All The Grocer articles in 13 July 2019
Previous issues.
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NewsAmazon Deliveroo investment halted by CMA intervention
An initial enforcement order has been served on the two companies over concerns they may no longer be operating separately
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NewsLidl to review supply chain human rights in wake of Oxfam report
Lidl came bottom in Oxfam’s ranking of six of the UK’s biggest supermarkets last week
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NewsTesco looks to cut bread waste with crostini and puddings plan
Baguettes and batons are amongst the most wasted food items in supermarkets
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NewsAsda kicks off week-long holiday hunger food bank collection drive
The drive is part of Asda’s Fight Hunger Create Change programme
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NewsCo-op commits to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025
The retailer reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% in 2018
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NewsBang Curry raises six-figure sum to drive team expansion and volume growth
The scratch-cooking curry mix maker will use the funds to expand its workforce and boost volume sales.
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NewsJealous Sweets targets growth after shift to fmcg market and funding boost
Vegan gummy bear maker Jealous Sweets is targeting £4m turnover next year after securing working capital from Lloyds Bank helped to boost sales and international expansion.
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NewsUK retail sales suffer ‘worst June on record’ as summer fails to shine
UK retail sales fell 1.3% as bad weather and Brexit uncertainty halted consumer spending.
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NewsLidl announces plan to open 12 new stores in Scotland
The discounter has also announced plans to regenerate eight existing Scottish stores, including extensions and relocations…
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NewsAAC’s post-Brexit Irish border plans slammed as ‘unworkable’
BRC and FTA warned ‘alternative arrangements’ would not guarantee frictionless trade on the island of Ireland after Brexit
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NewsNick Redford to step down as Caterforce MD
Caterforce is hoping to have a successor in place by December, when Redford departs
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NewsOcado names Purfleet as location for its fifth UK CFC
The new facility should be operational in about two years, with construction work to begin imminently
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NewsAsda staff set to benefit from Walmart’s share price in saving scheme
Someone saving the maximum of £300 would take home £25,353.42 of which £14,553.42 is profit
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NewsSarwar to become United Wholesale exec chairman in management shake-up
Operations director Chris Gallacher becomes new managing director
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NewsPrinces unveils new pea plant in Lincolnshire as part of planned £80m investment
The investment is the “biggest ever” for the canned food giant.
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NewsScottish Salmon Co mulls sale
The Scottish salmon producer is considering selling all or part of the business as part of a review launched in April.
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NewsPepsiCo sticks with 4% growth guidance after first half sales rise
PepsiCo reiterated its guidance of 4% revenue growth in the full financial year after reporting improved sales in the first half.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches first reverse vending machine trial in Scotland
Sainsbury’s other trials kicked off last month at stores in Lincoln and Hull
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NewsCereal crops gain UK growing space as oilseed rape struggles
Rape crops struggled to establish themselves in last year’s dry autumn and were then damaged by the cabbage stem flea beetle
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NewsBrakes teams up with Daring Foods to offer six-strong vegan range
Brakes will offer Daring Foods’ range to its 8,900 restaurants, cafés and hotels in Scotland