All The Grocer articles in 14 November 2020 – Page 2
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Category ReportSo long, soya? Plant-based category report 2020
With alternative plant-based proteins now on the rise, has soya had its day?
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NewsIllicit tobacco on sale in more than 60% of Bolton convenience stores
Results of JTI mystery shopping operations echo those recorded in 2018
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NewsMorrisons’ Joanne Bennett-McNally named Grocer Gold Store Manager of the Year
Bennett-McNally manager of Morrisons Widnes, St Helens stormed to victory when she spoke to our expert judging panel about the extraordinary turnaround of her store
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Comment & OpinionShop staff are the real victims of the non-essential products ban
Supermarkets are taking the blame for the government’s lack of clear guidance
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NewsMedia Bites 10 November: Covid vaccine, Reckitt Benckiser, Ocado, EG Group
Global markets roared higher in a rally led by companies hit hardest by the pandemic after Pfizer and BioNTech revealed a breakthrough in the race to find a vaccine for Covid-19.
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NewsCity snapshot: Premier Foods upgrades profits outlook after ‘exceptional’ half
Premier Foods has raised its profit expectations for the year after “exceptionally” strong first-half results as consumers flocked back to its stable of household brands during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the latest Kantar and Nielsen supermarket data shows no sign of rampant panic buying after the new lockdown was announced. And the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales report. Finally, a host of food and drink stocks rallied yesterday after the hopeful vaccine announcement by Pfizer.
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NewsOnline HFSS ad ban an ‘economic disaster’ warn industry leaders
The government has launched a consultation on the proposals today
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NewsArla extends Lactofree range with new yoghurt lineup
The brand has launched new vanilla, blueberry and mango yoghurts into Morrisons
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News'Extreme' wet weather hampers potato harvesting attempts
Last month was the fifth-wettest October on record, according to the Met Office
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NewsTesco gives staff Covid bonus over Christmas
The bonus for permanent colleagues will apply across stores, distribution centres, customer fulfillment centres and customer engagement centres
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NewsWaitrose launches virtual food and drink festival
The four-day festival replaces the supermarket’s annual drinks festival
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Comment & OpinionDigital connections will prove festive differentiatiors
Christmas will come a month early for many grocers this year, says Miya Knights, head of industry insights at Eagle Eye
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Comment & OpinionBad news for food manufacturers: the low-carb word is out
Worldwide awareness is growing that our bodies metabolise carbs much in the same way as sugar, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsHotel Chocolat keeps 34 stores open through lockdown
Chocolatier closed all of its stores during the UK’s first national lockdown in the spring
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NewsEG Group expands US network with acquisition of Schrader Oil
The business operates 18 convenience retail stores and fuel stations in Northern Colorado and employs 150 staff
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Analysis & FeaturesNisa’s Amrit Pahal: how one retailer prepared for lockdown 2.0
According to Pahal, his focus has been firmly on availability, home delivery and value
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Analysis & FeaturesHFSS online ban proposals: the industry and campaigners react
Here is what industry figures think of the government’s plans for a crackdown on online HFSS advertising
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NewsOne Stop provides staff with branded face masks
The face coverings were issued this week to company-owned and franchise stores
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NewsArla’s Jo Taylor named Factory Manager of the Year
Taylor made the challenges of this year “look easy”, according to Arla VP of supply chain Alison Rance, who nominated her
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Comment & OpinionMindful Chef deal shows recipe boxes ‘have come of age’
Nestlé reportedly fought off interest from Waitrose, while Gousto has also attracted new equity