All The Grocer articles in 14 March 2020
Previous issues.
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NewsBoots tees up plant-based range with trademark
The health & beauty retailer has applied to trademark ‘Plant Made’ for a long list of food products including cake, ready meals and pies
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Ryan Williams, product scientist, Moma
Ryan’s role is to ‘explore and understand the science of oats’
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Comment and OpinionWithout urgent action antibiotics could become obsolete – turning common infections into deadly threats
There are many potential routes by which food could become contaminated with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
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NewsCushelle launches toilet roll in recyclable paper packaging
Paper-packed Double Rolls hit the Co-op last week ahead of a major rollout into Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado
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NewsIceland own label products back in branding and palm oil-free, says MD Richard Walker
Walker made the announcement at The Grocer Conference this week
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NewsDubliner whiskey gets ‘bold’ redesign to attract younger shoppers
The whiskey has been given a ‘bold, contemporary design’ focusing on its provenance and heritage…
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NewsOatly adds Strawberry and Vanilla flavours to oat ice cream range
Vanilla was “uncomplicated and unpretentious”, said the brand, while Strawberry was made from 15% real mashed berries
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NewsBaylis & Harding unveils sustainable personal care range Goodness
Comprising five plant-based products across four fragrances, it comes in fully recyclable packaging
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Analysis and FeaturesGPI finds food inflation continues to edge upwards
Supermarket inflation moved back to its second-highest level since mid-2018 in February as prices continue to move upwards.
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NewsCity News: Analysts welcome hefty price tag for Tesco’s Asian arm
Tesco’s long-shelved plans for global domination were further unwound this week with the sale of its Asian arm for £8bn, as it continues to refocus on its core business.
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Comment and OpinionEmployee-owned: a model for better business practice
I enjoyed the Goodness Issue and the piece on the B Corp movement was a welcome insight into this initiative
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Analysis and FeaturesBudget 2020: Who were grocery’s big winners and losers?
The specific measures in Rishi Sunak’s first budget were a mixed bag for grocery
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NewsFitbakes in fundraising push to accelerate growth
The startup has launched a £200k funding drive after securing listings in the mults
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NewsDifferent Dog raises over £770k in 24 hours amid wider funding plans
The premium petfood brand is now planning a wider Series A round to raise up to £4m by the end of the year
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NewsCoronavirus: Government plans extension to Sunday trading hours
It is understood that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is considering the measure to allow supermarkets to cope with a huge spike in demand
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NewsSupermarkets urged to swap HFSS promotions for deals on healthier foods
The industry’s training and research charity also called for other measures, including point of sale marketing in stores
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Category ReportMagic act: dairy drinks category report 2020
Dairy drinks are pulling tricks out of their hats to tempt ever more demanding shoppers, who are looking for multiple benefits
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NewsPoundstretcher COO Burcu Kerpicci out as business considers restructure
Retailer’s full-year accounts are more than two months overdue at Companies House
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Analysis and FeaturesCrude oil sell-offs see prices for palm oil decline
Global oil prices fell below $35 a barrel on Thursday after the US suspended travel from Europe in response to the coronavirus
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Analysis and FeaturesFrozen food power list: who are the players taking the fight to fresh?
As the frozen food category tries to dispel its ‘cheap, low-quality’ image, here are the top 10 figures leading the fight