All The Grocer articles in 11 December 2021
Previous issues.
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NewsOnline grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administration
Online grocer Farmdrop has ceased trading after failing to secure the funding needed for its survival, The Grocer has learned
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Analysis and FeaturesPersonal care – sex care 2021: decline slows in sex care as Brits go out
Night outs on the pull are back on the cards for single Brits – but contraceptive sales aren’t back in the black yet
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NewsMedia Bites 17 December: petrol, Just Eat Takeaway, exports, McDonald’s
The difference between the price of petrol at supermarkets and the UK average has fallen to its lowest level in five years, highlighting how competition in the industry has lessened, according to an analysis by the AA.
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NewsLilk secures six-figure backing from Giles Brook-led round
Award-winning alternative dairy drinks start-up Lilk has scored a six-figure investment to help launch its range in the supermarkets in 2022.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 December: Omicron, beef, M&S
Business leaders have called on the government to move quickly to restore confidence amid the rapid spread of Omicron and fears that a large number of workers will call in sick, creating further disruption to supply chains.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Inflation soars to ten-year high as food and petrol prices climb higher
Inflation has continued to surge higher in November as record fuel prices, soaring energy costs and increased food prices ramped up the cost of living for families ahead of Christmas.
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NewsBlack Bee Honey generates buzz as crowdfunding campaign more than doubles target
Black Bee Honey has more than doubled a crowdfunding target as it seeks to expand and support newly won retail listings.
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NewsNew loyalty e-wallet app Swapi allows shoppers to redeem expired points
Users can redeem their expired loyalty points and trade them for the in-app currency, ’Swapi points’
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start £2 top-up vouchers to tackle food poverty this Christmas
The supermarket is bringing back its £2 top-up vouchers to accompany the government’s own vouchers
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Comment and OpinionDermot O’Leary expertly helms Co-op’s live ad
The Co-op has continued its festive advertising tradition of doing things differently
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Comment and OpinionWe can’t all be like Rocky – build your resilience muscle
Although some days you’d rather pull the duvet over your head and forget the world, you have developed resilience
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NewsMoma eyes massive hike in sales following AG Barr takeover
Founder and CEO Tom Mercer set out ambitions to “at least” triple revenues for the business in the next three years
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Comment and OpinionFood and drink suppliers face some dark months ahead as new restrictions hit home
With no government authority and no furlough scheme, are the wheels about to finally fall off for food and drink?
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NewsFarm shops set for bumper Christmas as survey reveals high shopper satisfaction
High standards of produce and friendly service are among the top reasons for visiting farm shops, according to new survey
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NewsSupermarkets ‘harder than ever’ to deal with report challenger brands
Buyers are increasingly shutting down conversations with smaller suppliers about passing on soaring costs
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NewsRetailers warned over soaring supplier cost hikes
Ged Futter of The Retail Mind said prices in supermarkets are set to take off after Christmas
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Category ReportOn the wagon for good? Adult soft drinks category report 2021
The popularity of low & no alcohol drinks is driving growth of the adult soft drinks category, even outside Dry January. Why?
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NewsFood redistribution charity FareShare fears ‘terrifying Christmas’ period over supply crisis
The charity also fears many are holding back on donations because of concerns over availability Food redistribution charity FareShare has described the coming Christmas period as “terrifying” after it revealed many of the usual guarantees of surplus from retailers and suppliers had been held back because of ...
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NewsMüller raises farmgate price by further 1ppl amid soaring on-farm costs
Müller Milk & Ingredients has added an extra 1p per litre to the 2ppl increase to its January farmgate price it announced last month
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The Big InterviewJonathan Petrides on his Allplants vision: ‘veganism without the preach’
Jonathan Petrides may hate the ‘v-word’ but his plant-based delivery service is finding its way into everywhere from Amazon HQ to Downing Street