Archive of all supplier articles – Page 184
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NewsWeetabix interactive gaming app falls foul of advertising watchdog
Weetabix has been ordered to scrap an interactive gaming app by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on the grounds that it “exploited children’s credulity and vulnerability”.
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News
Frozen 'beef' meatballs may contain pork, admits Waitrose
Waitrose has pulled two batches of frozen beef meatballs from shelves because some of the products might contain pork.
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NewsHorse meat: Scandal unleashes lawsuits across Europe
The widening horse meat scandal has triggered a wave of legal action across the EU, as companies implicated in the issue declare they have been defrauded and vow to take legal action against their suppliers.
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NewsHorse meat: Industry told to publish tests every three months
As the horse meat scandal widens, Defra has announced retailers and processors are to carry out wider and more rigorous tests on their meat products to reassure the public of the authenticity of the food they are buying.
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NewsHorse meat: Public warned to expect more revelations as scandal escalates
As retailers, processors and local authorities embark on a widespread testing regime of processed meat products, the government has warned yet more horse meat could be discovered in food on sale in the UK.
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NewsProducts could opt out of 'universal' labelling
The government has admitted its universal front-of-pack nutrition labelling system could be “misleading” to consumers…
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NewsAsda Sustain & Save Exchange programme gets 500th supplier
Asda has signed up the 500th supplier to its Sustain & Save Exchange…
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NewsTesco late delivery bills spark supplier fury
Tesco has incurred the wrath of suppliers by issuing a fresh round of invoices charging for late or missed deliveries…
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NewsSuppliers urge Morrisons to go online to avoid own goal
Suppliers were “underwhelmed” by a “subdued” Morrisons conference at which it revealed its plans…
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Category ReportFairtrade Fortnight: fuelling up to go further
Megaphones out. PoS up. Coffee-powered car go! Fairtrade Fortnight (25 February-10 March) is nearly upon us…
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Category ReportFairtrade: a Fair fight?
Fairtrade is booming. But big brand and category conversions are driving most of the growth…
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NewsWaitrose launches New Zealand lamb range from Anzco
Waitrose has partnered with New Zealand meat supplier Anzco to launch a range of branded lamb…
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Comment & Opinion
Debbie & Andrew's: saying farewell to our brand
I can relate to the founders of the Harris+Hoole coffee shop and admire its decision to let Tesco take a chunk…
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ProfilesMake Mine a Builders: laying the foundations for success
Thanks in part to some explosive marketing, Make Mine a Builders has become an international tea brand…
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InterviewsMatt Hill on his modernisation of the Heinz legacy
UK & Ireland president Matt Hill talks to The Grocer about his modernisation of the Heinz legacy…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the promotions landscape shifting towards own-label?
Brands are usually the ones shouting loudest in store – but own-label products have been making plenty of noise…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the meat supply chain must adopt a 'criminal' mentality
Stopping another scandal will involve more than lab work…
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News
Absolut rolls out one-off Unique vodka bottles to off-trade
Pernod Ricard will roll out limited-edition bottles of its Absolut Unique vodka to the wider UK-off trade from February 13.
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NewsMcBride back in profit despite sales fall
McBride is back in the black despite reporting an 11% fall in half-year sales.
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NewsVion UK pork business renamed as Karro Food Group
Vion’s UK pork business – bought out by management in December – is to be renamed Karro Food Group…