All The Grocer articles in 29 April 2023
Previous issues.
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Category ReportHow snack bars are becoming gold bars: snack bar mergers category report 2023
Healthier snack bar brands have become a key target for M&A. How can investors be sure to back a golden opportunity?
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Comment & OpinionWhy Lidl’s victory over Tesco could prove a double-edged sword
By using a symbol similar to Lidl’s yellow circle branding, Tesco achieved a “subtle but insidious transfer of image” to its Clubcard Prices scheme, according to the ruling handed down this week
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NewsMedia Bites 21 April: WH Smith, Deliveroo, Pepco Group
WH Smith’s profits have more than doubled thanks to a rebound in airport passenger numbers and the opening of new stores
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NewsBrakes freezes prices on 1,850 own-brand products until October
The foodservice giant said the price freeze would provide businesses with certainty around continuing food inflation
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NewsLidl outpaces Aldi on new stores despite slowdown
Lidl said in February it would open just 25 stores this year instead of the usual 50
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NewsUnilever and Superdrug battle hygiene poverty with donation push
Unilever will donate one Dove product to the Beauty Bank for every two bought in-store and online at Superdrug
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NewsHoly Moly appoints Peter Oden as managing director
Oden will help ‘drive expansion’ of the Holy Moly brand, which claims to have trebled its distribution in the first quarter of 2023
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NewsChapple & Jenkins acquires Lansdell Soft Drinks for an undisclosed sum
Lansdell specialises in soft drinks, alcohol, confectionery, snacks and impulse products
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NewsNestlé agrees European frozen pizza joint venture with PAI PArtners
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe
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NewsHalewood losses hiked by cost of moving JJ Whitley out of Russia
The costs covered repurposing its distillery in Chorley and seeking new glass suppliers amid international shortages
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NewsCity News: THG investors buoyed by possible takeover as losses deepen
Long-suffering THG investors were buoyed by news of another suitor exploring taking the beleaguered group back private, but enthusiasm was dented by heavier-than-expected annual losses just a day later
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Comment & OpinionOn Earth Day, let's work to reduce meat consumption
Government should invest in public awareness campaigns that promote plant-based diets, says Jonathan Petrides, founder of Allplants
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NewsHuel suffers £10m loss despite sales growth
Losses topped £10m at meal replacement brand Huel last year despite surging sales growth
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Promotional FeaturesHow smart data is helping blue cheese go green
With changes to the economy and environment, how can the production of cheese become cleaner? Find out how to develop tailored plans for lowering emissions.
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NewsFarmison rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke
Collapsed online meat retailer Farmison has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Asda boss Andy Clarke.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket Income REIT snaps up Tesco store in £38m deal
Retail property investor Supermarket Income REIT has purchased a Tesco omnichannel supermarket in the Midlands for £38.3m. Plus, embattled THG appoint Sue Farr as senior independent director.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 April: Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Itsu, THG
Backers of consumer goods company Unilever have demanded further sell-offs
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NewsWaas Bakery calls in administrators following cost pressures
Interpath Advisory were appointed as administrator of Walls Bakery Ltd and Saltness Ltd, which traded as Waas Bakery, on 19 April
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NewsBritvic hires Cindy Tervoort as chief marketing officer
Tervoort will join Britvic on 1 July from Heineken, where she is currently MD of e-commerce platform Beerwulf
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Oils: 3 June
What disruption to edible oils can we expect in the coming year?