All The Grocer articles in 14 December 2024 – Page 12
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NewsThe Wholesale Group to launch AI ‘virtual assistants’
Through leveraging advanced natural language processing technology, it means the buying group can access ‘virtual conversational assistants’
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NewsUK vegetable growing sector ‘in jeopardy’ due to post-Brexit border checks
Importers of tomatoes and cucumber seeds claim post-Brexit border controls are causing delays and threatening next year’s crops
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NewsQuorn expands snacking range with Smoky BBQ Bites
The bites will be available from 30 December in Asda and Tesco
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NewsLabour’s National Food Strategy calls for industry coalition to tackle obesity and farming crisis
In a briefing with industry bosses yesterday, environment secretary Steve Reed said a coalition would be formed with food sector leaders, academics, charities and key thinkers to create a new way of working with the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 11 December: coffee prices, Dobbies Garden Centres closures, e-waste recycling
Coffee prices are on the rise, while Dobbies Garden Centres is set to close 12 stores with the aim of returning to ”sustainable profitability”
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NewsCity snapshot: Boots owner in takeover talks with US private equity
Boots owner Walgreen Boots Alliance is in talks over a sale that could trigger a fresh auction of the British retailer. Also, British American Tobacco’s shift to smokeless is yielding results.
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NewsPoundland returns to £1 price point roots in a bid to get trading ‘back on track’
The retailer has filed a trademark application for ‘Home of the £1’ and is using the slogan in a new campaign
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Comment & OpinionCan Mondelez finally persuade Hershey to sell up?
Many are wondering how chocolate giant’s Mondolez latest bid for US counterpart Hershey is different from other recent approaches
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NewsHeck launches workplace healthchecks to tackle preventable illnesses
The scheme targets illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and common cancers
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.