All Technology articles – Page 57
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NewsOne Stop to double online range with new home delivery tech
The integration of the new system, dubbed Deliverect, is due to complete in December, before rolling out to its first franchise store
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NewsPaper-based pods for ‘next-gen’ Nestlé coffee machine
Billed as a ‘coffee shop at home’, the new Neo system tailors its brewing method to different recipes and preferences
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NewsArla calls for more investment to increase biofuel production from farm waste
The dairy co-op has invested in permanent moves to tap into this energy source and is now using slurry and food waste to power seven trucks
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Comment & OpinionIn the rush to embrace digital, marketeers can’t forget the power of physical stores
Grocery shopping in the UK is still rooted in physical shopping environments, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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Comment & OpinionWhy the Genetic Technology Bill will cost farmers and businesses dearly
Government determination to remove labelling on ‘precision bred organisms’ carries significant risks, says Roger Kerr of Organic Farmers & Growers
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Promotional FeaturesWhy the race for frozen food automation in grocery is heating up
With frozen food management traditionally an obstacle to efficiency and a drain on costs, AutoStore has recently launched a new frozen food automation solution available to UK grocery retailers. So what benefits will this bring? Strongpoint CEO Jacob Tveraabak explains.
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Analysis & FeaturesWonka or Plonka? The risks of cost-saving food reformulation
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, suppliers are increasingly reformulating their products to contain cheaper ingredients. However, the tactic risks pushing away loyal shoppers
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NewsQuorn and other industry leaders join forces to create Fungi Protein Association
The FPA intends to represent the interests of its member companies, including advocating for fungi protein in public policy, conducting consumer research, and more
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NewsVFC launches first kids’ product and new ‘more meat-like’ recipe
The brand said it had used ’cutting-edge extrusion technology’, which was ’gentle on proteins’ to create the product
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NewsLegal vape search platform Vapeclick launches in effort to stamp out illegal disposables
The platform claims to be the only dataset that uses the complete list of branded vape products that have been ‘submitted and notified’ with the MHRA since 2016
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership names Zak Mian as first chief transformation & technology officer
Mian has over 30 years’ experience of leading business transformation and technology teams, including in his most recent stint at Lloyds
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NewsFloura in-store fresh flour milling and vending machine to launch
The Floura milling and vending machine, made by Indian company Choyal, serves up fresh flour on demand to shoppers within a few minutes
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NewsTea leaf heat-not-burn vaping device launches major marketing push
Source: Neafs A heat-not-burn tobacco-free device has launched a major nationwide marketing campaign in a bid to secure more physical and online retailer listings. Teó is an electronic device “comparable to Iqos”, into which users place refillable vaping sticks. The sticks are available in both nicotine-free and ...
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NewsCoca-Cola adds NaviLens codes to packs to help visually impaired shoppers
The tech was “making a huge different to as many as two million people in the UK who are currently visually impaired” said CCEP
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NewsFormer Sainsbury’s brand director Judith Batchelar joins board of foodtech company MicroSalt
MicroSalt has signalled a goal of entering the UK market with Batchelar’s appointment
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NewsTesco to launch three ‘hybrid’ checkout-free GetGo stores
All three new stores will have a “new hybrid format” – giving customers the option of using a self-service or attended checkout instead of the ‘just walk out’ app
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Comment & OpinionOnly innovative challengers can help retailers hit sustainability targets
Resetting our relationship with consumption is vital if we’re to avoid the impending climate crisis, says Tim Keaveney, co-founder at Homethings
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NewsJTI launches new heated tobacco device: Ploom X
JTI estimates the heated tobacco category – sometimes known as heat-not-burn – will be worth £250m by 2025
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NewsM&S launches Sparks loyalty programme across global markets
The international Sparks proposition will mirror that of the UK and Ireland
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Comment & OpinionAs Royal Mail strikes hit, DTC brands must set expectations
First-class customer service should be the priority as delivery disruption looks inevitable, says Nick Delis, senior VP of international and strategic business, Five9