more supermarket news & analysis – Page 109
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News
Morrisons boss hails gathering momentum as sales turn positive
Morrisons has halted declining sales in its first quarter, with CEO David Potts declaring that ‘momentum in the business is now building’
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KVI Tracker
KVI tracker: Some supermarket fruit & veg lines up 25% since January
Common fresh produce items have risen significantly in price over the past 12 weeks, Assosia data revealed, following widespread shortages
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Heck enters bacon market with no-added nitrite range
The Yorkshire-based sausage and burger brand rolls out its unsmoked and smoked British back bacon rasher six-pack on 3 April
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Planet Organic halts supplier orders as it focuses on survival
Planet Organic suppliers have reported a temporary suspension of orders by the troubled supermarket chain as it works on a deal to secure its future
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Reports
Are disposable barbecues finally burning out for good?
Last summer all major retailers stopped selling them, citing environmental concerns
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News
Media Bites 30 March: Asda, Tesco, pork scandal
Annual results from Asda make headlines this morning as the supermarket’s profits slide in first full year of Issa brothers’ ownership.
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Chocolate giants slammed over ‘grim reality’ of cocoa sourcing
Kellogg’s, Mondelez and Unilever have been accused of failing to show transparency in their cocoa supply chains
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Pieminister launches Mediterranean-inspired filo pies into Waitrose
The ingredients in each pie were chosen for their health benefits to create an appetising and nutritious meal, said Pieminister
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Asda owners the Issa brothers announce ‘resilient’ full year results
Owners the billionaire Issa brothers said its investments in price reductions and the launch of its Just Essentials budget range had proved a drag on profits
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EPR: Thérèse Coffey urged to delay ‘blank cheque’ recycling plans
This week the leaders of the BRC, FDF and packaging umbrella body Incpen wrote a stinging 1,500-word letter to Coffey calling for ministers to “take the time needed”
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Lactalis launches vegetable oil-free Président lighter spreadable butter
The butter uses milk and cream to offer a ’rich, creamy and indulgent taste experience’, said Lactalis UK & Ireland
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Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals in Easter school holidays
At least a quarter of the donations will go to causes supporting children, according to the discounter
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Comment & Opinion
Sharon White’s secret three-point plan for John Lewis Partnership
The board must sell the department store business and retain Waitrose, says James Perry, co-chairman of Cook
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News
Media Bites 29 March: EG Group/Subway, Planet Organic/Waitrose, Diageo
The owners of Asda are said to be planning an £8bn takeover of Subway
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Waitrose pulls out of talks to invest in Planet Organic
The supermarket chain ended talks last week over an investment of millions of pounds in return for a sizeable stake in the rival grocer
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Tesco boss Ken Murphy urges reform to Apprenticeship Levy
In total, more than £600m of unused levy funds were returned to the Treasury this year alone
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Ocado Retail sales edge up on pricing and increased customer numbers
The online retailer’s first quarter revenues were up 3.4% year on year to £584m
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Morrisons and Kellogg’s offer free breakfasts for families over Easter
The companies said they aimed to support families during the Easter holidays when many school breakfast clubs were unavailable
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Humza Yousaf urged to salvage Scotland's DRS or risk wasting £100m
A raft of manufacturers including AG Barr, Britvic and Coca-Cola urged the new leader to make the scheme a “top priority” as the new SNP leader
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Jude’s adds Twister-style lollies and Salted Caramel mini tubs
The lollies are claimed to contain 30% less sugar than rivals, while the tubs offer a ‘perfectly portioned treat’