All Organic articles – Page 9
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Comment & OpinionThe future looks rosier at Planet Organic after surprise rescue by founder Renée Elliott
Suppliers – not to mention employees – will have breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as Planet Organic secured an unlikely rescue spearheaded by the chain’s founder Renée Elliott
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NewsPlanet Organic founder saves 10 stores with pre-pack deal
Sale follows weeks of intense talks with potential investors after Waitrose ended negotiations to take over the business
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NewsGodminster rebrands organic cheddar range
The new branding, which includes a new logo, packaging and product names, is inspired by the landscapes and legends of Wessex
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NewsPlanet Organic seeking £3m to fund new rescue plan
Planet Organic has until next week to secure a deal, with the rescue plan outlining a new slimmed-down business
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NewsPlanet 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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NewsWaitrose 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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NewsOmsco announces Martyn Anthony as CEO following management restructure
Anthony was the COO of the dairy co-op before the role was combined with the chief executive
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NewsVertical farming firm Harvest London secures first major retail listing
The deal makes Planet Organic the only UK supermarket to currently sell living herbs farmed and branded in this way
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Range PreviewWaitrose’s coronation range reveals the King’s favourite dog (and it’s not a corgi)
The collection, which includes crown-themed drinks, bakery, jams and collectible gifts, has been designed for a royalist’s ultimate celebration
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NewsMilk & More appoints chief customer officer to boost e-commerce team
Neil Borer will be tasked with driving brand awareness of the Müller-owned doorstep delivery service
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NewsJulienne Bruno secures first national grocery listing with Ocado
The full Collection 01 range became available on the retailer’s website today
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NewsWyke Farms opens £10m butter facility in Somerset
The new dairy will enable the company to produce premium butter with longer shelf-life, allowing for shipping to export markets and reducing waste in store and at home
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NewsWholegood hunts for funding to ease cashflow issues
Specialist wholesaler Wholegood has hired advisors to explore funding options and ease cashflow pressures. The Grocer has learned the London-based group is close to securing growth funding, with financial advisory firm Kroll working on a deal.
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NewsAbel & Cole adds Foundation Earth eco-label to entire range
It claims to be the first supermarket to commit an entire range of products to the Foundation Earth label
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NewsOrganic sales growing despite cost of living pressures
Total organic sales rose by 1.6% to £3.1bn last year despite ‘unprecedented challenges’ for businesses and consumers
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ania Gancarz, food guardian, Abel & Cole
A language barrier didn’t stop Ania from applying to her role fighting food waste
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NewsThe Collective secures new Planet Organic listing for plant-based offering
The brand’s gourmet pots in both big and small formats and its Suckies yoghurt pouches for children will be available in 13 Planet Organic stores from March
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Margaux Jacquot, junior national account manager, Mr Organic
Margaux discusses her role at Mr Organic, ensuring consumers can easily find the best Italian products in their local stores
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NewsTesco launches low-carbon fertiliser trial with biggest veg suppliers
The rollout is expected to reduce GHG emissions by up to 20% in the first year at no extra cost to farmers
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NewsEnvironment groups criticise government for emergency pesticide use
Defra approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on this year’s sugar beet crop