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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s expand Aldi Price Match by over 100 products each
Tesco’s campaign now extends to over 750 products while Sainsbury’s is nearing the 700 mark
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NewsAsda execs trial generative AI tool that can ‘test assumptions in real time’
The supermarket is testing a proof of concept of the platform, developed by London-based company Harley
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NewsCo-op relaunches Louth store to feature value fashion Bonmarché outlet
The convenience retailer said the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché zone marked an “inaugural partnership” between the two businesses
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NewsCOO Chris Whitfield leaves the Co-op
The Grocer understands Whitfield took a step back from his COO role at the end of 2023
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NewsTesco laser etches avocado labels to help the environment
The high-powered lasers remove a minute section of the top layer of avocado skin, etching size information on the fruit as directed by a computer program
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NewsFresh oat milk Oato launches into Waitrose chilled aisle
The British brand’s Fresh Barista Whole Oat Drink, made with 100% British oats, will launch into the supermarket this month
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NewsDavid Knight switches from Budgens to Together With Morrisons model
Knight said access to a wider product range was a key factor in his decision to switch
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NewsAsda rolls out canned wine range promising ‘uncompromising value’
The own-label range contains two wine-based cocktail serves
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NewsDaylesford Organic losses deepen after ‘challenging’ year
Daylesford “bore the cost” of historically high inflation, particularly in food
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Analysis and FeaturesSpring is on the shelves: what was new in May 2024
Each month, we highlight new and interesting products, displays and features our team has snapped in the leading grocers
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NewsWHO backs call for extension of sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate
The WHO report features research from experts at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) calling for policies to tackle obesity, diabetes and tooth disease
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NewsRadnor Hills appoints fmcg veteran Simon Knight as MD
Knight had been consulting for Radnor for the past two years after being recommended by the Welsh government
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NewsCity snapshot: MP Evans Group expands palm oil estate with $14m acquisition
Indonesian palm oil producer MP Evans Group has added 1,700 hectares to its estate with the 5% acquisition of its Indonesian subsidiary trading companies
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NewsMedia Bites 3 June: Nestlé, grocery market share, Ocado
The chief executive of Nestlé said feeding ageing populations had become a major priority
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Beer & Cider
With inflation having created cold headwinds for the beer & cider category in recent months, suppliers are hoping for a warmer front ahead as the summer’s sporting season kicks off. Discover how they plan to capitalise on this, and why continued innovation remains critical to growth. This ...
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NewsCity News: Pets at Home profits fall amid concern over CMA vet probe
Shareholders were buoyed this week by the petcare retailer holding its forecast for the new financial year, even in the face of a CMA investigation into the vet industry.
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NewsNewlat backtracks to meet £700m Princes asking price
The owner of canned giant Princes struck a £700m deal this week with Newlat as the Italian food group went back on an earlier decision to walk away from the deal
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Comment and OpinionVisual cues link Ocado convenience with summertime
The ad sees a series of people reminded to buy items based on some seasonal prompts
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Analysis and FeaturesPolitical digs and cheese Swifts: this week on grocery social media
The UK’s cost of cheese crisis highlights economic woes and Ocado, Itsu and Lidl hop on gen Z trends
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Comment and OpinionUncensored CMO: vital marketing podcast unpacks Cadbury creatives
The podcast – which has become a must listen for marketing bods – does fine work covering the nuts and bolts of the ad-making process