All The Grocer articles in 30 September 2017 – Page 2
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NewsPret A Manger launches new autumn menu
Pret’s first UK pumpkin spice flat white and three new vegan soups added to ranges
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NewsBestway looks for bigger slice of foodservice with revamp
Wholesaler is aiming for foodservice to account for 20% of its sales
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NewsMetcalfe's Skinny owner Kettle Foods acquires Cornpoppers popcorn brand
Snack producer Kettle Foods has expanded its popcorn footprint with the acquisition of Cornpoppers for an undisclosed price.
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NewsWeightWatchers adds Balance frozen ready meal range
Down 21% in value, the brand aims to tap demand for everyday wellbeing
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NewsSainsbury's expands hit 'Gary' vegan cheese range
Sales exceeded expectations by 300% since product went viral on social media
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NewsFormer Symonds Forecourts MD Nick Lloyd dies aged 47
The father-of-two started his career with M&S as a graduate trainee in 1992
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NewsGreggs wary of the Thorntons factor despite Iceland success
Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside hailed the success of its Iceland partnership but does not want to go into other retailers
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NewsDairy alternative consumers 'at risk of iodine deficiency'
A University of Surrey study has found that the majority of dairy alternative drinks do not have adequate iodine levels
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NewsIcee drink to make UK debut as Vimto wins OOH licence
Vimto’s out of home licence covers manufacture, sales & marketing, and distribution
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Comment & OpinionAutumn’s here, and the turmeric latte is upon us
The coffee alternative has plenty of converts in the US, and now a cup of ’golden milk’ is coming to these shores as grab-and-go chains like Pret A Manger include it in its seasonal menu
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NewsSainsbury's launches Amazon Go-style checkout-bypassing app
Nine months after Amazon launched its checkout-free store in Seattle, Sainsbury’s has unveiled a similar experience
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat doubles profits on healthy sales hike
Profits have doubled at Hotel Chocolat as investment in new stores, a new website and expansion in factory capacity helped drive a 12% jump in full-year revenues to £105.2m. Plus, losses widen at value meat retailer Crawshaw in the first half; and PZ Cussons warns tough trading conditions in most of its markets wil remain all year
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NewsMedia Bites 27 September: Nestlé, AG Barr, Jaffa Cakes
Nestlé has for the first time set a target for increasing profit margins as CEO Ulf Mark Schneider unveils new strategy in London; AG Barr powers sales with new recipes despite passing on price rises; and Jaffa Cakes become the latest casualty of shrinking pack sizes in supermarket aisles.
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Comment & OpinionHeinz uses M&S aesthetic to underline 'no additives' message
A handful of sun-ripened tomatoes fall through the air in slow motion, condensation glistening on shiny skin
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NewsGenius Gluten Free unveils new look and half-loaves
A £1m investment will kick off on 2 October featuring three online films
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Comment & OpinionAsda survey reveals roast dinner horrors
At what point do these monstrosities stop being defined as roast dinners?
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Comment & OpinionConor McGregor faces 'Notorious' booze bust-up
Sad news for novelty boxer McGregor, who’s looking to sell his own brand of ‘Notorious’ whiskey
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Comment & OpinionDespite a poor pension, Pat looks forward to retirement
I do find myself increasingly looking forward to the day when I turn the door sign round for the last time
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Comment & OpinionGrocery suppliers must take urgent action on diversity
When launching my brand, I wanted to stand out from the crowd and bought a wide-brim fedora, says The Black Farmer founder Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones. I needn’t have bothered - my skin colour alone made me stand out.
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Comment & OpinionMeasuring up to the waste challenge
Food businesses are under the cosh at the moment. However, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing