All The Grocer articles in 10 March 2018
Previous issues.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 March: AB InBev, Carrefour, Tobacco
The world’s biggest brewer AB InBev reported a 64% increase in full-year net profits, boosted by savings from its SABMiller acquisition and a rebound in Brazil
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NewsCity snapshot: US brief for Aldi UK boss Matthew Barnes
Aldi UK boss Matthew Barnes has been promoted to a new role at the Aldi South group, overseeing its growing US business as well as UK and Ireland. Plus, fast-growing fresh ingredients supplier Freshcut Foods has sold a majority stake to private equity player Perwyn and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsBreakthrough on EU workers welcomed by food & drink industry
Businesses have warned Brexit could have a disastrous impact on companies that rely on a high level of workers from Europe
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NewsTyrrells backs second Absurdly Good ad with £2m spend
It comes after Tyrrells last year suffered a 22.7% value sales slump, leaving the brand worth £35.5m
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd to distribute Old Potrero whiskey in UK
The tipple, made from malted rye grain distilled in copper pot stills, has “bold spice and fruit notes characteristic of rye”
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NewsMatthew Barnes promoted to top table seat at Aldi South
The promotion, effective 15 April, follows the retirement of Robert Ochsenschläger. Barnes will add responsibility for Aldi South’s fast-growing US business while also overseeing its UK and Ireland operations
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NewsNo evidence of serious hygiene breaches at 2 Sisters says FSA
There was no evidence of regulatory breaches serious enough to prompt enforcement action beyond verbal warnings, reports FSA
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NewsConfectionery giants seek portion control ideas from shoppers
Mondelez, Ferrero and Mars Wrigley plan to crowdsource comments for their Be Treatwise initiative
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NewsFuller's eyes zero-alcohol London Pride launch
Low and no-alcohol is “becoming a category you need to be in” says Fuller’s…
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NewsMedia Bites 5 March: Morrisons, 2 Sisters, Lucozade Ribena Suntory
Morrisons is facing a potential £100m equal pay compensation claim from hundreds of its staff, who believe that they have been underpaid compared with colleagues.
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NewsFourth quarter volumes fall at Refresco
European bottling giant Refresco, currently subject to a €1.6bn private equity bid, had a disappointing end to the year with volumes and value sales slipping in the fourth quarter.
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NewsCheesemaker Joseph Heler moves back into butter
Heler’s Cheshire Butter relaunched today for the first time since the 1970s…
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NewsSeven in 10 young people would eat whole tub of low-cal ice cream
The younger generation is particularly tempted by the rise of ‘healthy’ ice cream brands such as Oppo and Halo Top
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NewsJura looks to broaden appeal with launch of five new whiskies
The new lineup consists of single malts with rsps from £33 to £75
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NewsGreene King targets younger drinkers with 'richer life' push
Ads featuring the brand’s fox mascot, Henry, hitchhiking to Scotland in search of “a richer life”, will air from 10 March on TV, online and social media
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NewsBestway Wholesale unveils branding for new van sales operation
Bestway Vans Direct is split into two, with one division for snacks and the other for sweets
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NewsM-commerce helps drive soaring UK online retail sales
Marks & Spencer saw 6% growth in online sales in the past year
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NewsCompass UK barista academy set up to drive up coffee quality
Applications are now open to all baristas in the company, with the chance to win the title of master barista
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NewsMüller extends reach into high protein with Müller Corner Plain
New brand replaces brand’s Greek Style Corner lineup and also features on average 27% less sugar than its predecessor
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NewsStores returning to normal after Beast from the East chaos
The Co-op said it had to close 10 stores for ’a short period’ as supermarkets and convenience stores return to normal trading