Archive of all news articles – Page 199
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Nestlé eyes global launch for vegan foie gras alternative
It has since applied to register the name ‘Veggie Gras’ as an international trademark with the Intellectual Property Office
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Butchers’ shops buck economic downturn to grow businesses
A survey by membership body National Craft Butchers revealed the majority of butchers had grown their businesses last year
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Mondelez revamps Dairylea Lunchables with healthier recipe and new name
The range will now be called Lunchers, to align the product with the rest of the Dairylea snacking portfolio which includes Dunkers, Snackers and Filled Crackers
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Srsly adds quintet of low-carb vegan noodle dishes
Comprising konjac noodles – which are made from a plant-based flour extracted from the root of the konjac yam plant – the meals weigh in at 15g of carbs and only 300 calories each
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Sainsbury’s has ‘zero complacency’ on food inflation, says CEO Simon Roberts
Roberts admitted the supermarket was concerned over perceptions the sector was profiteering from the cost of living crisis
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Aldi axes click & collect in 12 stores due to low demand
Aldi said footfall and sales in the affected stores remained in growth and about 200 branches continued to offer the click & collect service
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City snapshot: Return to grocery volume growth boosts Sainsbury’s sales
Sainsbury’s has posted first quarter like-for-like growth of 9.8% as pricing and a return to grocery volume growth boosted revenues.
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Media Bites 4 July: Fuel prices, Unilever, plant-based, low & no
The CMA’s report on supermarket price practices at the forecourts makes headlines in this morning’s papers.
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CMA petrol probe: Asda fined but others escape action despite inflating fuel prices
There were no fines and there will be no further action against Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, who were also found to have not lowered prices
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Pricecheck export sales exceed pre-Brexit levels
The Sheffield-based business, which sells to more than 100 countries worldwide, achieved growth of 44% in export sales in the financial year to 30 April 2023
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Asda and Morrisons become the latest retailers to cut milk prices
A four-pinter in the retailers is now 20p cheaper than at the turn of the year
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Aldi’s Super 6 fruit & veg promotion becomes Super 7
The promotion currently sees six fruit & veg lines offered at a discounted price, with the lineup refreshed fortnightly
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Heather Mills picks up Plant & Bean meat alternatives factory from administration
Mills – the founder of plant-based group VBites – purchased the Lincolnshire factory and associated equipment from administrators at Interpath for an undisclosed sum
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Spanish wine brand Campaneo adds Sauvignon Blanc and bag-in-box duo
All three SKUs responded to an ‘increasing consumer thirst’ for Spanish wines and eco-friendly packaging options, said Campaneo owner Kingsland Drinks
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Own label supplier Hames Chocolates invests £250k to boost production
The cash injection would increase ‘overall efficiencies’ for the business and ‘open up new revenue streams’, it said
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Parfetts admits to lagging behind the curve on vape sales
Parfetts joint MD Guy Swindell said the business was losing out on sales to local vape specialists
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Premier Foods hits back at claims wholesalers prioritise supermarkets
Premier Foods UK customer director Ellie Krupa said she was offering a right of reply to accusations of preferential treatment
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Media Bites 3 July: Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s
Tesco has drafted in City heavyweight Gerry Murphy as its next chair to replace John Allan
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City snapshot: Tesco confirms appointment of Tate & Lyle chairman to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed Gerry Murphy as its new chairman to replace scandal-hit John Allan. Plus, shares in Science in Sport have been suspended, and Eagle Eye to enhance Morrisons loyalty offering following contract win.
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Booker to offer licensed traders discounts via new On Trade Club
The new initiative will allow customers to purchase over 80 of the wholesaler’s most popular on-trade products at discounted prices