All The Grocer articles in 23 November 2024
Previous issues.
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InterviewsThe Wholesale Group MD Tom Gittins on becoming ‘the home of the independent wholesaler’
Confex and Fairway Foodservice have announced they will merge into The Wholesale Group in January 2025, in a move that has ‘shaken up’ the industry
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: George Fitzgerald, head of out of home, Grounded
‘Be open to every opportunity, no matter how small it seems – it might just be the stepping stone you need’
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NewsPizza Express launches first grab & go concept in Tesco
The pizza chain will trial its first food-to-go pod in Tesco Extra
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Promotional VideosDiscover how to elevate brand presence in the trending biscuit category
The biscuit market is evolving, as consumers crave new flavours and indulge in biscuits across new occasions. In this video, McVitie’s discusses the strategies helping the brand stand out from the crowd.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Plastics Pact II do any better without legislation?
A broader ‘mark II’ is here – but some argue regulation is required
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NewsEsquires Coffee chain to double estate with strategic work-from-home locations
The chain is investing in suburban and regional outlets on the back of the hybrid work boom
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NewsWendy’s launches first loyalty app in the UK
The new app will allow customers to cut queueing times both in store and in drive-thrus
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ProfilesJNCK Bakery’s Alex Brassill on HFSS, Jaws and Alton Towers
‘I think HFSS regulations are moving things in the right direction, but there probably needs to be more focus on sugar’
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NewsUnilever explores sale of The Vegetarian Butcher as plant-based category slows
Analysts also speculated that Unilever could consider selling Colman’s, Marmite and Pot Noodle
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KVI TrackerRecord coffee prices mean farmers are finally earning enough to live, says Pact
Coffee has been sold for ‘far too cheap’ for ‘far too long’, according to the supplier
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NewsTŷ Nant strikes double deal as Fast 50 premium water supplier buys two brands from Primo Water Corporation
Tŷ Nant has acquired two brands from US giant Primo Water Corporation to broaden its offering, as the rapidly growing Welsh supplier aims to become the number one super-premium water bottler in the UK
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NewsWholesalers urge Starmer to address budget’s long-term negative consequences
FWD members expressed ‘grave concerns’ over the impact of the budget
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Comment & OpinionMove over Aperol: can Mionetto’s new aperitif own spritz?
With sparkling wine drinkers increasingly comfortable heading to own label, the ability to offer a branded spritz experience might be the livener Mionetto needs
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op rolls out staff bodycams to fight crime in £200k investment
The society has seen a 245% increase in incidents of threats and abuse towards colleagues since 2019
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NewsOcado and Co-op call for digital DRS after Wales drops out
The UK government has this week laid out the regulation in parliament to pave the way for a DRS system in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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NewsQ Catering expands fresh produce offer with RJ Kingsland acquisition
The wholesaler wants to expand its fresh produce offer in the south east
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NewsTunnock’s profits rebound despite cocoa shortage
Tunnock’s, the maker of its eponymous teacakes and caramel wafers, saw profits rebound last year despite high ingredients costs continuing to weigh on its bottom line
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Easter & Spring: 18 January
As chocolate sales melted away last year, Easter was a welcome bright spot. Why? And what’s in store this year?
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NewsEvian collaborates with Pharrell Williams on limited-edition, location-responsive bottle
Waitrose is from this month stocking the bottles, priced at £3 for a 75cl bottle
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Cereals & On the Go: 18 January
A new wave of cereal challengers is winning growing distribution. How are they performing?