All The Grocer articles in 29 April 2023 – Page 4
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Comment & Opinion‘Eco-modernists’ fail to appreciate the societal importance of livestock
The Dublin Declaration reminds us human civilisation has been built on livestock for more than 5,000 years, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsCoke bottler CCEP to continue raising prices despite easing inflation
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has said it will continue to take action on pricing in 2023 despite double-digit price increases in the first quarter
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NewsGrosvenor increases food technology investments
Global property group Grosvenor increased its investment into food and agriculture firms last year, despite the macro-economic headwinds facing the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 27 April: Reckitt Benckiser, CBI, John Lewis
The main business headlines this morning focus on Reckitt Benckiser appointing a new CEO, as well as the ongoing crisis at the CBI.
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s profits slide as retail margins contract
Sainsbury’s has reported lower annual profits despite an inflation-driven 5.3% in sales. Plus trading updates from Unilever, Carlsberg, Hotel Chocolat and more
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NewsThe Vegetarian Butcher launches southern fried chicken alternative
The Hentastic fillets are made from soy protein and coated in a golden crunchy outer layer
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NewsAgricultural inflation easing but farms remain under pressure
The latest research by farm supplies co-op AF showed a fall in average agricultural input costs of 2.6% in the six months to the end of March
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WebinarsWATCH: Recruitment and retention: expert advice for grocery retailers
Catch up on our webinar where industry experts discuss why recruiting and retaining talent within UK grocery has become more critical as it battles a perfect storm of factors fuelling a major labour shortage in many retail roles. Learn how grocers can overcome the challenges and build a robust, resilient workforce?
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NewsAsda opens 150th On the Move convenience store
The latest opening puts Asda a step closer to having 200 of the roadside convenience stores by the end of 2023
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Range PreviewKing Colin and crown pastries: the M&S coronation range
Marks & Spencer has launched a range of treats fit for a king – or at least, a very hungry caterpillar
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NewsPernod Ricard slammed for resuming Russia exports
The drinks giant has restarted exports of Beefeater and Jameson to Russia
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NewsAbsolut adds a duo of cocktails to RTD lineup
Absolut will host nationwide sampling of the RTDs this summer in cities and at festivals including Mighty Hoopla and On The Beach
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NewsMalaysian palm oil tariffs relaxation comes under fire
Palm oil production has been linked to illegal deforestation and biodiversity loss in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia
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NewsSeafood sourcing countries told to improve fishing labour standards
Key seafood sourcing countries like the US, China and Japan, have yet to ratify the International Labour Organization Working in Fishing Convention
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NewsTesco, M&S and Ocado join forces with war on plastic coalition
The move comes with half or 1.2 million tonnes a year, of the UK’s plastic packaging not currently recycled
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NewsSainsbury’s promises more investment to keep prices down
Grocery sales were up 3%, driven by inflation and improved market share performance, with Q4 grocery sales up 7.4% as inflation increased
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NewsSoft drink and sweet prices set to jump again for summer
Global sugar prices hit a six-year high in March and there is little sign of them easing
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NewsWholesaler Nasco joins Sugro UK buying group
Nasco has been trading for over 20 years, supplying groceries, confectionery, soft drinks and toiletry products to customers across the UK
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NewsHonestly Tasty secures M&S listing for vegan cheeses
The brand’s range including Shamembert, Blue and Bree are now available in 166 Marks & Spencer stores nationwide
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NewsTesco boss calls for co-operation through cost of living crisis
Tesco CEO UK & ROI Jason Tarry was speaking at the IGD conference yesterday