All The Grocer articles in 12 March 2022
Previous issues.
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Charlotte Seddon, operations co-ordinator, Bio&Me
Charlotte’s role includes liaising with suppliers and managing inventory
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Packaging
Growing environmental awareness, government legislation on plastics and increasing e-commerce are all driving change in packaging sustainability, as brands compete to win the hearts and minds of tech-savvy consumers.
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Petcare
Growing pet ownership in the last two years has boosted sales in the petcare category, but inflation-driven cost of living challenges over the year ahead mean owners may need to balance their budgets carefully, despite a desire to prioritise their pets’ health and welfare.
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Analysis and FeaturesThe biggest funding rounds in cultured meat startups
Dive into the top 10 funding rounds for European biotechs developing protein alternatives and the biggest investments around the globe
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Analysis and FeaturesHow 2021’s cultured meat controversy exploded
A facility producing about 6.8 kilotons would cost from $17-$23 per pound of meat
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Category ReportWhy iced coffee is going hipster: dairy drinks category report 2022
Starbucks isn’t the only place to pick up a frappuccino these days. Now shoppers can find artisanal, craft iced coffees in local stores
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Analysis and FeaturesIs cultured meat ‘pure science’ or a billion-dollar con?
Almost a decade since the unveiling of the first lab-grown burger, no business has been able to make it commercially viable. But that’s not stopped the money rolling in
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Category ReportFor any occasion: snack bars category report 2022
Cereal bars are staging a gradual recovery after the difficulties of the lockdown years. Can they be more than an easy breakfast?
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NewsCity News: Greggs reports record sales but looming price rises spook investors
The tills started ringing once again last year at food-to-go stalwart Greggs, but investors wary of soaring inflation
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Category ReportSiege mentality: snack bars category report 2022
Snack bar brands will have to rethink battle tactics once HFSS rules arrive in October. Can challengers storm the new castle?
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NewsRussia-Ukraine conflict could drive food prices up 20%, warns UN food agency
Further rises are predicted, despite Ukraine’s pledges to grow wheat
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NewsPack’d launches ‘better than fresh’ chopped frozen avocado
The new frozen avocado is the first of its kind to market with no added salt
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Comment and OpinionNything Goes as Nairn’s serves up smart suggestions
Nairn’s is looking to put any perception people might have of oat biscuits being boring to bed
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Comment and OpinionSunflowers are a symbol of this catastrophic war: visually, metaphorically, economically
Almost 80% of the world’s sunflower oil comes from Ukraine and Russia. So the price, which more than doubled last year from a 2020 low of $685/tonne, hit a new record high of $1,665/tonne
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NewsNisa teams up with government’s Better Health campaign
The campaign, launched by the Department of Health and Social Care aims to help parents improve their children’s diet.
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Grocer 33Lidl knocks Asda off top spot with 28 lowest prices
Lidl was the last retailer to beat Asda (in December), and its £53.06 trolley came in £7.13 cheaper than Asda’s £60.19 total
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Grocer 33Asda Eastlands, Manchester: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve worked for Asda for 14 years, and worked for Morrisons for 20 years before that’
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Comment and OpinionBehind the B: why B Corp status is so important in 2022
March is B Corp Month, a time to recognise brands that strive towards a high standard of sustainability
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NewsOrnua Foods appoints ex-Kellogg’s and GSK executive as brands director
Kerry Alexander will be focused on growing and developing Ornua Foods UK’s major consumer brands including Pilgrims Choice cheese and Kerrygold butter
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Grocer 33Asda Eastlands nails Grocer 33 mystery shop with perfect availability and attractive promotions
Asda’s Eastlands, Manchester store impressed our shopper all-round this week