uptick in pre-tax profits to £3.7m
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Milk & More extends doorstep fruit & veg range with new organic options
Wholegood sources the organic produce from trusted organic certified growers
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AB World Foods adds Capsicana to its international spice mix
The Patak’s and Blue Dragon owner has expanded its repertoire of international brands with the acquisition of the Latin American sauce challenger
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City snapshot: Food prices fall for first time in two years
Food prices have fallen for the first time in two years in September to keep the overall UK rate of inflation steady at 6.7%. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway lifts annual profit forecasts and Cake Box issues a first-half trading update.
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News
Media Bites 18 October: THG, food banks, corner shops
The main fmcg story on a quiet news days is the THG third-quarter results.
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Category Report
How cakes & biscuits are getting smashed
Home-working, HFSS and cost pressures have hit sweet treats hard. So what can brands and retailers do to revive the market?
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Comment & Opinion
Why grocery assets are an active sector for investment
The continued optimism from the leading grocery brands is driving a welcome uptick in investment volumes, says Martin Supple, head of out of town retail at CBRE
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Comment & Opinion
What’s so ‘game-changing’ about M&S and Reposit’s reusable packaging pilot?
A new “game-changing” project is aiming to finally provide a viable and scalable alternative to single use-packaging across multiple categories