All The Grocer articles in 09 January 2021
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Category Report
Has Covid finished off ready meals? Ready meals & soups category report 2021
Ready meals were in trouble even before the pandemic hit. So how can they reassert their convenience and health credentials?
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News
Sainsbury’s criticised for phasing out receipts for online shoppers
Only shoppers who order their groceries over the phone will be able to request a physical receipt
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Analysis and Features
Six new alcohol-free beers to try this Dry January
Beer lovers looking to cut down their alcohol intake need not sacrifice taste or craft credentials this Dry January
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Range Preview
Veganuary 2021: the new ranges coming to supermarkets
As Veganuary organisers celebrate another record year of sign ups, here are the new plant-based ranges heading to supermarket shelves.
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News
Cadbury Dairy Milk revamped with ‘progressive’ new look
The UK’s biggest chocolate brand has been reimagined with a new logo and a redrawn Cadbury wordmark
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News
Sheese invests over £500k in new cheese alternatives and brand overhaul
The brand – whose products are made with coconut oil in place of dairy – has completely overhauled its packaging
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Analysis and Features
Five low & no alcohol spirits launching for Dry January 2021
For consumers aiming to drink less booze – or cut it out completely – this month, here’s our pick of the best low & no spirit launches
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News
M&S extends Sparks Book & Shop reserved shopping scheme
The service allows Sparks loyalty cardholders to reserve a 30-minute arrival time, via the M&S website
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News
Walkers teams up with KFC for pair of new fried chicken Max crisp flavours
The flavours will launch with a limited promotion offering shoppers a two for one KFC meal with every pack
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News
Lockdown leaves wholesalers with £12m of surplus food and drink
The problem has been compounded by Christmas stock which could not be sold in December due to the tier system restrictions
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News
Ben & Jerry’s launches Cookie Dough Peace Pop ice cream sticks
The ice cream will sit on a wooden stick and within a “first of its kind” tie dye wrapper
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Comment and Opinion
Gene editing debate represents first test of UK divergence from EU rules
UK farmers must consider the potential impact on trade of adopting gene editing practices
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News
Glebe Farm Foods adds vegan coconut, almond & soya drinks
Glebe is aiming to emulate the success of its existing oat drink PureOaty
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News
Sainsbury’s to make own-label teabags plastic-free
The supermarket is currently trialling the environmentally friendly packaging and plans to roll out the revamped range to all stores by June
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News
Coca-Cola puts inspirational messages on cans as part of ‘Open To Better’ campaign
The push is designed to “inspire people to embrace change and pledge to do things differently in 2021”
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News
Sainsbury’s recalls Plant Pioneers shroomdogs over presence of metal
Items with use-by dates of 6 or 7 January are impacted. No other products have been affected
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News
Booths to close Media City branch as Covid hits sales
Booths said it has started a consultation with impacted employees to explore their options
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News
Morrisons expands click & collect service to cope with lockdown demand
The supermarket now has 447 stores offering the service across the UK compared with just 14 in March.
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News
Welsh supermarkets face tighter cap on customer numbers and police checks on masks
Ministers met with supermarket bosses yesterday to discuss the clampdown, which could come into force in the next few days
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News
Covid-19 Christmas led to major sales bounce, turkey suppliers say
Paul Kelly, who supplies independent retailers, said people ‘traded down’ into smaller turkeys