All The Grocer articles in 15 October 2022
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Frozen
While areas of the frozen category have seen some decline since the sales surge during Covid lockdowns, the cost-of-living crisis is once again driving consumers back indoors, re-invigorating the opportunity for frozen suppliers to again make their mark.
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NewsJBS to spend £10m on rainforest conservation in the Amazon
New projects include using nut shells to make a compostable alternative to plastic
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NewsLomond The Wholesale Food Co launches new brochure to showcase Scottish produce
In addition to the usual information, the guide includes all products’ food miles, allowing customers to make more sustainable choices
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NewsNeighbourly redistributes record number of surplus meals amid cost of living crisis
The group, which works with supermarkets including M&S, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, has surpassed 100 million meals donated to local community charities
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Analysis and FeaturesHow the declining value of the pound is putting the squeeze on UK food importers
While sterling’s recent slump could boost exports, it is but the latest headache for businesses that source from abroad
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NewsDefra introduces bird flu prevention zone – but no national housing order
The UK’s chief vets have warned returning migratory birds could bring more disease
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NewsWicked Kitchen lands Woody Harrelson backing in $20m investment round
The brand will use the money to increase global brand awareness and expand retail distribution
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NewsSalmon farmer provides cost of living support for 678-strong workforce
Each employee will receive £750 over three months
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Comment and OpinionTilda’s new campaign sounds about right
Rice brand Tilda has put sound front and centre of its new ad – though it’s gone a bit beyond the usual ‘cooking noises’
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NewsTim Chalk steps down as SimplyFresh CEO
Chalk joined SimplyFresh in November 2018 to focus on the strategic direction of the business and drive its future growth plans
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NewsSupply chain specialist Oakland International appoints Glenn Lindfield as first chairman
This latest appointment is part of Oakland’s larger plans to expand its operations and offer its services to yet more food markets
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Comment and OpinionSuccess of Asda’s Just Essentials shows how quickly shopper behaviour is changing
The number of Asda shoppers buying one of the new Just Essentials lines has risen from 33% to “nearly two thirds” in the space of one month
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NewsRedefine Meat partners with Giraudi Meats to support European expansion
Redefine Meat has also launched five new products into its portfolio including Redefine Tenderloin and Redefine Striploin
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Events and AwardsThe Grocer Own-Label Awards 2022: the winners
Here we celebrate the winners from all the accredited products, showcasing the best across 17 categories, from alcohol to Christmas
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Events and AwardsWatch: The Grocer Own Label Awards 2022
Hosted by The Grocer’s editor-in-chief Adam Leyland, with an exclusive talk from Kantar’s head of retail & consumer insight, Fraser McKevitt
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat Scottish legal challenge means for wider DRS rollout
Abdul Majid claims the Scottish DRS costs could cripple his business. Could his legal action delay nationwide plans or even see them changed?
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Analysis and FeaturesWill Walmart’s bet on micro fulfilment centres be the catalyst for further online automation?
MFC technology rollout has slowed. Will Walmart’s Alert Innovation acquisition break the inertia?
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NewsMSC-certified tuna now at almost half of global catch levels
Certified fisheries now make up 47% of the global wild commercial tuna harvest
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 store of the week: Tesco Ellon
‘The thing we are stepping into at Harrogate at the moment is making sure partners are being looked after through the cost of living crisis’
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 survey reflects highest inflation level yet
There was also the sharpest monthly jump in prices – up 3.6% on September