more supermarket news & analysis – Page 194
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Comment & Opinion
Fruit & veg packaging announcement is a key moment in the war on plastic
Wrap claims a “staggering” 100,000 tonnes of food waste (plus 130,000 tonnes of CO2e) could be prevented by the measures
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News
Tesco bumps up price of meal deal for non-Clubcard holders
More than four million customers buy Tesco meal deals every week, according to the supermarket.
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News
Asda and Tesco launch tech trials to double shelf life of fruit
The company uses a covering ingredient found in the peels or skins of fruit such as avocados, limes and cucumbers
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Morrisons partners with Podback on coffee pod recycling scheme
The retailer was ‘the first supermarket to become a supporter of the Podback scheme, as well as provide bags in store’, said Podback
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News
Supply chain antibiotics: consumers urge supermarkets to do more
New report from the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics has revealed that not all animal foods are covered by supermarket policies
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Asda a ‘minimum wage employer’ claims union amid anger over pay award
Last month Asda strongly denied claims it is forcing its staff to resort to using food banks and payday lenders
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Supermarkets agree to scrap packaging on fruit and veg
Wrap today unveiled a list of 24 products, including apples, bananas, broccoli and cucumbers, which will be the first to see packaging scrapped
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Comment & Opinion
Why we’re researching the impact of supermarkets on community wellbeing
The Covid crisis appeared to stimulate a more agile response from supermarkets to local needs, says Caroline Lee and Catherine Hammant, researchers at University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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News
Leon eyes surprise move into beauty, supplements and confectionery
It has applied to register its brand name as a trademark with the IPO under several classes, covering beauty products, supplements and confectionery
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News
Wonky fruit drink brand Flawsome loses listings in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Flawsome lost listings on the back of a ‘really tough period’ for the brand, which fell victim to supply chain disruption and the global aluminium shortage
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Tesco and Gorillas extend rapid delivery partnership to Manchester
It is the first regional launch of the “co-located partnership”, following Thornton Heath and Lewisham in London
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White Rabbit enters chilled ready meals market with free-from pasta trio
The dishes were inspired by White Rabbit co-founder Matteo Ferrari’s family restaurant in northern Italy, said the brand
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Nisa to relaunch Local store format with refill stations and Co-op range focus
Nisa plans to make the format more operationally efficient for retailers
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News
Morrisons switches nine milk SKUs to recyclable cartons in plastic purge
The retailer said it could switch its entire milk range to cartons if the move proved popular with shoppers
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Comment & Opinion
Retailer delay tactics on cost price increases are crippling for smaller suppliers
Needless and complex delay tactics by retailers mean necessary CPI processes grind to a halt, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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News
Treasury warned of £185m VAT threat to deposit return schemes
The UK’s first deposit return scheme is due to go live in Scotland in August 2023
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News
Asda strike looms as warehouse staff reject pay offer
Asda offered base rate increases to warehouse and clerical staff ranging from 4.98% to 6.10% and 6.49% to 7.53% for transport staff
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‘Sexual wellness’ brand Lovehoney makes Tesco debut with range of toys
The listings aligned “with Lovehoney’s mission to normalise the use of sex toys” said the brand
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News
Tims Dairy and Wilkin & Sons launch yoghurt to mark Platinum Jubilee
The two British brands will launch the Strawberry Royale yoghurt in Waitrose and Ocado in March
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News
Iceland to use milk bottles to encourage families to apply for Healthy Start vouchers
The supermarket will ask shoppers “Could you get this milk for free?” on 81 million bottles