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News
Oatibix shortage caused by ‘scheduled maintenance’ at Weetabix factory
It comes after Weetabix Protein disappeared from shelves last month
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Analysis & Features
‘We’ll have nothing left’: Emotional reactions from Westminster farmers’ protest
The Grocer spoke to protesters to understand what has so ignited the passions of food producers
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Grocer 33
Waitrose, Lincoln: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have a big team of people who are very much into using TikTok and Instagram to promote the store’
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News
Sauce Shop calls out Dr Will’s over suspicious Ocado reviews
Sauce Shop co-founder James Digva drew his LinkedIn followers’ attention to a series of five-star reviews all posted by the same account
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News
ASA in crackdown of ‘misleading’ adverts by wine investment companies
The rulings are part of a wider body of work by the watchdog around unregulated investments
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News
Boots features Adjoa Andoh’s Mrs Claus in Christmas ad 2024
The ad sparked a wave of racist, misogynistic and transphobic comments calling Boots ‘woke’
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Category Report
What is the future of the booze aisle?
To reverse sliding alcohol sales, merchandising is becoming more inventive and tech-savvy – from walk-in chillers to AI sommeliers
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Comment & Opinion
Celebrity brands get attention – but can they thrive long term?
In the past few years, we’ve seen a significant rise in the use of celebrity status as a way to grow brand awareness, says Ellie Webb of Caleño Drinks
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News
M&S adds tteokbokki duo to tap booming Korean food trend
It comes after Mintel predicted the dish would hit the mainstream in 2024
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News
Old Jamaica ginger beer will not be discontinued after all
The brand had previously promised to go out ‘in a blaze of glory’
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Comment & Opinion
The Rest Is Entertainment: Richard Osman and Marina Hyde dissect KSI meltdown
Nothing says ‘this doesn’t bother me at all’ like dozens of tweets, reaction posts and fake apology videos in response to ‘this’
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Comment & Opinion
Unilever has surrendered to social media bully Elon Musk
It feels like Unilever has surrendered to the bully who declared ‘war’ on it, says The Grocer’s technology editor George Nott
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News
Bebeto taps viral TikTok trend with freeze-dried sweets range
The innovations are claimed to offer a ’fun, sensory experience like no other’
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Comment & Opinion
How to make a diverse ad that doesn’t offend
Brands, agencies and marketing teams urgently need to boost diversity in their teams, says Trevor Robinson of Quiet Storm
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News
Sainsbury’s rapped by ASA over influencer’s affiliate link to formula
Affiliate links allow content creators to earn commission from their followers’ clicks and purchases
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News
Heinz ‘racist’ ads indicative of DEI failing, say marketing experts
’It’s clear that diversity was lacking in the room where it mattered,’ says Quiet Storm creative director Trevor Robinson
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Comment & Opinion
What we can learn from Johnnie Walker’s Squid Game tie-up
Joining forces with other brands, designers, or public figures can create buzz, boost sales, and increase loyalty, says James Taylor, creative director at The Cabinet
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News
Weetabix Protein suffers ‘temporary’ supply chain disruption
The cereal has been absent from Tesco and Sainsbury’s since mid-September, according to Assosia data
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News
Lidl and Waitrose revive 1990s hits with Martine McCutcheon and S Club
Lidl has actress and singer Martine McCutcheon performing a cover of Gina G’s ‘Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit’, while Waitrose has S Club reviving their hit ‘You’re My Number One’
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News
‘Nano influencer’ food distribution company adds frozen ops, eyes international expansion
Gifta operates from two specialist warehouses across the UK, with its fulfilment teams managing ambient, chilled, and now frozen products