Latest Headlines – Page 224
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Comment and OpinionMandatory food waste reporting: scrapping plans makes no sense
The overwhelming majority of supermarkets supported mandatory food waste reporting. So why did the government bin it?
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Comment and OpinionReliable Ritz helps family choreograph a pre-visit clean-up
We’re treated to a funny, cleverly choreographed, quick and cheeky clean-up operation
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Comment and OpinionSounds for the Supermarket: muzak mash-up proves inoffensively offensive
It turns out a genre designed not to be listened to grates when ever it is
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Analysis and FeaturesHow big can M&S get in food – and how will it get there?
M&S Food aims to grow its market share by one percentage point, to about 4.5%. But could new stores, Ocado and ‘trusted value’ take it further?
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NewsYakult launches major rebrand and renames Yakult Light
From 28 August, Yakult Light will become Yakult Balance across Europe and the UK
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership on hunt for 10,000 roles as it gears up for Christmas
The retailer is heavily reliant on the lead-up to Christmas, when it receives a significant proprotion of its revenue
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KVI TrackerBumper blueberry season put down to grower pollination strategies
Peak production is underway now and growers are reporting a very good British blueberry harvest
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NewsCity snapshot: UK consumer confidence improves in August
UK consumer confidence continued to improve in August as falling inflation has boosted economic expectations
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NewsSubway agrees sale to PE group Roark Capital
Global quick service food chain Subway has agreed a sale to US private equity giant Roark Capital in a deal purported to be worth $9.6bn
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NewsMedia Bites 25 August: Wilko, Subway, Asda
A last-gasp attempt to rescue the stricken retail chain Wilko creates headlines this morning.
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Comment and OpinionMPs’ ‘Buy British’ letter to retailers is one slap in the face too many for farmers
The suggestion is little more than a gimmick. MPs have the power to help British farmers in meaningful ways
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Analysis and FeaturesIs the low & no beer category hitting a saturation point?
Freestar’s wind-down has cast a cloud over the category’s future.
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NewsWholesalers wary of rise in social media inspired looting
The concerns have prompted the Federation of Wholesale Distributors to issue new advice to its members
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NewsPortman Group exec Nicola Bates joins WineGB as first female CEO
Bates will be the trade association’s first ever female CEO
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Analysis and FeaturesSeven meat alternative brands that couldn’t stand the heat
It’s been a tough couple of years for meat-free brands, and it’s all come to a head in the last few months
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NewsWootzano: UK fresh produce packing robot launches in US market
The company’s Avarai robot is able to carefully handle perishable fresh produce without causing bruising or damage thanks to an “embedded electronic skin”
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NewsNew ACS tool empowers retailers to lobby police and commissioners
The platform is designed to make it easier for retailers to contact their PCC with concerns
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Aldi recall savoury pastries over contamination fears
A total of 20 SKUs have been recalled
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NewsWilko hopes fade as administrators confirm there is no buyer for the group
GMB Union has warned ‘the majority of Wilko stores are to close within weeks’
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NewsBreal Capital completes Brew By Numbers acquisition
The deal sees the south London craft brewery join Brick Brewery and Black Sheep in Breal’s stable