David Burrows
Analysis & FeaturesWill supermarket net-zero plans survive the cost of living crisis?
COP26 saw a raft of climate commitments. But will businesses see them through in tough times?
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If it's broke, can you fix it?
As more businesses go into administration, the importance of contingency planning has shot up the agenda for the industry, reports David Burrows
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Strike action threatens festive red meat supply
Chipolatas, Christmas ham, beef Wellington and pigs-in-blankets could all be off the menu this Christmas. Meat inspectors have threatened to carry out strikes over the festive season that could bring the meat production industry to a standstill.
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English apples boosted by supermarket support
Sainsbury's, Morrisons and the Co-op have all been praised for their support of English apples at the start of the 2008/09 season.The three retailers had all invested heavily in TV campaigns urging shoppers to buy English apples, according...
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Brussels moots speeding up PGI award procedure
Cumberland sausages, Cornish pasties and other British delicacies could achieve protected European status more quickly if new rules are approved. With applications currently taking up to five years, the European Commission has opened a...
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Shoppers spend more on petfood than bread
British shoppers are spending more on food for their cats and dogs than they are on bread, TNS data exclusive to The Grocer shows.Defying the credit crunch, expensive treats and even organic petfood are driving the growth.Sales of...
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Nando's takes on Kettle and co with spicy crisps
The Nando’s restaurant brand is going head to head with premium crisp brands Kettle Chips and Tyrrells with the launch of Nando’s Peri-Peri Chips this month .
Produced by Devon-based Burts Chips, the 150g sharing bags will be available in… - Comment & Opinion
Critical Eye... on Paris Hilton and the world of tomorrow
"Pah. Not in a month of Sundays.” That was my great grandmother’s reaction to the idea that man would one day fly. She was, of course, wrong. And, in writing this column, I’m at risk of falling into a similar trap. For, while Richard Watson’s...
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Promotrack: Rocketing prices spark fall in rice promotions
Previous promo champion Uncle Ben’s loses its crown to Tilda as historic high prices and supply restrictions take their toll
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Pot Noodle returns to taste and convenience
Pot Noodle is set to go back to basics with a £1.5m promotion next month targeting its core fans – “young lads who eat McDonald’s and toast,” according to brand owner Unilever. The company has abandoned its recent health-related marketing message...
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Healthy Start scheme expected to add frozen
The Department of Health is expected to extend its Healthy Start scheme to include frozen fruit and veg, The Grocer has learnt. The scheme provides pregnant women and young families on low income with vouchers worth £3 that can be...
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Spain's picota cherries arrive
The first of this year's Spanish picota cherry crop has arrived in UK supermarkets and will soon be backed by in-store marketing campaigns. The cherries, the only variety to be sold without stalks, will be sold in Asda, Tesco and...
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Coalition vows to fight pesticide ban
A coalition of parties representing the UK fresh produce industry has vowed to fight on despite suffering a setback in its bid to overturn EU pesticide proposals. The group, which includes the NFU, the Pesticides Safety Directorate, the...
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Public switch as price of sunflower oil soars
The price of sunflower oil has risen a staggering 133% over the past year, forcing shoppers to switch to vegetable oil. A one-litre bottle of own-label sunflower oil now costs £1.35, up from 58p 12 months ago, according to new market...
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Schwartz Cook Art woos the foodies
Herb and spice brand Schwartz is hoping to raise its profile among foodies with the launch of a premium range that includes fruit and vegetable pieces.
Schwartz Cook Art was targeted at the 36% of the population considered “more able”…