All The Grocer articles in 28 October 2023
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NewsCity snapshot: AG Barr acquires Rio soft drinks brand
AG Barr has announced it has agreed a deal to acquire Rio Tropical, the owner of the Rio soft drinks brand.
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NewsWhole Foods Market to launch more ‘value’ products as it seeks to widen its appeal
The Amazon-owned grocer has seen sales squeezed as customers have traded down from its traditionally premium offering
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NewsThe Delicious Dessert Co adds blonde eclairs and festive yum yums
‘It has been a challenging year for most people, and it is nice to indulge in something that makes us happy,’ the brand said
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NewsRetail Crime Action Plan to unite police and retailers in shoplifting battle
Policing minister Chris Philp said new measures included police prioritising attendance at shoplifting instances where violence has been used
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NewsKoko Dairy Free rebrands kids milk alternative without allergens
The new Kids Free From M!lk has been developed in consultation with dietitians
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NewsAldi donations to hunger fight reaches 40 million meal mark
Aldi said it was now calling for additional local charities, community groups and food banks to sign up to receive food donations
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Comment & OpinionWhat search trends say about low & no opportunities
Search terms like “best zero-alcohol beer” have spiked 350%, says Kathy Lee, consumer retail industry manager at Google
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NewsDeliveroo product and tech chief Mishra to depart
Devesh Mishra joined Deliveroo in 2021, after 16 years at Amazon, where he rose through the ranks to VP, global supply chain
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NewsTHG backs Williams Racing in F1 sponsorship deal
The “multi-dimensional agreement” involves several THG brands sponsoring different aspects of the team
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Category ReportWhy protein brands are chasing midlifers
Functional health brands, including Davina McCall’s new protein supplements, are racing to enlist middle-aged consumers. But how much of an appetite do midlifers have for protein?
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NewsKing Charles intervenes in food surplus fight with calls for huge rise in redistribution
The King is launching a Coronation Food Project to coincide with his 75th birthday next month
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Comment & OpinionRetail Crime Action Plan can make a difference, thanks to those who lobbied
The government, senior police chiefs and retailers have agreed a new Retail Crime Action Plan.
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NewsCoca-Cola sees boost to volumes despite higher prices
Coca-Cola has defied the trend for declining volumes at its global CPG peers as consumers kept buying its flagship drinks despite further price increases
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Comment & OpinionHow we can cut rice emissions in half
We want to increase the number of farmers in India who use the alternate wet drying method, says Jean-Philippe Laborde, MD at Tilda
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NewsMedia Bites 25 October: Christmas retail, Shoplifting, AG Barr
Britons are planning to party at home and save on trips out this Christmas as the cost of living crisis continues to put a dampener on celebrations
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NewsCity snapshot: Virgin Wines tumbles into the red as sales falter
Virgin Wines UK has fallen into the red as pressure on consumer spending hit revenues and rising costs hurt margins. Plus, Reckitt and Heineken Q3 volumes tumble on higher prices, while Nichols appoints a new CFO.
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NewsNirvana raises £500k to maintain growth momentum for its low & no brews
The low & now alcohol brewery will use the funds to maintain trading momentum as the London-based business enjoys its most successful year to date
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NewsNichols appoints ex-Cadbury financial controller as CFO
The Vimto maker said Richard Newman would assume his responsibilities in March
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KVI TrackerChristmas roast potatoes set to be more expensive this year
Maris piper potatoes have seen average price rises of 35% since October 2021
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NewsGeorge Eustice: seasonal worker scheme should be taken away from Home Office
The former Defra secretary told The Grocer the scheme would be better if ‘full responsibility for managing it was transferred away from the Home Office’