All The Grocer articles in 13 February 2021
Previous issues.
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Ben Andrews, apprentice butcher, Farmison & Co
Ben joined Farmison & Co during the pandemic to help cope with ‘skyrocketing demand’
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News
Jammie Dodgers maker Burton’s Biscuits set to be put on sale
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, which bought Burton’s in 2013, has hired advisors at Stamford Partners to run the process.
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News
Giles Brook backs eco cleaning challenger Neat with six-figure investment
Neat has eliminated single-use plastics by producing plant-based cleaning concentrates in small glass containers and refillable aluminium spray bottles
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News
Media Bites 25 Feb: Beer duty, Brexit, Reckitt Beckiser, EG Group
Beer duty could be cut in pubs and raised in supermarkets to encourage people to go out after the lockdown ends, Boris Johnson hinted yesterday.
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Alex Rodda, brand project manager, Rodda’s
Sixth-generation Rodda family member Alex has progressed through four roles in his three years at the company
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News
Villa Maria rolls out EarthGarden organic wine range
Villa Maria plans to convert the entirety of its vineyards to being organically managed by 2030
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News
Popchips to make TV debut with £2.3m marketing push
The KP Snacks brand will launch a new ad on 1 March.
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News
City snapshot: Record year for Reckitt Benckiser as Covid fuels demand for Dettol
A strong end to the year has helped Reckitt Benckiser register double-digit growth in 2020 as consumers turned to Dettol, Lysol and other hygiene brands to keep coronavirus at bay. Plus, EG Group strengthen board with new non-exec appointment, and Glanbia profits slump as Covid take toll on performance nutrition division.
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News
Industry appeal launched to raise awareness of #GroceryAidDay
In the past year, applications for financial support have increased by 55% and the number of helpline calls has risen by 74%
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News
Nestlé expands DTC portfolio with acquisition of SimplyCook
The deal follows the takeover of Mindful Chef in November last year as the Swiss food giant moved to increase its exposure to the flourishing direct-to-consumer market
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News
Media Bites 23 Feb: Coronavirus exit plan, online sales tax, Brexit
The main news story dominating the news this morning is the details of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown exit plan.
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Hot Drinks & Cold Brew
The events of 2020, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in brands adapting to this new climate of uncertainty in the hot drinks and cold brew sector.
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News
Cheeky Panda cleans up with £2m fundraising
Eco toilet paper supplier The Cheeky Panda is raising £2m on Seedrs secondary market to help meet investor demand after a year of rapid growth.
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News
City Snapshot: Booming petcare sales help Nestlé increase 2020 revenues
Global foods giant Nestlé has posted an uptick on organic sales growth during the coronavirus period, helped by strong growth in its petcare, dairy and coffee businesses. Plus, Premier Foods pays down more debt, Carrefour posts ‘record’ year and more.
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News
Media Bites 18 Feb: Danone, Total Produce/Dole Foods, British American Tobacco
A large shareholder in French consumer goods group Danone has urged its directors to oust chairman and chief executive Emmanuel Faber, halt a planned group reorganisation that he has championed, and sell underperforming brands that account for 15% of revenue.
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News
Ohso Chocolate sells 75% stake in sweet investment deal
Under the umbrella of S-Ventures, Ohso will look to develop the product range, continue to grow its existing product lines and consider partnering opportunities with other major brands to use its technology.
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News
Nomad Foods reveals strong finish to 2020 as frozen gets Covid boost
In a trading update issued ahead of its annual results next week, the Birds Eye owner revealed organic revenues jumped by 9.5% in the final three months of 2020 as the Uk entered lockdown once more.
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News
Craft beer startup Shandy Shack raises six-figure investment
The £160k in funding, raised from three angel investors, will help Shandy Shack expand its retail distribution, develop the range and scale up marketing.
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News
City snapshot: Total Produce and Dole to float on US stock market
Fruit and veg supplier Total Produce has agreed to combine with Dole Food Company to created the largest fresh producer in the world with revenues of almost $10bn. Plus, profits jump at BAT despite Covid disruption; Nestlé sells North American water brands for $4.3bn; Imperial Brands appoints a CFO; Ahold Delhaize 2020 sales soar thanks to pandemic; and Ohso Chocolate acquired by VC firm.
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Analysis and Features
Ten vegan chocolate eggs launching for Easter 2021
As Easter approaches, we take a look at the new dairy-free eggs on offer