All The Grocer articles in 11 August 2018
Previous issues.
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Comment and OpinionFood manufacturers need a radical resourcing shakeup
Input costs are rising and the industry is under significant pressure to become more efficient and sustainable, says Martin Chilcott of Manufacture 2030
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Category ReportMashing spuds: rice & noodles category report 2018
As Brits fall out of love with potatoes, sales of rice & noodles are booming
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Comment and OpinionLetter: Engaged Tracking emissions report was 'flawed'
The report assumed supermarkets not publishing emissions data were performing poorly, says Richard Walker
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NewsNew Japanese trade deal 'positive' for EU
European food & drink brands stand to reap huge benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
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Analysis and FeaturesRobots in the workforce: could the UK miss out?
Robot density in the UK is below the global average – it must catch up to other countries forging ahead with bot technology
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The Big InterviewBig interview: Ken Towle on taking Nisa into a new era
New Nisa CEO Ken Towle on how he intends to ‘work back from customers’ and integrate Nisa into Co-op
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NewsHolland & Barrett adopts new testing standard for Manuka honey
Following the lead of NZ government guidelines, every batch will be measured for MGO levels to ensure authenticity
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Analysis and FeaturesToday's and Landmark merge as Unitas Wholesale: What we know and what it means
As the two buying groups bury their former rivalry, can Today’s-Landmark merger secure the future for their members?
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NewsFarmdrop to use AI on its website and app
Farmdrop is also set to use AI to deliver personalised messages through email and texts
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NewsSales suffer at Thorntons after first full year under Ferrero
Chocolate retailer and supplier Thorntons has suffered a sharp drop in sales and an expansion of losses in its first full financial year under Ferrero ownership.
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Comment and OpinionWhat Chris Edwards found at Poundstretcher
Saving Poundstretcher on Channel 4 sees Chris Edwards try to revive his one-time rival’s fortunes
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NewsCoca-Cola European partners flattened by France and Spain despite levy boost
The soft drink levy provided a much-needed boost for CCEP despite being expected to stifle fizzy drink makers as sales dived elsewhere in Western Europe
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NewsOppo secures funding to ease cash shortfall after growth
The fast-growing business secured the loan from private investors following 500% sales growth this summer
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NewsNakd sales growth slows under Lotus ownership
The maker of Nakd healthy cereal bars Natural Balance Foods has continued to grow sales under the ownership of Lotus Bakeries, but its rate of growth has slowed dramatically since its £60m sale.
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NewsNew owners bring cereal bar maker Halo Foods back in profit
The Harvest Cheweee maker completed a turnaround in 2017 to jump up to a £361k pre-tax profit from a £3.1m operating loss
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Comment and OpinionNo-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
As positive as the heatwave has been for trade this summer, there is a negative, with inflation – not to mention long-term
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NewsCO2 crisis still affecting soft drinks and bottled water
Twitter users across the UK have expressed concerns over ongoing shortages of their favourite brands
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NewsFeed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocemania signs up new partners for one-hour deliveries
The grocery specialist is to do one-hour deliveries for Eat 17’s Walthamstow Spar store and other Spar branches
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NewsPoundworld fined £350k over mouse infestation
The branch, which closed in July, was found by Slough Borough Council to have been infested on two separate occasions