All The Grocer articles in 01 August 2020
Previous issues.
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NewsCoca-Cola to roll out touch-free drinks machines in the UK
UK rollout is expected towards the end of the year
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Comment & OpinionWhat would shopping be like in a world without promotions?
EDLP will put brands and products to the test in a new way, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsGousto accelerates growth plans after online sales boom
It will create more than 1,000 new jobs by 2022 and ‘at least triple’ the capacity of its customer fulfilment operation
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NewsGLAA appoints Ziggy MacDonald as interim CEO
Current CEO Michael Rich steps down from the licencing and enforcement body at the end of this week
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NewsNestlé taps trend for pea protein with new Yes bars
The bars each contain 10g of plant protein from peas and nuts
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NewsPromotions of HFSS food to be slashed under government’s new obesity strategy
The government said the move would also see a ban on volume promotions for HFSS products such as ‘buy one get one free’
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Analysis & FeaturesIndustry reacts as Boris Johnson announces new obesity crackdown
The new obesity strategy includes plans for a ban on HFSS food promotions in prominent locations in stores
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NewsSainsbury’s trials virtual queues at five stores
Shoppers can enter the store when the app informs them they are at the ‘front’ of the line
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NewsMSC pledges funding for welfare at sea after death of fishery observer
The NGO has promised to invest in research aimed at boosting the safety of observers around the world
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NewsSt Helen’s Farm halts milk supply over alleged animal welfare breaches
The Kavli-owned brand has launched an investigation after filming by vegan group Surge uncovered a series of alleged breaches
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to drop JBS following Amazon deforestation allegations
JBS has been linked to a Brazilian beef farm with land allegedly under embargo for rainforest destruction
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Comment & OpinionBoris Johnson’s obesity strategy is bold – but there is still much to be answered
It was a refreshing surprise to see the government actually set out bold plans for obesity
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NewsAmazon makes free grocery delivery a Prime perk, rolls out rapid one-hour delivery
The free delivery perk is being rolled out to Prime members in London and the Home Counties from today
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NewsAustralian wine The Hidden Sea debuts in UK with global oceans campaign
It hopes to remove one billion plastic bottles from the ocean by 2030
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NewsMushrooms enjoy coronavirus-related sales spike, new data shows
The Mushroom Bureau put the increase down to increased in-home occasions and consumer demand for healthy foods
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NewsFace mask rules add to ‘worst week’ of staff abuse, Co-op reports
The convenience retailer said it recorded 990 incidents of anti-social behaviour and verbal abuse
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s Prime grocery delivery will put the squeeze on online grocers
Grocers already struggling to make online profitable won’t be helped by Amazon’s free Prime offer
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Analysis & FeaturesHow local stores can boost the potential of on-demand convenience
C-stores have been vital for communities during the pandemic. So how can local stores boost awareness of new delivery services?
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NewsNational Food Strategy report calls for junk food taxes and more free school meals
The first part of the strategy was launched today by Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis to roll out electric delivery vans
The vans are designed to save more than 20,000 tonnes of CO2 annually