Waitrose news and analysis – Page 31
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Comment & OpinionHow will the supermarkets treat the Queen’s funeral? It’s all a question of tone
Supermarkets will want to avoid being seen as cashing in on the state funeral while staying open for as much time as possible
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NewsWaitrose cuts beer & cider range to make way for slew of new craft SKUs
Research by The Grocer with Assosia data shows the upmarket retailer has slashed some 50 SKUs from its range over recent weeks
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NewsPots & Co replaces ceramic pots with glass to improve sustainability
The glass pots will be 100% recyclable and 100% reusable as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability
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NewsClive’s Pies launches trio of vegan savoury pastry products into Waitrose
The quiches will roll out in new packaging, which features a compostable plant-based window instead of traditional plastic
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NewsRoyal Warrants voided on 100 food and drink brands as Queen dies
Around 100 food and drink businesses could be impacted, as well as others in categories such as cleaning products and health & beauty
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NewsWaitrose launches September value campaign to help with cost of living
Waitrose is running a variety of deals across key products to help customers with rising costs, it said Waitrose has launched a new seasonal value campaign to help its customers through the cost of living crisis. The upscale retailer is running its Great September Savings campaign ...
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NewsPip & Nut adds Sweet & Salty peanut butter - and makes Waitrose debut
The NPD is made with the brand’s “signature” peanuts from Argentina and sweetened with Mexican Blue Weber agave nectar
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NewsWaitrose admits having land deals blocking rival supermarkets from opening nearby
The supermarket has agreed to remove so-called restrictive covenants from its property deals following an investigation by the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership launches seasonal recruitment drive
The company is kicking off its seasonal recruitment drive for roles in Waitrose and John Lewis shops, as well as across its distribution network
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NewsMüller launches new packaging to cut 500 tonnes of plastic
Müller has converted 75% of its cream volume to rPET pots that are 100% recyclable and contain 82% recycled material
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NewsLidl and Waitrose announce support for growers with flexible specifications
Lidl aims to identify key crop challenges and where possible accommodate stunted crop and other products within existing lines
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NewsHippeas partners with This to launch vegan Smoky Bacon flavour
The launch marks the first time This has entered ambient snacking and the first time Hippeas has partnered with a fresh food brand
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NewsWaitrose relaunches Cooks’ Ingredients range with 40 new lines
The number of Cooks’ Ingredients lines will expand from 420 to 458, with some of the old products being re-tiered out of the range
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NewsYeo Valley Organic launches new kefir drinks in range expansion
The drinks will be available in Natural, Mango & Passionfruit and Cherry flavours and will be stocked in September in Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Waitrose
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NewsCrosta & Mollica adds dried pastas and pasta sauces to its lineup
The innovations were intended to help UK consumers ‘create the perfect Italian comfort dish in their own home’, said Crosta & Mollica
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NewsRefill Coalition trials not rolling out this year
The Grocer has learned the rollout of the refill solution is now planning to go live in the first quarter of 2023
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Comment & OpinionWhy time is running out for best before dates on fruit & vegetables
Fruit & veg could should be sold loose and without date labels, with consumers encouraged to store it correctly, says Wrap’s Marcus Gover
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose employees using financial support fund on the rise
The JLP’s financial assistance fund helps workers struggling to pay their bills via grants and interest-free loans
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NewsSimplyFresh spoke with Waitrose as possible supply partner after Sainsbury’s pullout
The Grocer understands that SimplyFresh spoke to Waitrose shortly after the Sainsbury’s move but the parties did not come to an agreement
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NewsCocos Organic launches kids’ range of coconut ‘yog tubes’
The dairy alternative product is available in strawberry and banana flavour and is free from dairy, gluten, nuts and refined sugar
