All The Grocer articles in 13 April 2024 – Page 5
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NewsHeck back in profit after range reset
The brand reported an operating profit of £239k last year following a switch to more profitable SKUs
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Rice, Pulses & Noodles: 25 May
Not only are noodles convenient and affordable, they also tap the trend for exciting East Asian cuisine
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Butters & Spreads: 25 May
New and existing brands are touting the culinary and quality credentials of their more premium lines
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic to paper: the next phase of the packaging revolution
Brands are debuting paper alternatives to plastic-based crisp packets, margarine tubs and sweet wrappers. But these innovations come with their own technical and cost implications. So how much progress are brands making and is a wider rollout imminent?
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NewsIceland Foods to gauge shoppers’ political views with monthly panel
It’s the latest in a string of politically motivated moves by Iceland’s executive chairman Richard Walker, who has made no secret of his desire for a career in politics
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NewsDefra unveils multimillion-pound River Wye clean-up action plan
The river has been blighted by agricultural pollution in recent years
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NewsWaitrose launches new AI-inspired summer range
Leaning into what Waitrose said was a growing trend for American-style meals, the new lineup features a heavy offering of US-inspired dishes
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NewsEast Imperial set for administration after suspending shares
The group suspended trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange this morning and is preparing to appoint administrators or liquidators
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NewsMcCain GB sales jump but rising potato prices eat into margins
The UK arm of potato giant McCain saw a 19.5% jump in sales last year, but profits were flat as margins declined amid elevated costs and weather challenges
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NewsOggs beats crowd target to continue mission to replace eggs
Oggs will use the money to unlock new manufacturing opportunities and bolster its branded grocery business supplying ‘cruelty-free’ cakes
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Comment & OpinionCan Zoe app trim enough of its own fat to fight fit again?
Pay £300 to poop in a tube and say hello to a healthier you: but will consumers stick with it?
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Megan Sealey, e-commerce manager, Birds Eye
‘This role blends creativity, entrepreneurship and consumer engagement in a dynamic environment’
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Berry Bros & Rudd’s first dedicated spirits store
Wine specialist Berry Bros & Rudd wants to remind shoppers of its history and expertise in spirits, too. Its new Pall Mall outlet has space for tastings, a huge global range and a rarities room
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NewsMedia Bites 16 April: food prices, Pret a Manger, Bloom & Wild
Shoppers are facing “difficult” increases in food prices because of a wet winter that left fields underwater, a farming leader has warned
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NewsUnrooted raises another £1.2m to boost growth
A majority of the money was raised from existing investors, but the round also saw former Diageo boss Paul Walsh join the business as a strategic advisor
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Category ReportAmbient and canned trends 2024: Hanging in the balance
Brands are weighing up their future as the scales tip in favour of cheaper own-label cans. How can they win back thrifty shoppers?
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NewsBold Bean Co founder Amelia Christie-Miller wins six-figure young entrepreneur prize
Christie-Miller won £150k to support Bold Bean’s growth from EasyJet founder’s Stelios Philanthropic Foundation
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NewsCity snapshot: Inflation eases as crumpet and meat prices fall
Inflation has continued to ease in the UK as the price of certain food products started to fall. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway hailed a good start to its new financial year thanks to accelerating growth in the UK and Ireland
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NewsMosa Meat raises €40m as it readies lab-grown beef launch
The business will use the money to further scale up production processes and prepare to launch its cultivated beef to consumers in Singapore
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Comment & OpinionPesticides in fruit & veg strengthen the case for organic
We know the use of synthetic chemical pesticides as part of the conventional farming model leads to dire consequences for biodiversity, says Emma Vass, CEO at Ecotone UK