All The Grocer articles in 14 December 2024
Previous issues.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the UK seasonal labour worker scheme still isn’t working
The Seasonal Worker scheme offers the UK’s growers access to 43,000 six-month visas. But the scheme is mired in controversy on every side
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NewsUK bolsters protection from dangerous animal diseases with £200m funding
The Animal and Plant Health Agency’s laboratories at Weybridge will be upgraded with the funding
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NewsThis unveils major brand refresh and redesign
The plant-based food company has redesigned its packaging, built on the existing company logo, launched a typeface and created a cloud scene visual element
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NewsWaitrose expands Caffè Nero tie-up with new in-store cafés
A bespoke new café format will open in an initial five Waitrose stores
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NewsChina lifts UK pork import ban in £80m export boost
Defra said exports of products such as British sausages could restart ‘immediately’
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NewsUK reaches agreement on North Sea fishing opportunities for 2025
The trilateral deal with the EU and Norway has secured over 290,000 tonnes of North Sea stocks
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NewsAsda rolls out 3,000 electronic shelf labels at Manchester Express store
Asda is testing ESLs again after calling time on the biggest trial of the tech in the UK last year
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Comment & OpinionVeg wars: is Aldi’s 15p Christmas vegetable deal bad news for farmers?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas parties are underway, children are writing last-minute letters to Santa – and, most importantly, you can buy a kilo of carrots for only 15p
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NewsCocoa-free chocolate startup Planet A Foods raises $30m for global scale-up
B2B foodtech startup Planet A Foods has raised a further $30m to fund international expansion, including a launch into the UK in 2025
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NewsCity snapshot: Naked Wines’ revenue slide enters another year
Naked Wines is losing both new and old customers but despite its struggles, says its turnaround plan is working. Also, Tesco achieves its highest market share since December 2017.
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NewsCadbury owner Mondelez in talks over Hershey takeover
Cadbury owner Mondelez International is exploring a potential blockbuster takeover of rival chocolate maker Hershey in a bid to create one of the largest snacking groups in the world
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NewsBuckfast sales jump despite ‘unprecedented’ duty hike
Sales of Buckfast jumped by 11.8% last year despite the fortified wine brand facing an “unprecedented” duty increase and pressures from the rising cost of living
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NewsTurkey prices up to 22% cheaper as Christmas price cuts gather pace
Half of all frozen turkeys in the mults are cheaper year on year, analysis of Assosia data shows
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NewsPoundland owner suffers net €662m loss, citing UK discount chain’s ‘weak performance’
Poundland’s like-for-like sales were down 3.6% in the latest set of dismal results for the brand
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NewsParfetts adds dried pasta to own label range to boost sales for indies
The three-strong range comprises Spaghetti, Fusilli and Penne, price-marked at £1.19 per 500g pack to build consumer loyalty
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NewsMars Pet Nutrition scales regenerative agriculture practices in Europe
The company hopes to transition 20,900 hectares of wheat and maize crops to regenerative agriculture practices by 2028
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NewsChristmas dinner to be 6.5% more expensive this year, says Kantar
Frozen turkey is 8.5% more expensive than last year at an average of £14.09, while rising vegetable costs are also driving up the price of a festive meal
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NewsFSA’s National Food Crime Unit arrests five over illegal meat case
The meat is thought to be illegal, having undergone a smoking process with its skin on, and is not traceable, the regulator said
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NewsCastle MacLellan launches cheddar bake fondues into Iceland
The range is available in two flavours: Scottish Cheddar & Red Chilli Pepper and Scottish Cheddar & Smoky Chorizo Sausage
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NewsNoble Foods launches frozen omelettes into Morrisons
The Happy Egg Co branded range will be available from 13 January in Morrisons