Channels news – Page 185
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NewsTakeaway chip prices to soar in the autumn due to impact of heatwave
The Grocer understands that chip manufacturers have already been pushing through mid-contract price increases for wholesalers
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NewsSurplus food donations from supermarkets down during cost of living crisis
FareShare said the “crippling” knock-on effects of the supply chain crisis had resulted in a fall in supermarket donations of around 200 tonnes a month
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NewsIceland rolls out Food Club interest-free loans to all UK households
Successful applicants will get a preloaded Food Club card, which they can then use to shop in store or online both at Iceland and The Food Warehouse
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NewsAldi gives warehouse workers second pay boost within a year
The majority of distribution centre roles are warehouse selectors, who will receive a minimum rate of £12.66 an hour
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NewsEarth & Wheat hires Amine Benchaoui as MD and launches recruitment campaign
The business is currently recruiting for a brand manager, buyer and technical manager – with previous experience in the food industry preferred
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NewsWhitworths adds dried fruit Fusions and Gastro Nuts to recruit younger shoppers
‘We’re hoping that these new ranges will reach new consumers, in new eating occasions to help everyone eat a little healthier every day,’ said Whitworths
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery inflation hits new high of 11.6% to lift supermarket sales
Supermarket sales rose by their highest level for over a year in the most recent 12-week period as a new inflationary high boosted sector revenues
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose employees using financial support fund on the rise
The JLP’s financial assistance fund helps workers struggling to pay their bills via grants and interest-free loans
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NewsSainsbury’s Price Lock campaign has shrunk by 20% since start of the year
Sainsbury’s has invested over £500m over the two years to March 2023 in its value proposition
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NewsDeliveroo investors shrug off bad news to focus on margin improvement
Widening losses, slowing growth and the loss of an industry heavyweight from the board are an unusual recipe for success, but Deliveroo’s shares were up again this week as the City welcomed its progress on margin improvement
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NewsAldi trialling clear milk bottle caps to improve recyclability
The discounter is removing green caps from its British semi-skimmed standard milk in favour of clear ones
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NewsPremium tequila brand Kah makes supermarket debut
Tesco is the first UK retailer to list the brand’s ‘brick-shaped’ bottle, previously only available in the US and Canada
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NewsNestlé adds duo of SMA Multigrain Cereals for babies
The cereals contain no added sugars and are fortified with essential nutrients, such as iron, vitamin C and thiamine
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NewsTesco quietly cuts own label value tier by 100 lines over three years
The lineup included 316 products on 4 August, compared with 339 a year earlier and 422 in 2019, according to exclusive Assosia data
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NewsSuperdrug launches 60% discounts for loyalty scheme members
As of today (12 August), Superdrug Health & Beautycard members can claim the discount on selected products across skincare, beauty, fragrance and personal care
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NewsSimplyFresh spoke with Waitrose as possible supply partner after Sainsbury’s pullout
The Grocer understands that SimplyFresh spoke to Waitrose shortly after the Sainsbury’s move but the parties did not come to an agreement
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NewsTesco strips out manned checkouts in larger store layout overhaul
Experts said the move meant Tesco was able to re-purpose floor areas left by the removed checkouts and save on staff costs
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NewsCo-op extends tech-recirculation trial with Spring
Customers can ‘turn their unwanted devices into cash’ at the in-store kiosks
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NewsTesco introduces first zero-emission electric truck for city centre deliveries
Tesco said the lorry has a range of up to 130 miles and was able to carry the same payload as the diesel truck it replaces
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NewsAmazon makes ‘significant’ delist policy changes amid Adjudicator scrutiny
Previously Amazon’s highly automated systems have operated under the controversial policy of ‘CRAP’