All The Grocer articles in 03 October 2020 – Page 4
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NewsBeavertown launches first alcohol-free beer Lazer Crush
Billed as “a punchy and fruity brew”, it was “created to provide an uncompromising tasting craft beer for those looking for a no-alcohol option”
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Iceland really taken the lead on plastic reporting?
Iceland challenged rivals to publish totals – but some already do
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NewsEustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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NewsFSA urges businesses to prepare for coming allergen labelling law change
New labelling rules – aka Natasha’s Law – come into effect on 1 October 2021
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Comment & OpinionHow to deal with the email monster and make your working life easier
Some 320 billion emails are sent every day. Were you ever shown how to use them?
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NewsOnline marketplace software firm Mirakl reveals UK expansion plan
The French company has set its sights on UK grocers and will create 40 new jobs by 2022
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NewsBord Bia launches ‘world first’ grass-fed standard for beef
The Irish Food Board’s standard will require farmers to ensure grass constitutes at least 90% of feed intake
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NewsHolland & Barrett pilots pre-order app to minimise in-store queues
Shoppers can use the app in 10 branches to browse or search for products, and create a basket
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Comment & OpinionAlbert Bartlett brings beautiful ballet to the spud shed
A storybook opens and a breathy voiceover tells us AB’s newly harvested Jersey Royals will now “be going off to sleep in the dark”
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NewsAsda launches new EDLP move to take on discounters
Asda has told suppliers it plans to take the fight to Aldi and Lidl
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NewsCo-op says regular shoppers will be better off as it drops 5:1 scheme
Its revamped membership scheme aims to double the amount of money donated to good causes
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NewsAbsenteeism creeps up at supermarkets as infections rise
Retailers fear they will be forced into a repeat of the massive recruitment exercises of the first phase unless problems are solved
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Comment & OpinionAsda EG Group combo will reverberate through the grocery sector
With combined sales of £40bn, it will be the UK’s second-biggest retailer (by sales)
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy does EG Group want to buy Asda and what will it do with it?
The deal with TDR Capital and the Issa brothers would put raw entrepreneurship and ambition in the driving seat at Asda
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NewsThe Range launching online marketplace for third-party sellers
The discount chain, which sells everything from hot tubs to Iceland’s grocery range, is looking for third parties to register their interest now
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NewsArla to harness cow power in new manure-to-fuel trial
The dairy co-op will use manure from 500 cows to power two tankers as part of the trial
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NewsEG Group founders and TDR Capital acquire majority stake in Asda
Current owner Walmart will keep a minority share in Asda, which will retain its current management under CEO Roger Burnley
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NewsOnline retail helps drive warehouse space rental to record level
Take-up in quarter three was more than double that in the same period last year, reaching 13.3m sq ft, according to real estate advisor CBRE
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NewsAldi replaces plastic fruit & veg bags with reusable ones nationwide
The plastic bags will be gone from Aldi’s 900 UK stores by the end of year, the discounter said
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NewsOne third of shoppers have loose produce Covid fears
36% felt sustainable packaging had become more important since the start of the pandemic