All The Grocer articles in 8 August 2015
Previous issues.
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NewsBritish milk production at ‘more than 40 extra pints per person per year’
The figure was calculated by Müller, which has just announced a further cut to its farmgate milk price
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Comment and OpinionAldi & Lidl - more 'meaningful' than the big four?
The rise of the discounters has been fuelled by the embrace of consumers, but why? Jon Kershaw of Havas Media explains
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NewsKerry gives Low Low cheese a 'radical' healthy makeover
Kerry Foods’ low-fat cheese brand LowLow has undergone a range revamp, with new “all natural” recipes…
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NewsParfetts to maintain popular customer loyalty points scheme
Wholesaler Parfetts is to run its loyalty points scheme indefinitely because of “overwhelming customer response”…
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NewsLily's Kitchen secures cash boost from US firm Catterton
Fast-growing petfood business Lily’s Kitchen has been boosted by a cash injection from US private-equity firm Catterton…
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NewsSlimFast aims to triple UK retail sales
SlimFast is looking to get ‘back on the radar’ with new products and a £3m push as it unveils the biggest relaunch…
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Category ReportBreakfast category report 2015
Are British breakfasts really changing that fast? And what can traditional breakfast brands do to keep the newcomers in check?
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NewsGreat British Bake Off inspires home baking sales at Waitrose
Waitrose said it home bakery category was up 55% this week as shoppers got inspired by The Great British Bake Off.
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NewsBelvita range expands with 'more versatile' softer biscuits
Mondelez is expanding Belvita – back in growth after a weak performance last year – with a range of softer biscuits…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco Finest Free From Carrot Cake: acid test
Part of Tesco’s premium Finest range, this wheat and gluten-free cake is made with rice flour, potato flour and…
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Comment and OpinionThe store experience still matters in an online world
In times gone by, where a family shopped belied its identity. Supermarkets had a bond with their shoppers.
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Comment and OpinionInnovation is the best defence mechanism in the war on sugar
Innovation is the lifeblood of this industry. It’s a well-worn phrase in grocery, but bears repeating
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Analysis and FeaturesRising distress levels fuel robust food and drink M&A market
Despite improving economic conditions in the UK and Ireland, the woes of the big four grocers are helping drive a robust M&A market in food and drink
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NewsTracklements gets a premium rebrand
The condiment jars now feature recipe numbers, descriptive product names, such as Robust Wholegrain Mustard and Fresh Chilli Jam, and hand drawn illustrations
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NewsSunday trading consultation sparks confusion fears
Both opponents and supporters of changes to the Sunday trading rules have criticised the government’s plan as confusing
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NewsTags Tasty Crisps' grip on mults speeds up after Dragons' Den
Tags says it has seen sales in Asda more than triple this week since the airing of a successful pitch on Dragons’ Den
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NewsRed Tractor presses on with tougher beef certification standards
The body says it will go ahead with ‘whole-life’ assurance for beef after an industry consultation backed the idea
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NewsBroccoli crisps hit the market
Maker The Giving Tree, created by CHI coconut water founder Jonathan Newman, launched in Whole Foods Market
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Analysis and FeaturesWill longer Sunday hours boost shopper spending?
Exclusive research for The Grocer suggests the government’s hopes of a boost to the economy could be dashed
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NewsProfits sour further as Real Good Food looks to put sugar woes in the past
Real Good Food has reported widening losses in a year dominated by the market issues in sugar. The group said the “transformational” disposal of Napier Brown had now created a “strong” financial platform for future growth.