All The Grocer articles in 12 August 2017 – Page 3
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NewsHeineken avoids rap from ASA over cricket ad
The watchdog ruled a TV ad for Foster’s did not irresponsibly portray alcohol consumption….
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NewsCreative challenge: How to revamp rice & noodles in-store
Supermarket rice & noodle aisles need a revamp. The Grocer tasked M Worldwide with cooking up an engaging in-store solution
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Comment & OpinionAmbient grocery needs a fresh approach to in-store marketing
Rice & noodles brands are the latest to be engaged in a vicious cat & mouse game with own label. Here’s how they can fight back and reclaim the aisles …
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NewsRaisio’s first half sales slump on UK confectionery troubles
Comparable sales have dropped 17.3% in the first half at Finish food group Raisio as the falling pound and difficulties in its UK confectionery business hit trading.
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group sales growth held back by weak pound
Kerry Group has increased first-half sales by 4.8% to €3.2bn despite a decline in its consumer food division as the weak pound and increased raw material pricing took a toll.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 August: AB InBev, Premier Foods, Unilever, Morrisons, Worldpay
AB InBev has agreed a 50/50 joint venture with Turkish brewer Efes for its businesses in Russia and Ukraine; Premier Foods appoints a new chairman; Unilever bows to investor pressure; Morrisons vows not to adopt fake farm brands; and Worldpay takeover puts jobs at risk.
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NewsScots would 'stop buying Scottish' produce if prices rose 15%
A YouGov survey revealed three quarters of Scots prefer homegrown produce, but there were price limits to their loyalty
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NewsIceland in new deal with video parenting site ChannelMum.com
The latest phase of Iceland’s Power of Frozen campaign will comprise 54 vlogger-created videos
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NewsAsda favours posh pop in fizzy drinks revamp
The grocer has overhauled its carbonates range, dropping roughly 40 SKUs and adding close to 60
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NewsAmazon plans to roll out more checkout-free convenience stores
A job ad for an Amazon Go engineer in the US says the candidate will build and rollout the network ‘across multiple sites’
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Comment & OpinionComing together to protect consumer privacy
As methods of data collection for marketing uses become more sophisticated, the industry must ensure proper protections
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NewsConservation charity cautiously backs Tesco scrapping 5p bags
The MSC said it was “encouraged” by Tesco’s move away from 5p single-use bags but expressed doubts about 10p price
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NewsFour in 10 grocery firms have invested in internet of things
An IGD survey of 84 companies found 37% had trialled or already deployed IoT products or services
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NewsFerrero targets younger adults in £7.1m Christmas choc push
The supplier also plans to spend £1.1m on Nutella, including a new ad
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NewsMorrisons pledges not to use 'fake-farm' brands
The pledge forms part of a new campaign by the supermarket to promote British produce
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NewsSainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and Waitrose withdraw products as egg scandal widens
The products are mainly egg salads and sandwiches. FSA now believes close to 700,000 eggs from affected farms have entered the UK, up from its previous estimate of 21,000
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NewsReal Good Food shakes up management following profit warning
Executive chairman Pieter Totte is stepping down after shares in the company crashed by more than 30%
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NewsBear Alphabites partners with Puffin Books for reading push
Bear and Puffin’s Big Book Club has an online hub of content and activities, including a Book of the Month
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Analysis & FeaturesHacked off: how cybercrime is heading for food and drink
Hardly does a day go past without hackers making the headlines. How vulnerable are food and drink firms?
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid test: Mary Berry's Mango, Lime & Chilli Dressing
Mary Berry’s latest fruit-based dressings landed on shelf in May to attract younger shoppers to the condiments range