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Functional soda brand Fhirst seals grocery debut with Ocado
The brand was launched in 2023 and is also sold on Amazon
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Greggs launches all-day breakfast item as part of new autumnal menu
The new item will capitalise on Greggs’ ongoing breakfast success
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Media Bites 30 August: Sainsbury’s/Homebase, shoplifting, four-day work week
Sainsbury’s is planning to snap up 10 Homebase stores in a move that could creat 1,000 jobs
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Deliveries commence from Ocado-operated Coles CFCs in Australia
The launch of the sites had been delayed by over a year, in order to “rectify construction issues” at the Melbourne site
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Supermarkets to take over ‘Scores on the Doors’ hygiene inspections
FSA to submit proposals to see supermarkets submit data from their third party auditors, rather than inspections being carried out by local authorities
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Sainsbury’s to open 10 new supermarkets after acquiring Homebase stores
Sainsbury’s anticipates the stores will add 235,000 sq ft to its total footprint
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Waitrose trialling shelf-edge cameras in bid to become sector ‘leader’ in tech
Retail director Tina Mitchell said Waitrose had the ambition to go from a ‘slow follower’ to a sector ‘leader’ in retail tech
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Rapid convenience player Zapp expands in wake of rival Getir’s UK exit
Zapp currently has 20 live vacancies – including director roles across product; data science; demand forecasting; and its retail media effort Zapp Media Services
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Kiddylicious enters babyfood pouches with ‘added benefits’ range
The eight-strong lineup will ‘complement our weaning finger food range’, Kiddylicious said
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Midcounties Co-op moves to centrally control stores in energy-saving drive
The co-operative has partnered with software provider LoweConex on the project, which it expects to reduce its carbon footprint “to the lowest level possible”
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Holland & Barrett to invest millions into automating its supply chain
As well as investing in its supply chain, Holland & Barrett has invested more than £70m into its store footprint
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Morrisons fires ‘big bazooka’ at rivals as it ramps up More Card loyalty offensive
Morrisons also announced it was adding more than 70 products to its Aldi and Lidl Price Match, which launched in February this year
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Farm assurance review calls for industry input ahead of deadline
Stakeholders have until 15 September to respond with their views on the future of farm assurance
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Young’s expands Gastro global offering with Taste of India range
The brand said the launches followed the success of its Taste of Asia range, which launched in March
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Sugro introduces new software to integrate e-commerce with ERP systems
The buying group says ERP integration is one of the most common challenges to setting up online sales
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Dunns Food & Drinks eyes £50m turnover target for anniversary year
The company has rebranded and expanded ahead of celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025
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Waitrose becomes first supermarket to introduce free-range cream
The range will cover single, double, whipping and extra thick creams
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City News: Asda disappoints again as pressure mounts on Mohsin Issa
Pressure is continuing to mount on Asda and owner Mohsin Issa as the latest industry data this week revealed a sharp slump in summer sales and more ground lost on market share
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Waitrose brings back disposable takeaway coffee cups
The trial is the first time since 2018 that Waitrose will offer disposable cups to loyalty card members
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Iceland lists ‘sausage rolls with sprinkles’ brand Epic Rolls
Inspired by ‘fast food flavours’, the brand is aimed squarely at young shoppers