All The Grocer articles in 23 November 2019 – Page 3
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NewsMusgrave CEO Chris Martin joins Wilko board
Martin will take up the role as a non-executive director in January and will chair the audit and risk committee
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NewsAmazon moves into own-label wine with Compass Road range
The five-strong range comprises Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé and Riesling Qualitätswein
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NewsBeyond Meat weighs up move into mince with UK trademark
The owner of the Beyond Burger filed an application on 7 November for the Beyond Mince name
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NewsBumper summer season for UK-grown berries
Strawberries were the stand-out performer as overall berry sales saw double-digit growth
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NewsWet weather means UK may have to import brassicas, warn growers
The British Growers Association said this week there was only a “short timescale” remaining for the weather to improve
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NewsSupermarkets agree to Adjudicator’s call for new systems
The Adjudicator said she would now work further with the supermarkets ahead of setting up a more formal system in February
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Grocer 33Tesco Cupar, Fife: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve been with the company 23 years and for 13 years have done a job share with a colleague’
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NewsClaims Scotland’s DRS could cause cross-border fraud rejected
Scottish environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham told MSPs the fear was a myth propogated by opponents of the scheme
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Grocer 33‘Bright and cheerful’ Tesco takes Grocer 33 win
Tesco came out on top this week with a good all-round performance, while guest retailer Iceland languished in last place
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Grocer 33Asda beats rivals - including guest Iceland - by over a tenner
Asda’s £67.51 total was £10.08 cheaper than the frozen food specialist
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NewsTudor Drinks holds investment talks as it seeks growth funds
The company, whose brands include Harry Bromptons London Ice Tea and Loveau, has been holding conversations with potential investors
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NewsLondon cake maker Butterscotch Bakery rescued out of administration
The company was acquired by an undislosed party after calling in administrators on 8 November
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NewsFDF urges collaborative approach to food and drink issues in election manifesto
The FDF has slammed the government plans for a ban on HFSS promotions
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NewsDole appoints Isabelle Spindler as its new European boss
Formerly chief exec at Dutch green energy group Qurrent, Spindler also becomes part of Dole’s global leadership team
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NewsDeliveroo launches new services for corporate clients
The move was described by Deliveroo For Business global chief Juan Diego Farah as a “natural next step” for the company
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NewsRabobank warns of continuing volatility in commodity prices
Geopolitical risks and price pressures on farmers are cited as contributing factors in Rabobank’s latest outlook
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group posts double-digit profits growth despite continued global ‘headwinds’
Travel food specialist SSP Group has posted a double-digit rise in underlying operating profits, despite warning of the impact of a number of “external challenges” that will continue into next year. Plus, FeverTree’s UK growth slashed by off-trade slowdown as global sales increase, Finsbury Food Group’s trading momentum continues and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Nov: Lidl, Recycling, Vertical farming
Lidl is giving its UK staff a pay rise worth £10m with a higher hourly rate likely to propel it to the top of the supermarket pay league table.
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NewsAP Brands cuts fundraising target after cancelling Crowdcube raise
After securing national listings with Brakes and Costco, the brand lowered its target to £200k from £500k
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NewsGraham’s profits boosted by NPD as liquid milk sector struggles
Graham’s the Family Dairy has reported a ‘solid’ annual performance with profits rising nearly 70%