All The Grocer articles in 16 January 2021 – Page 3
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Analysis and FeaturesCan the vegan eating boom continue at pace?
With each Veganuary comes yet more momentum for the plant-based movement. But the vegan market is still small fry compared with meat and dairy – and questions remain over its long-term potential
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NewsFruit & veg industry ‘nervous’ over seasonal worker uncertainty
Chair of the NFU’s horticulture and potatoes board, Ali Capper, has warned the timeline for SAWS was causing ‘nervousness’
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NewsJimmy’s shifts its iced coffee from Tetra Pak to 'infinitely recyclable' cans
The move from Tetra Pak cartons to ‘infinitely recyclable’ cans was ‘crucial’ for the brand, it said
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NewsWholesalers forced to furlough staff as government u-turns on school meals vouchers
The move to reintroduce the national voucher scheme on 18 January will see families offered £15 a week per eligible child
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NewsScottish seafood industry urges exports grace period amid Brexit chaos
Such a move was “the only way to keep the sector afloat”, Seafood Scotland said
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NewsFresh food sector fury as government ‘errors’ hit supply
Importers said out-of-date IT systems had led to shortages of fresh fruit & veg on shelves
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NewsPig supply chain faces border chaos and feed pricing threat
Delays at the border, alongside absences, feed price increases and plumeting pig prices are all piling pressure on the sector
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NewsSmall brands hit by Brexit woes as new rules kick in
A host of suppliers have told The Grocer of their woes in dealing with the additional documents now required to send goods to the EU
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NewsTesco to employ ‘tens of thousands’ part-time to cope with impact of Covid on workforce
CEO Ken Murphy said the UK’s biggest retailer currently had around 30,000 staff absent because of Covid
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NewsPaul reintroduces free hot drinks and discounts for NHS workers
Eligible workers can redeem a complimentary tea or coffee and the discount by showing café staff a valid ID card or Blue Light Card
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NewsM&S human rights survey reveals concerns of supply chain workers
The report was commisioned by the retailer and carried out by Oxfam
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Comment and OpinionHow supermarkets can get people to ‘mask up’ to stop the spread of Covid-19
Clarity is vital, as is empathy, and making it easy for customers to wear masks, says Total Media’s William Hanmer Lloyd
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NewsOcado goes from green to ‘grape’ in major brand overhaul
The move is aimed at making Ocado easier to distinguish from supermarket rivals
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Comment and OpinionThe wholesale sector shouldn’t pay the price for furore over Chartwells’ free school meal boxes
A lot of wholesalers already are doing much better at providing free school meal boxes
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NewsTrolley handle disinfectant tech startup wins £90k government funding
99point9 already produces a small unit that can be fixed on to doors, to spray handles with disinfectant after use
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Hygiene: 13 February
Hygiene products saw sales explode when Covid-19 hit. But how much are sales of such products now worth to grocers?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Tobacco & Accessories: 20 February
Despite the greater number of non-smokers in Britain, sales of tobacco & smoking accessories rose significantly in 2020
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Profiles and QandAsMy Food & Drink Job: Rob and James Smith, co-founders, Arrowtown
Brothers Rob and James launched their own hard seltzer brand just five weeks ago
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Vaping: 20 February
Covid-19 has driven tectonic changes in the vaping and c-cigs market, with specialist vape stores forced to close during lockdown
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NewsClosed-loop online grocer Roots & Hoots plans London expansion
The brand launched in November, operating from a dedicated warehouse in Brighton