Iceland news and analysis – Page 27
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Comment & OpinionWork with us at Iceland to end the senseless use of plastic
Plastic is ubiquitous. Its wondrous convenience is such that we cannot seem to cope without it
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NewsIceland must do more to tackle waste says Richard Walker
Walker said food waste was “a big issue” he was “passionate” about addressing in his new role
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NewsRichard Walker urges post-Brexit recycling rules clarity
Industry investment was urgently needed to boost the UK’s recycling capacity, Walker warned
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Comment & OpinionRichard Walker: 'The genie is out of the bottle on plastics'
Guest editor Richard Walker on making an impact as Iceland’s new sustainability director and the MD of The Food Warehouse
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NewsIceland adds ready meal ranges in pulp and paper packs
Hungry Heroes for kids is rolling out alongside Mumbai Street Co, a ready meals lineup inspired by Indian street food
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Comment & OpinionIceland has shown real leadership with its plastic plan
It’s been a PR masterstroke, and a far cry from the Kerry Katona years
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NewsRichard Walker to join The Grocer as latest guest editor
Walker has been the face of Iceland’s bold new environmental plan, which has attracted huge interest from UK media organisations
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Comment & OpinionIceland smarter than Brussels on plastics strategy
Sir, The European Commission’s Plastics in a Circular Economy strategy reiterates how out of touch it is
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Iceland pull off ditching all plastic from own label?
The war on plastic delivers good soundbites but is Iceland’s plan to remove all own-label plastic viable for other retaile…
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NewsIceland to cut out all own-label plastic packaging
It wants to prove to “timid” rival food retailers the potential for radically reducing plastic packaging
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NewsTenderstem broccoli makes frozen debut with Iceland listing
Brand licensor Coregeo said it was also eyeing listings with other supermarkets in response to positive feedback
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NewsIceland crumpet ad banned by Advertising Standards Authority
An Iceland advert that claimed its crumpets were better than M&S’s has been banned by the advertising watchdog
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NewsIceland launches premium gin range at The Food Warehouse
Iceland’s own label gin, Towpath (43% abv), will hit shelves for the first time, and three SKUs from posh mixer brand Fever-Tree will sit alongside
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NewsIceland targets 400 Food Warehouse stores
Iceland plans to open 400 of its The Food Warehouse outlets at a rate of 30 of the new format stores a year…
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NewsIceland pledges to accept round pound coins until end of 2017
Iceland had previously said it would accept the coins until 31 October
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NewsIceland refashions its booze for Christmas
Iceland is making a concerted play to boost its share of the alcohol market with an influx of new own-label drinks
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NewsAldi and Iceland commit to accepting old pound coin until end of month
“Hundreds of millions of the old coins” remain in circulation just three days before the 15 October deadline
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NewsSir Malcolm Walker crowned winner of The Grocer Cup 2017
Industry veteran Walker picked up the trophy before hundreds of attendees at the IGD Awards Dinner
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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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NewsWild meat range for Iceland Food Warehouse
The frozen, hand-butchered range includes venison steaks, wood pigeon breast, cuts of pheasant, boar and partridge