Latest Headlines – Page 273
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NewsWaitrose to expand native beef breed offering
The move will see Waitrose offer up to 20 native breeds across its meat lineup
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Comment and OpinionD&I in retail is improving, but we must shift gear to drive meaningful change
Having a diverse and inclusive workplace isn’t just good ethics, it’s good business, says Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium
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NewsUkraine dam explosion to devastate fruit & veg production for years
The Kherson region produces the vast majority of Ukraine’s fruits & vegetables
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NewsElla’s Kitchen pledges to make 75% of babyfood pouches recyclable
The brand is working with packaging manufacturers to explore potential solutions for the remaining 25% of its pouches
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NewsFoodservice wholesaler RD Johns’ turnover jumps by 66% in 2022
The improved offering helped the company to bring in £7m of business from new customers across the hospitality, education and care sectors
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NewsSainsbury’s cuts loo roll prices as pulp costs fall
It’s the latest in a series of early signs of deflation in some high-volume grocery lines, despite overall food inflation remaining high
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd to open first dedicated spirits shop
The company said the upcoming launch demonstrates its commitment to cater to the growing demand for premium and luxury spirits
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NewsRegal Wholesale turnover passes £20m mark in 2022
The figures mean the wholesaler remains on track to meet its turnover target of £25m by 2025
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NewsCentral Co-op saves shoppers £2.6m through exclusive member pricing
Central said the savings would stay put as the nation headed into the summer as a way of helping shoppers navigate the cost of living crisis
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NewsMedia Bites 14 June: Sainsbury’s/Asda, Yo! Sushi, Ocado
Sainsbury’s and Asda have been told to stop using ‘unlawful’ land agreements to prevent rival supermarkets from opening competing stores nearby
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NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith secures £400m refinancing to support travel ambitions
WH Smith has completed a £400m bank refinancing to support the group’s growing travel retail division.
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NewsYoung’s adds second sole line to Gastro range in NPD push
The seafood giant said the NPD offered shoppers the ‘feel-good factor of eating out’ at home
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NewsMeatless Farm officially collapses as Kroll appointed as administrator
Meatless Farm has officially collapsed into administration after losing its battle to secure new investment, leaving shareholders facing multimillion-pound losses
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Comment and OpinionWhy banning single-use bottled water ads won’t sink the category
Despite the quiet reusable revolution, single-use plastic water bottle brands are still cashing in
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NewsMamamade brand rescued from liquidation by the Family Food Co
The Family Food Co has rescued the Mamamade brand out of liquidation in its second deal of the year, as part of ambitions to build a marketplace for healthy meals for kids
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NewsConvenience stores losing profits from free ATM services
One Premier retailer said his store’s ATM transactions had dropped by around 70% to 45 a day, with a 15p payment per transaction
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NewsEfra committee investigates impact of post-Brexit deals on agrifood
It comes amid growing concerns around food, animal welfare and environmental standards
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NewsSentient Ventures backs trio of female-founded plant-based brands in maiden investments
The fund – launched last year by the team behind Veg Capital – is backing plant-based cheesemonger La Fauxmagerie, vegan pizzeria Purezza and plant-based chicken maker Rebellyous
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NewsJJ Foodservice installs 2,000 solar panels at three further depots
The business has also invested £2.5m to replace gas-powered counterbalance and power pallet trucks with electric equivalents
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NewsYo Sushi owner Snowfox Group sold for £495m to Japan’s Zensho
The Snowfox Group has been transformed from a small UK-based restaurant chain to an omnichannel, multinational sushi operation