All The Grocer articles in 05 November 2022
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Analysis and FeaturesCompared: the cheapest Christmas dinner deals in supermarkets
With the cost of living crisis, supermarkets are in a race to the bottom on bundles, here are the meal deals on offer at the supermarkets
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Analysis and FeaturesCan plant-based cheese be made healthy?
Plant-based cheese has a health problem. Like dairy, it’s packed full of saturated fat. And unlike dairy, most of the category is high in refined carbohydrates and largely lacking in protein. Cathedral City Plant Based is a case in point. It contains more saturated fat per 100g ...
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Category ReportIs Cathedral City a blessing for plant-based cheese? Plant-based cheese category report 2022
Dairy giants like Saputo are moving into cheese alternatives. Can they deliver vegans from a life without a satisfying cheeseboard?
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Category ReportHow plant-based ready meals are heating up: Plant-based category report 2022
A slew of listings in supermarkets suggests vegan ready meals are hot right now. But could rising input costs cool off that demand?
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ReportsHow ready meals are adapting to cost strains
One way plant-based ready meals can adapt to cost of living fears is by repositioning themselves as alternatives to weekend takeaways or eating out
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Comment and OpinionWhy personal inflation metrics matter more than the official numbers
Attitudinal changes are more critical than ever to understand if our industry is to get in front of the realities at the checkout, says Kantar’s Chris Morley
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Comment and OpinionWhy ‘opting out’ of DRS might not be a slam dunk for smaller stores
The ‘opt out’ option has been hailed as a win for common sense, but in the long run may benefit big out-of-town supermarkets
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NewsPesticide levels double in some food products in a year, says new research
The proportion of bread containing two or more pesticides has almost doubled in the past year to 50%, according to new data from the Pesticide Action Network
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NewsSeabrook partners with Aunt Bessie’s to launch roast dinner flavoured crisps
Three ‘quintessentially British’ flavours have rolled into B&M and Home Bargains
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Analysis and FeaturesWonka or Plonka? The risks of cost-saving food reformulation
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, suppliers are increasingly reformulating their products to contain cheaper ingredients. However, the tactic risks pushing away loyal shoppers
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NewsQuorn and other industry leaders join forces to create Fungi Protein Association
The FPA intends to represent the interests of its member companies, including advocating for fungi protein in public policy, conducting consumer research, and more
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NewsPioneering Omnichannel conference rearranged for 7 December
The event will now take place on Wednesday 7 December at the Pullman London St Pancras
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NewsWill Ferrell reprises Elf role for Asda Christmas ad 2022
From stalwarts of daytime telly to Spiderman to the Vicar of Dibley, the Hollywood names in Christmas ads keep getting bigger
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NewsMeadow Foods rebrands as Meadow in sustainability drive
The Cheshire-headquartered supplier said its new brand would reflect its sustainable growth ambitions
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Comment and OpinionOcean Spray gets Christmas guests wobbling
Christmas time is here again (!) and Ocean Spray is here to remind us of the crucial details that make our festive meal special
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NewsFarmer Christmas returns to TV in Morrisons Christmas 2022 ad
The campaign will also feature Morrisons staff as ‘real life elves’ who help make the fresh food that Morrisons sells
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The Big InterviewWhy Zoom by Ocado’s boss George Dean is hoping slow and steady will win in rapid delivery
Dean admits it’s been a slow first few years for the rapid grocer. But now launching in Leeds, he hopes that’s about to change
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Comment and OpinionIn loyalty, ‘points make prizes’ is becoming increasingly passé
Loyalty cards are increasingly focused on providing the thrill of an ‘instant win’
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Comment and OpinionFlexible work is great – but our staff need in-person connection
As we adjusted to the confinements of our four walls throughout Covid lockdowns, mental health had a lot of attention
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NewsFrozen turkey prices soar by as much as a third due to bird flu
Exclusive analysis of Assosia data by The Grocer shows prices have rocketed in the major mults versus the same time last year