All The Grocer articles in 16 September 2017 – Page 2
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NewsBisto targets midweek meals with premium Foil Bakes
The bake-in-bag NPD is available in three variants: Smoky BBQ, Peri Peri, and Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Herb
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Josh Strauss, OAL
Josh supports food manufacturers with software that helps them avoid incorrect dates, packaging or promotional labels Name: Josh Strauss Age: 23 Job title: Graduate Software Development Engineer Company: OAL (Olympus Automation Ltd), Peterborough Education: BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University What ...
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NewsCity snapshot: 'Strong' travel performance keeps WH Smith on track
WH Smith has said this morning that its annual results will be in line with expectations, with the travel division of branches in airports and train stations continuing to put in a “strong performance”. Plus, food price inflation accelerates in August as ambient prices rise at fastest price for almost four years; and M&S opens talks with franchise partner Al-Futtaim for potential purchase and franchising of the owned retail business in Hong Kong and Macau.
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NewsMedia Bites 30 August: Amazon/Whole Foods, BrewDog, inflation, M&S
The papers examine how the takeover of Whole Foods by Amazon has shaken up investor confidence in the food retail market. Plus, BrewDog unveils plans to give away 20% of profits; and shop prices rise again.
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NewsCandy Kittens rebuked by ASA over misleading halal claim
Complainants noted the sweets contained cochineal – forbidden by Islamic law
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NewsUK fruit and veg shields shoppers from rising prices in supermarkets
Home-grown fruit and vegetables have helped ‘keep a lid on’ rising prices in the supermarkets in August
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl's boosts sales 31% in "significant" quarter
Revenues have jumped 31% at McColl’s Retail Group in the third quarter as the convenience retailer integrated almost 300 Co-op stores into the business. Plus, Premier Foods completes signing of Cadbury cake agreement with Mondelez; Pernod Ricard reports full-year results; and Total Produces reveals half-year figures.
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NewsMedia Bites 31 August: Co-op/Nisa, Unilever/Kraft Heinz, M&S, Pizza Express, Poundland
The papers cover the latest M&A development in the convenience store sector as the Co-op enters exclusivity to buy Nisa.
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NewsNairn’s free-from crackers buck the shrinkflation trend
The brand has increased its Gluten Free Wholegrain Crackers by 20% without upping the price.
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Analysis & FeaturesA lost generation: How to bring the young back to breakfast
The hunt is on for breakfast’s lost generation: millennials. And we’ve unearthed new evidence that might help bring them back to the breakfast table.
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NewsNew Galaxy TV ad replaces Audrey Hepburn in £3m push
Actor Jade Anouka appeard in the brand’s first new creative in four-and-a-half years
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NewsRebranded Roberts rolls out extended bakery lineup
A revamped, 13-strong lineup will roll out on 4 September
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NewsJack Link's plots UK factory investment
Peperami owner and beef jerky brand Jack Link’s is planning to ramp up its presence in Europe by investing in a new factory in the UK.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Sep: Reckitt Benckiser, Little Dish, Sainsbury's, Ocado
Four of Reckitt Benckiser’s top 10 executives are quitting the British household consumer group, which is battling the lowest sales growth in its history, writes The FT.
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NewsC&C Group takes stake in pub group Admiral Taverns
Magners and Tennent’s brewer C&C Group has bought a 47% stake in UK pub group Admiral Taverns as part of its acquisition by US investment fund Proprium Capital Partners.
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NewsNaturya launches low-sugar conserves and snack bars
The Super Conserve quartet comprises Goji Strawberry, Acai Blueberry, Baobab Raspberry and Maca Apricot
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NewsMcBride swoops for £10.8m Danish firm Danlind
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has bought Danish dish-wash and laundry products firm Danlind for a cash consideration of £10.8m.
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NewsMedia Bites 5 Sep: Exports, Reckitt Benckiser, C&C Group
Factories are enjoying some of the best conditions in two decades as the fall in the pound and a strengthening global economy boost factory orders and rates of production, writes The Times.
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NewsCity snapshot: Solid August retail sales defy poor summer weather
UK retail sales rose 1.3% on a like-for-like basis in August according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor to shrug off the recent wet weather. Plus, the FTSE slides on North Korea worries, McBride boosted by Danish deal and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsLuxury chocolate brand Godiva makes UK supermarket debut
The confectioner’s new Masterpieces range is rolling out to 500 Sainsbury’s stores