All news articles – Page 669
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NewsCoeliac group urges suppliers to back its labelling scheme ‘lifeline’
Coeliac UK revealed new research showing 76% of shoppers on gluten-free diets wanted products to be labelled with its Crossed Grain trademark
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NewsNisa retailer Harjit Singh sells hot water bottles for 99p to help shoppers fight rising energy bills
Singh told The Grocer he has subsidised the cost with money from the business’ kitty, selling them £2 cheaper than recommended retail price
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NewsMarks & Spencer releases Christmas song sequel following last year’s hit
The retailer is hoping to take the top spot in this year’s charts with the release of the R&B-esque ‘This is Not Just Another Christmas Song’
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NewsToast Ale secures £2m to continue food waste fight in beer category
Social enterprise brewery Toast Ale has raised more than £2m to grow the positive impact of its business, with investors including Heineken and former Unilever boss Paul Polman.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 December: high street, hot water bottles, UK economy
Frustrated online shoppers are being steered to bricks-and-mortar stores
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NewsCity snapshot: Double digit inflation drives supermarket sales rise despite volume slump
Supermarket sales grew 7.6% in November, driven by soaring inflation which mitigated a 4.3% in volumes as shoppers cut back amid cost of living pressures
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NewsFWD partners with Met Police to raise awareness of cash & carry crime
Wholesalers already take extensive steps to prevent crime on their premises, including employing security guards and dog patrols in vulnerable areas
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NewsNisa deliveries from Harlow depot disrupted by snow
The symbol group said it had caused disruption to delivery routes for a “small number” of Nisa retailers
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NewsSqueaky Bean launches plant-based cooking chorizo
Comprising broad beans and pea protein, the sausage goes through the same slow dry curing process as meat chorizo to help it ‘match on flavour and texture’
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NewsWelsh businesses to get £460m in rates support from government
The Welsh government is also providing over £140m of rates relief for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses
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NewsKellogg’s adds Salted Caramel Crunchy Nut cereal
It’s the first time Kellogg’s has adapted its ‘biggest cereal brand’ since its launch in 1980
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Dec: Tesco, UK economy, Discounters
Tesco preparing to kick off a search for a new chairman, firing the starting gun on a race to fill one of the FTSE-100’s most prestigious boardroom posts
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NewsCIty snapshot: Kitwave acquires foodservice wholesaler WestCountry Food in £29m deal
Kitwave Group has snapped up fresh produce wholesaler WestCountry Food Holdings for £29m to incorporate into the company’s foodservice division. Pkus, Fever-Tree Drinks appoints new chairman.
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NewsCity News: Naked Wines shares buoyed despite first-half loss
Naked Wines shares were buoyed this week by signs of a bottom line turnaround, despite slipping to a first-half loss
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NewsAdministrators seek buyer for Wild Beer Co
Beer brand Wild Beer Co has fallen into administration after struggling to recover from the pressures of Covid, while battling rising costs
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NewsStudent launches Christmas wonky veg box to support vulnerable
The Earth & Wheat box will include large potatoes, parsnips, red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, leeks, onions, garlic, herbs and brussels sprouts
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NewsUnitas awards staff one-off £500 cost of living payment
The business said it was recognising the dedication and effort of its staff through the one-off payment
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NewsRapid grocer Getir acquires rival Gorillas
The terms of the deal were not shared by Getir when the acquisition was announced this afternoon
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NewsWholefood Earth to give The Vegan Kind website ‘a new life’
Online supermarket The Vegan Kind, which shuttered last month, has been revived by a family run vegan foods retailer with plans to reinvigorate the brand and bring it back to operations.
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NewsSainsbury’s extends removal of single-use plastic lids to dips range
From March 2023, dips including guacamole, tzatziki and sour cream & chive will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids