All The Grocer articles in 11 July 2020
Previous issues.
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WhitepapersSquaring the circle: how food and drink manufacturers can unlock the value of the circular economy after Covid-19
The pandemic has created a compelling new business case for the circular economy. A new Grocer Vision report explores what this means for food and drink – and how manufacturers can build circularity principles into their post-Covid recovery.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Chancellor mulls new coronavirus measures as EU relaxes state aid rules
The Treasury is looking into making accessing coronavirus support loans easier for businesses
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NewsDanone’s Wexford production site certified carbon neutral
The certification was a step towards achieving its goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050, said Danone
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NewsCadbury Inventor range relaunches with three bars to vote for
The limited-edition bars have been chosen from over 120,000 entries
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Rice, Pulses & Noodles: 15 August
Are we facing a basmati rice shortage? Warning bells rang in May, when export restrictions pushed Indian rice prices to a nine-month high
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the sustainable packaging effort survive Covid-19?
At the end of 2019, single-use plastic reduction and the creation of sustainable packaging were high on the agenda. Has the coronavirus pandemic given the movement more weight – or scuppered it?
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NewsPret a Manger to close 30 stores and axe jobs in restructure
The move comes after footfall and sales across the high street sandwich giant’s 339 reopened stores ‘severely declined’
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Analysis & FeaturesFive sustainable packaging launches during the pandemic
Despite the challenges posed by coronavirus, these brands have still pressed ahead with eco-friendly packaging innovations
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NewsVast majority of Irish food and drink suppliers prepared for Brexit: Bord Bia
An ’intensified focus on strategic planning’ following preparations for Brexit had also reaped rewards during the pandemic, Bord Bia said
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Comment & OpinionHow long can Pret a Manger hold out while Brits still work from home?
Pret announced today it will permanently close 30 branches after suffering “significant operating losses” as a result of lockdown
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NewsMcVitie's upgrades Digestives with new 'Very Important Biscuits' trio
The treats are billed as the ‘finest biscuit to date’ from McVitie’s
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Jul: Pret A Manger, High Street spending, Uber
Pret A Manger mulls closing 30 stores and axing over 1,000 staff after coronavirus hit, high street spending partly rebounds as casual dining sector reopens and Chancellor Sunak is due to announce a £3bn package of green investment
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NewsUK footfall recovery remains sluggish despite lockdown easing
UK footfall recovered slightly in the third week of shops reopening in England and Northern Ireland, but were still down almost 50% year on year
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NewsJoanna Allen steps in as new CEO of Graze
Allen has taken over from Anthony Fletcher, who spent nine years leading the business
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NewsJJ Foodservice makes DTC service permanent with JJ Home offering
The new service, launched as a ‘stop-gap’ adaptation to the closure of the hospitality sector, has officially become a permanent fixture
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NewsWaitrose claims UK first by selling British shellfish originally destined for restaurants
The retailer has started selling MSC-certified clams in 150 stores, with cockles to follow later this summer
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Comment & OpinionHow convenience stores became local heroes during lockdown
Life in lockdown has highlighted the importance of our local convenience stores, says Colin Close, head of corporate at Elavon
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NewsCity snapshot: Distil revenues rise 21% since April on strong retail sales
The premium drinks brands owner now expects revenues for the first half up by 75% to 85%
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to ban chlorinated chicken
Waitrose said last month it would refuse to sell any food that does not meet its “own high standards”