All The Grocer articles in 30 September 2023 – Page 4
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Comment & OpinionOwn label’s popularity will outlive the cost of living crisis
Own label will play an increasingly vital role in grocery dynamics, says Rachel White, MD UK&I at NIQ
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News10 former Wilko stores to be reopened by Poundland this weekend
They are the first to reopen of 71 stores which Poundland agreed to acquire from administrators for Wilko earlier this month
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Comment & OpinionLet’s stop labelling food ‘good’ or ‘bad’. The reality is more complex
I’m sick of the food industry being used by successive governments as a scapegoat for failed health policies, says Rod Addy, director general at the Provision Trade Federation
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NewsDrinks less than 0.5% abv to get ‘alcohol-free’ label under new proposals
The proposals are part of a push to make alcohol-alternatives more attractive for consumers
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Comment & OpinionSunak made assumptions on public opinion. Don’t do the same
The disconnect many people feel from politics is similar to the disconnect they feel from food businesses, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsMedia Bites 28 September: Morrisons, Chapel Down
News of Morrisons boss David Potts stepping down after nine years at the chain generates headlines this morning.
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NewsCity snapshot: Diageo remains on course despite cost pressures and economic uncertainties
Diageo said this morning it would ‘move with speed and agility and continue to invest in marketing and innovation’
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NewsBranston appoints general manager for protein extraction facility
The potato supplier has appointed Tom Seagrief to the GM role in preparation for full-scale production and commercialisation of potato protein in early 2024
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NewsSainsbury’s cuts plastic packaging from own brand toilet rolls
The switch is Sainsbury’s ‘biggest’ single plastic reduction initiative to date
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NewsMüller launches catering-focused operation to drive distribution
The dairy company said the move represented a ‘significant change’ in the way it reached professionals in the food and catering industry
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NewsAlpen relaunches Light cereal bars as Delight with ‘decadent’ options
The six-strong lineup includes Chocolate, Caramel & Shortbread; Raspberry Rocky Road; and Salted Caramel
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NewsAldi and Lidl ‘very unlikely’ to reach 1,500 UK stores each
Doing so would mean trading on their own doorstep or in weak locations, according to Rob Abraham of Atrato Group, investment advisors to Supermarket Income REIT
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NewsJW Filshill praises new recruits as wholesaler increases operating profit by 7.4%
The Glasgow-based wholesaler now supplies 220 KeyStore convenience stores and independent retailers across Scotland and the north of England
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KVI TrackerGlobal apple juice prices rise with production under threat
Apple production this year has slumped as farmers faced rising costs
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NewsFlora returns to being 100% plant-based with new brand look
The Upfield brand said its new and improved dairy-free recipes were now all vegan
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NewsNew online marketplace vets brands to counter retail’s ‘greenwashing problem’
Canopey.com launched today, offering a range of eco-conscious brands across food and drink, beauty and skincare, cleaning and homeware
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Comment & OpinionRetail media desperately needs consistent standards
Transparency and greater measurement are key to ensuring continued growth in retail media, says Sean Crawford, MD, Threefold North America
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Range PreviewApple pie flavoured hot chocolate in Hotel Chocolat’s Christmas range 2023
Enjoy a death by chocolate this Christmas with the new Hotel Chocolat range
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator accuses supermarkets of ‘warfare’ on suppliers
Mark White today published a “deep dive” report into views of suppliers about the conduct of supermarkets under GSCOP
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NewsPrinces set to be sold for £700m as bidding battle heats up
Three global investment firms are battling to take control of tinned foods giant Princes as a £700m deal process enters its final stages.