All The Grocer articles in 10 February 2024 – Page 3
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Comment and Opinion
Retailers shoot themselves in the foot supporting AHDB meat campaign
By signing up to Let’s Eat Balanced, retailers are flouting their own climate commitments and promises to their customers, says Liam Lysaght, campaigner for diets and climate change at Feedback Global
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News
Co-op reports record levels of theft and violence in 2023
The convenience retailer said that equated to almost 1,000 incidents a day across its 2,400 stores, a rise of 44% year on year
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News
Serious Pig beats £200k crowd target to help DTC sales fly
The business beat its £200k target on the Crowdcube platform in just more than a week, with the campaign standing (at time of publication) at £215k from 445 investors
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Comment and Opinion
What grocery brands can learn from beauty and personal care
BPC is approaching the challenges of sustainability, health and pleasure differently, says Alex Beckett, director, Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Comment and Opinion
Sainsbury’s Next Level strategy is pretty basic… but also ballsy
Four years into its Food First strategy, Sainsbury’s isn’t currently selling its full food range in the vast majority of its superstores and hypermarkets
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News
Hain Celestial lowers 2024 forecasts as it struggles with turnaround
Hain Celestial has downgraded its sales and profits forecasts for 2024 as the owner of Ella’s Kitchen, Covent Garden and Sun-Pat continues with its turnaround strategy
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News
Fuel Guardian launched to help forecourts chase drive-off cases
The service has been launched by One Stop franchisee Dee Sedani
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Comment and Opinion
Northern Ireland can finally reap rewards of its ‘special status’
The economic and social impact of the restoration of Stormont could be seismic for Northern Ireland, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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News
Women in Wholesale organises biggest event yet, almost doubling its mentor offer
Women in Wholesale’s goal is to support women working in convenience and foodservice wholesale across the UK
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News
‘Micron-sized’ salt tech company MicroSalt lists
The company is also in talks with suppliers of ready meals and a fast food burger company
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News
Sugro launches e-loyalty ‘reward and recognition’ scheme
Members will be offered rewards for completing different tasks associated with participating brands
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News
OMGTea sells majority stake to Japan’s Aiya to bring matcha to the masses
Matcha green tea brand OMGTea has been snapped up by Japan’s Aiya to help the business build a bigger presence in the UK
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News
Moma Foods founder Tom Mercer stands as Tory candidate
Mercer has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Coventry North West
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Analysis and Features
Lavazza turns takeaway into ‘fine dining’ coffee experience
Blurring the lines between café, store and restaurant, Lavazza’s high-end London flagship store is looking to challenge perceptions of the brand as a supermarket staple
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News
Sainsbury’s to double down on food, availability and loyalty in new three-year plan
The new strategy builds on Sainsbury’s Food First Strategy, which it has pursued over the past three years
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News
Media Bites 7 February: Grocery market share, retail sales, Pret a Manger
Marks & Spencer is poised to overtake Waitrose as it wins over growing numbers of middle class shoppers
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News
City snapshot: Sainsbury’s targets £1bn in savings as it launches ‘Next Level Sainsbury’s’ strategy
Sainsbury’s is targeting £1bn in cost savings over the next three years as part of its new strategy launch this morning. Plus, PZ Cussons issues a profits warning and Just Eat Takeaway appoints new CFO.
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Hot Drinks & Cold Brew
Hybrid working has spurred the demand for barista-quality coffees and energising or soothing teas to enjoy at home, bringing momentum to the category. However, with the tough financial environment pushing up prices, find out how suppliers are promoting the positive aspects of their brands to retain shopper ...
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Oils
Global macro influences are taking their toll on the edible oils category. However, consumers are continuing to invest and suppliers are focusing on innovation and quality to retain their spend. Discover the challenges facing the category and how suppliers are responding with education and inspiration. This is ...
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News
Heura raises £34m in series B round to fund ‘new chapter’ in plant-based foods
European plant-based brand Heura has closed its long-running series B funding round, raising €40m (£34.2m) in total as it seeks to turn rapid growth into profitability