Latest supermarket news – Page 101
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Asda set to sell off 10% of its Co-op forecourts to appease CMA
Research by CACI found that 12 to 16 of the 132 Co-op petrol forecourt sites could be in breach of the Competition & Markets Authority’s ‘four to three rule’
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Kishor Patel seeking new symbol after leaving Nisa
Patel told The Grocer he had not yet decided which symbol or franchise group he plans to join
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Heinz expands Beanz brand into frozen ready meals with bowls trio
The trio of Beanz Bowls – inspired by ‘international cuisine’ – weigh in at under 400 calories and provide two to four portions of the recommended 5 a day
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Morrisons asked to remedy competition concerns in McColl’s takeover
The CMA said “overall, the deal would not harm the vast majority of shoppers or other business”
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Long Clawson Dairy launches stilton push with first branded line
The Leicestershire-based cheesemaker will launch its 1912 Artisan Stilton brand into larger Tesco stores nationwide from next week
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Heinz sales steady despite Tesco price dispute
Over the four weeks to 2 July, when the dispute took place, its sales only fell £1.1m – a 2.2% drop
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Ocado adds top 14 allergen-free ‘aisle’ in free-from switch-up
The retailer said it was ‘committed to supporting our customers, no matter what their dietary requirements’
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Truss government urged to stick to promises on mandatory food waste reporting
If introduced, England would become the first country in the world to require all large food businesses to report on food waste
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M&S starts selling slower-reared fresh chicken
The new slower-reared breed follows a multigrain diet, has more space to roam as well as more pecking aids and perches
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Ocado Retail names Hannah Gibson CEO following Mel Smith’s shock departure
Gibson is currently chief product officer for Ocado’s technology arm
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Asda Derby opening marks 50th ‘On The Move’ convenience store
The latest opening marks a quarter of the way to the supermarket giant reaching its 200-store target by the end of the year
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Waitrose launches September value campaign to help with cost of living
Waitrose is running a variety of deals across key products to help customers with rising costs, it said Waitrose has launched a new seasonal value campaign to help its customers through the cost of living crisis. The upscale retailer is running its Great September Savings campaign ...
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Young’s launches Gastro pub-style battered fish as consumers eat in more
The new product is designed to replicate gastro pub fish and chips with new super-sized battered fillets
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Califia Farms adds Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew to range
The Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is made with pumpkin purée and almond drink, combined with a blend of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
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Sainsbury’s begins nationwide Restaurant Hub rollout with Sydenham launch
The concept is being executed in partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group
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Pip & Nut adds Sweet & Salty peanut butter - and makes Waitrose debut
The NPD is made with the brand’s “signature” peanuts from Argentina and sweetened with Mexican Blue Weber agave nectar
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Waitrose admits having land deals blocking rival supermarkets from opening nearby
The supermarket has agreed to remove so-called restrictive covenants from its property deals following an investigation by the Competition & Markets Authority
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M&S contractor refutes ‘fire and rehire’ claims by GMB union
MD Lisa Laird said the company had previously agreed with its employees to up pay from £8.95/hour to £10/hour earlier this year
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White Rabbit enters ambient aisles with its first risotto
Featuring the ‘perfect porcini and champignon mushroom combo’, the arborio rice mix is vegan, gluten-free and ready for plates in 20 minutes
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Tesco buying manager Dom Hill leaves to join Red Bull
He was most recently buying manager for cola & carbonates