All The Grocer articles in 23 November 2024 – Page 5
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NewsWendy’s pursues expansion in the UK with new franchise agreement
The chain will open six new sites in the south west of England
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NewsFood transparency body faces shake-up as Labour increases outside scrutiny
The move comes with growing pressure on Labour to distance itself from food and drink companies in policy setting on areas such as obesity
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NewsSainsbury’s trials self-service Pokémon ‘select & dispense’ tech
The Vensafe system is used in more than 2,500 stores across Europe
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Comment & OpinionNFU: Labour can’t wish away farmers’ anger. We will keep fighting
Our industry feels betrayed. A year ago, Steve Reed said no changes would be made to Agriculture Property Relief if Labour won the general election, says NFU president Tom Bradshaw
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NewsArla and McCain to launch exclusive products through Iceland’s accelerator scheme
Lithuanian baker Mantinga will also launch a new sweet and sour doughnut through Iceland’s Brands on Ice production innovation programme
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Bell’s went from fruit & veg shop to award-winning fishmonger
Bell’s combines the freshest produce with bespoke service as it seeks to drive up UK fish consumption
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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer confidence improves in wake of budget
Businesses have warned that big tax rises in the budget will lead to job losses and pay cuts but that is having little effect on Brits’ mood. Also, the Competition and Markets Authority will allow more deals to go ahead to help boost growth.
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NewsMedia Bites 22 November: retail sales, energy bills and farming row continues
Retail sales have “plunged” in October, with a spike in consumer confidence meaning retailers can expect to see a strong golden quarter ahead
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Wales backs out, is there any hope left for a UK DRS?
Hopes DRS would be simpler under Labour have been shattered, as Wales’ withdrawal leaves drinks industry players ‘speechless’
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NewsCod prices to reach highest level ever after quota slashed
Next year’s total allowable catch for Barents Sea North East Arctic cod has been reduced by 25% to 340,000 tonnes, in light of declining stocks
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest again as it looks to reclaim its crown
At £66.47, it was £2.59 cheaper than this week’s runner-up, Morrisons
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Newport, Shropshire: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Desserts are quite popular here generally – the people of Newport must have a sweet tooth’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newport offers full basket and friendly, helpful team
Our shopper was able to pick up a full basket of all 33 items on our early Saturday morning visit
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Comment & OpinionCelebrate Christmas in a way that reflects your brand’s values
It’s time to enjoy some quality time as a team before a well-deserved rest ahead of the new year, says Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble
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Comment & OpinionStanley Tucci’s new food memoir is warm but lacks depth
The actor’s book gives the reader a chance to reacquaint themselves with a celeb who feels like an old foodie friend
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches fail WHO sugar standard, despite claims
Little Freddie babyfood pouches fail to meet World Health Organization standards for on-pack sugar labelling, despite the brand claiming it is “always” reflective of the body’s guidelines.
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NewsIceland would ‘happily’ trial facial recognition cameras in stores
Executive chairman Richard Walker repeated calls for retailers to have more legal powers to detain and deter thieves
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NewsFerrero brings Kinder Bueno ice cream cones back to UK
Two variants – Classic and White – have hit Morrisons
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Comment & OpinionDavid Beckham builds a snowman goalie as Nespresso gets festive
Nespresso has rested George Clooney for its Christmas ad, signing up Beckham for what looks like a heartstring-tugger
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NewsSainsbury’s Aldi Price Match sparks convenience price war
This week, Tesco fired its own convenience pricing barrage, by dropping the price of 200 items in its Express stores