All The Grocer articles in 14 December 2019 – Page 2
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NewsDRS for bottles ‘should be expanded to more packaging’, say Scottish MPs
Scheme should begin with plastic and glass bottles but evolve over time
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NewsHealth campaigners back food labels with ‘calorie burning’ information
Change to labelling was recommended by scientists from Loughborough University
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NewsPost Office to pay out £60m as it settles major litigation case with sub-postmasters
The long-running case was finally settled after several days locked in mediation
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Thailand: analysts react to rumours of ‘jewel in the crown’ sale
City analysts have estimated the sale price at between £6bn and £9bn
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NewsTesco and WWF link to produce Sustainable Basket Metric environmental measure
The supermarket’s Sustainable Basket Metric will initially involve 20 Tesco products
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NewsCoca-Cola European Partners opens £20m Edmonton line to boost sustainable production
The production line will make ‘bag-in-box’ products, which contain concentrate for foodservice and licensed operators
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NewsB&M adds promise of fresh fruit & veg range to website
Hidden website page tells shoppers they will find fresh fruit & veg at their ‘closest B&M’
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NewsCosta teams with Bol to add vegan options to lunchtime menu
The brand will launch 100% plant-based products into the coffee shop chain at the beginning of January
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NewsAmazon and Deliveroo given five days to address merger concerns by CMA
The companies must come up with legally binding proposals to address the Competition & Markets Authority’s concerns
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NewsImperial Tobacco to launch Rizla Flavour Infusions to offset 2020 menthol ban
Menthol ban in May is set to impact a quarter of the tobacco products sold in the UK
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NewsPernod Ricard UK names marketing director
Banerji has been with the spirits giant since 2002 - aside from a one year stint at Beam Global
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NewsSeedrs to relaunch accelerator programme after initial brands’ success
With the first three businesses to complete their campaigns achieving 100% funding, Seedrs described the programme as an “amazing success”
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NewsSmall brands ramp up the war on plastic with packaging plays
Northern Bloc is to launch what is claims are the first-ever fully recyclable, biodegradable ice cream tubs across its range
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Grocer 33Tesco puts on a winning Grocer 33 display
Enticing displays, ‘excellent’ services and a swift checkout gave Tesco the win on a busy Saturday morning
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Grocer 33Tesco Extra Pitsea, Basildon: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve got a fantastic team and the main thing I stress to them is that the service must be warm and friendly’
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NewsAsda to switch to 100% recyclable trays across all own-label steak
The change is in line with Asda’s commitment to ‘Use less and recycle more’
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Analysis & FeaturesIndustry reacts to ‘encouraging’ report on Scottish deposit return scheme plans
Here are reactions from across the industry to a key report on plans for a DRS in Scotland
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NewsLidl staffing costs rise 7.4% after increase to in-store hourly rates
The discounter spent £5m on staffing costs in the year to 28 February 2019
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Grocer 33Asda picks up its 20th win of the Grocer 33 year
Asda has extended its lead against its rivals in a dominant week which saw it cheapest on 27 items
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NewsFruit & veg wholesaler The Italian Fruit falls into administration
The company is currently seeking a buyer, but it remains unclear whether a deal will be struck