All The Grocer articles in 22 February 2025 – Page 3
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News
Sainsbury’s to power 30 HGVs using food waste in new ‘circular’ biofuel trial
The supermarket has partnered with RenEco for the circular trial, which will convert food waste into biofuel
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Asda claims it is closing the gender pay gap but figures show more to do
There was no difference in the hourly-paid rate of retail store colleagues, who it said make up 92% of Asda’s total workforce
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Sterling Meat Co credits strong growth to £1.5m store revamp and quality
The Manchester-based meat retailer – formed out of the remnants of Crawshaws, which closed in 2018 – grew revenues by 11.9% to 25.3m in 2024
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Supermarkets see red over Defra’s new traffic light recycling system
The Grocer understands Defra has told businesses it will now produce a new version of the RAM, which it hopes to have ready by the spring
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Rude Health profits doubled prior to Oddlygood buyout
Rude Health is bucking a category slowdown in plant-based milks, which saw overall volumes drop 2% last year
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PerfectTed to launch flavoured RTD matcha latte duo
The drinks are naturally sweetened with agave and contain no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners
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Tesco offers free blood pressure checks to back BHF campaign
Tesco said it aims to help with the BHF’s campaign to ‘Keep hearts beating this Heart Month’ throughout February
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Yeo Valley launches protein campaign with modern pentathlete ambassador and Garmin
The campaign highlights yoghurt’s role in muscle recovery, sustained energy and post-workout nutrition
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UK retailers named and shamed as agri-food sector dubbed worst for migrant worker abuse
Companies including M&S, Waitrose, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were all involved in labour exploitation incidents, according to the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
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Media Bites 20 February: Trump tariff backlash, Tesco apologises over online glitch
Minutes US Federal Reserve’s January meeting revealed members of its committee believe Trump’s policies might ’hinder the disinflation process’
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City snapshot: Retailers dealt fresh blow as consumer confidence sinks further
Even Gen Z – ‘the most upbeat generation on the economy and their own finances’ – saw a drop-off in optimism
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GXO purchase of Wincanton could raise costs for supermarkets, says CMA
GXO agreed to acquire Wincanton in April 2024 but the takeover was subject to checks
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Iceland drops Keelings brand from fruit & veg own label
When ‘Keelings, Love to Grow’ launched, Iceland claimed it was the Irish grower’s ‘biggest fresh branded range’ to date
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Comment & Opinion
Why Tesco’s IT geeks are leading the war on retail crime
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy has previously said Tesco was spending ‘tens of millions’ on measures to tackle crime and protect its staff
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Beer & Cider: 29 March
The black stuff is booming, whilst beer and cider sales continue to struggle. Why?
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Feature Synopsis
Focus On Barbecue: 22 March
What’s in store for the Great British BBQ season this year?
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Extra adds Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry gum, backed by £4.5m push
The NPD was developed in response to growing demand for fruity flavours, said Mars Wrigley
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Leon adds microwave meals and frozen ‘favourites’ to grocery range
The push marks ‘a significant milestone for Leon Grocery’, which has increased its distribution by 40%
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Category Report
Time for a clean-up: bottled water category report 2025
DRS and EPR are designed to get bottled water suppliers to clean up their act. What effect will they have on pricing and packaging?
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Bidfood launches new interactive platform aimed at pubs
The new platform is the second one the wholesaler has launched over the past year