All The Grocer articles in 04 July 2020
Previous issues.
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News
Suívie looks to shake up soft drinks category with Brazilian Jabuticaba drink
It contains a rare Brazillian berry called jabuticaba
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Comment and Opinion
Consumers still want quick and easy environmental swaps and solutions
What’s clear is the continuing consumer appetite for sustainable initiatives, and for progress on the environment, despite the impending recession and growing job losses
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Asda makes it third win on the bounce despite Morrisons promo push
Morrisons offered a whopping 14 promotions this week but couldn’t quite catch up to Asda
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Waitrose Sheffield: Grocer 33 store of the week
“There is starting to be a small change in trading patterns as customers return to work” says the Waitrose Sheffield store manager Tracey Steele
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‘Spotlessly clean’ Waitrose beats Sainsbury’s by a point
Availability was hit hard this week as the country basked in a mini heatwave
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News
Heck debuts first-ever TV campaign
The ad was filmed during lockdown and is due to run for the next 12 weeks
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News
Suffolk ice cream maker celebrates 100th anniversary after £250k coronavirus loan
Family-run ice cream maker Criterion Ices has been able to celebrate its 100th anniversary after securing a £250k loan to help it navigate the coronavirus disruption
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Sarah Smart moves to UK in Collective Dairy management reshuffle
The Collective has shaken up its management team as part of a new growth strategy
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News
M&S relaunches ‘Little Shop’ toys using more cardboard and repurposed plastic
The retailer ‘heard concerns from customers about sustainability’ said M&S Food MD Stuart Machin
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News
2 Sisters Llangefni site reopens as Young’s confirms first coronavirus case
2 Sisters has implemented 30 additional Covid-safe measures to strengthen existing controls
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Analysis and Features
Will coronavirus safety concerns kill off the DRS?
A UK deposit return scheme has long been a sticking point in the industry. But as Covid potentially forces a total redesign, where will the plans go from here?
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News
Freestar becomes first alcohol-free beer brand to attain B Corp status
It joins more than 3000 businesses globally in being a B Corp
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Analysis and Features
How have UK supermarkets fared in Oxfam’s latest human rights rankings?
Oxfam has released its latest scorecard for human rights policies
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News
Sainsbury’s scraps immediate payments for small suppliers
The supermarket, like several other retailers, improved its terms in the wake of the virus
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Comment and Opinion
Sweet spuds seal sporting success in scientific survey
Sport is back! And so is stuffing your face with snacks while you watch it
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News
Tesco pressures suppliers to drop prices in Aldi price war
The Grocer understands suppliers have been given a cut-off of 10 July to respond to its call for a switch to everyday low pricing (EDLP), which will also see promotions canned unless they come under its Clubcard loyalty scheme
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Category Report
The Covid school lunch: kids’ lunches category report 2020
Concerns about hygiene, health and the future of free school meals may mean more kids return to class with packed lunches
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Category Report
Business lunch of the future? Adult lunchbox category report 2020
Lunchbox occasions were falling before Covid-19 reared its head. That looks set to change as wary workers head back to the office
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Comment and Opinion
TikTok teamaker Michelle stirs up British fury
Tik Tok star ‘Michelle from North Carolina’ has been brewing up a social media storm with her ‘British tea’ and ‘hot tea’ videos
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Comment and Opinion
Durian fruit creates panic at the post office
Twelve German workers required medical help last week