All The Grocer articles in 1 June 2019
Previous issues.
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NewsWaitrose to open second major online CFC in north London
The move is separate to the new deal it signed with Ocado co-founder Jonathan Faiman’s Today Development Partners last week
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NewsQuorn's profits dip as it steps up investment in growth
Veggie foods specialist Quorn grew sales by 7% last year, though profits fell back as it continues to invest in expansion of its meat-free ranges.
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NewsMedia Bites 28 May: Premier Foods, Majestic Wine, The Co-op
Premier Foods is looking to offload Mr Kipling in a move that could pave the way for a break-up, according to weekend reports.
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NewsCo-op raises £300m in Fairtrade bond first
The Co-operative Group has become the first retailer in the UK to issue a Fairtrade bond as it announced the raising of £300m to fuel growth.
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NewsWhyte & Mackay moves into lighter drinks with latest NPD
Whyte & Mackay Light is made with the brand’s core blended Scotch as a base
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NewsClarity & Co soap brand BeCo adds plastic-free shampoo bar
The Argan Oil Shampoo Bar will roll out on 3 June to Waitrose – marking the first time the supermarket has listed such a product
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NewsWaitrose claims UK first with launch of seitan burger
The own-label seitan patty went on sale last week and is made from a mix of seitan and 32% mushrooms
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NewsCo-op partners with John Lewis for click & collect services
John Lewis said the move was part of its strategy to leverage its supply chain and reach customers in areas it has a lower store presence
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NewsGood Bubble launches baby skincare duo in bio-plastic bottle
Suitable for newborns, the new products come in a pump-bottle derived from sugarcane
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Comment & OpinionOatly would be smart to open an oat milk factory in the UK
The UK is lapping up oat milk, leaving Oatly struggling to keep up with demand
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NewsBeyond Meat to start European production next year
The Beyond Burger owner will start manufacturing at a new vegan factory in the Netherlands next spring
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NewsMedia Bites 29 May: Beyond Meat, WH Smith, Boots
Shares in Beyond Meat surged 9% to $86.67 on Tuesday after the group said it planned to produce its plant-based meat alternative in Europe for the first time.
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NewsCooler spring weather hampers grocery sales growth
The latest grocery market share figures show supermarket sales growth has slumped in recent weeks to due the cooler temperatures compared to last year’s sunny spring weather.
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NewsTroo partners with Holland & Barrett for high-fibre range
Co-branded SKUs will mark the first time Holland & Barrett has worked in such a way with a food brand
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Comment & OpinionWhy Sainsbury's remains compelling despite Asda merger failure
Yes, the Asda deal failed. But Sainsbury’s is a success story across quality, pricing and more, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsCall for meat tax 'too simplistic', food experts warn
The proposal would be ’too blunt a policy tool’, and needed a more nuanced approach, according to an event convened by the Food Ethics Council
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NewsWaitrose to install energy saving ‘closed door’ technology
If the Berkhamsted trial is successful, Waitrose is planning to roll out the technology to at least three more stores
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NewsMeals & More names Peter McGrath as first operations director
The managerial position is designed to help deliver the charity’s vision of ending holiday hunger
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NewsShoppers flock to Cornwall church hall transformed into Nisa
The store has a focus on food to go with freshly made pizza sold whole or by the slice
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NewsDriver shortage leaving vacancies unfilled in logistics sector
The study found the average age of an HGV driver was 48, and 13% of drivers working in the UK were EU nationals