All The Grocer articles in 16 September 2023
Previous issues.
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NewsMedia Bites 8 September: Aldi, British American Tobacco, Pets at Home
Aldi has revealed an ambitious goal to grow the number of British stores by 50% as shoppers continue to seek bargains
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever kicks off final leg of €3bn share buyback programme
Unilever has commenced the fourth and final tranche of its share buyback programme to give back €3bn to shareholders
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NewsKellogg’s commissions art exhibition to show efforts on salt and sugar
The company has commissioned eight up-and-coming artists from around the world to create a series of pieces made entirely out of salt and sugar
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NewsTongue in Peat secures £350k investment to take peated Bloody Mary mixer overseas
The funds will help take Tongue In Peat to North America
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NewsFox’s expands Chocolatey biscuit range with Indulgent Creams
They feature a shortcake biscuit base, topped with creamy honeycomb or hazelnut filling, coated in milk chocolate
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NewsWaitrose consulting with store staff ahead of working hours shake-up
Waitrose is planning to end night shifts in some stores
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NewsDaniel Khalife: terror suspect escaped prison underneath Bidfood truck
Bidfood is a major supplier of food to the public sector including schools, hospitals and prisons across the UK
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NewsPlant-based pork brand La Vie unveils ham alternative NPD and crowdfund
The Parisian startup last night announced it would be expanding its range with a new ham-inspired product expected to launch in the UK next year
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NewsDanone adds 11-strong protein range for gym-goers
Called GetPro, the range is Danone’s ‘most significant NPD in recent years’ and will be packed by a £4m marketing push
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News1,000 more Wilko job losses expected in B&M ‘premises only’ deal for 51 stores
It follows 1,332 Wilko redundancies already confirmed, made up of 299 in two distribution centres, 17 in its digital operations department and 1,016 in 52 stores which are to close next week
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NewsHäagen-Dazs eyes move into snackable ice cream with Bites
It follows the efforts of various other ice cream brands hoping to replicate Little Moons’ success
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NewsCity News: WH Smith shares drop despite booming travel sales
WH Smith shares fell sharply this week despite booming travel sales, as a trading update raised concerns over slowing growth and a lack of upgrade in profit guidance
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NewsPots & Co targets profitability after slashing its losses
Upmarket desserts player Pots & Co is aiming to move into profitability after slashing its losses, growing sales, and expanding in the US
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits plunge at palm oil producer MP Evans as prices stabilise
Profits have plummeted by 62% at London-listed palm oil producer MP Evans as record high prices in the wake of the Ukraine war returned to more normal levels.
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NewsMedia Bites 11 September: Morrisons/MFG, business rates, John Lewis/Waitrose
Motor Fuel Group is in talks over a £2bn deal to gobble up Morrisons’ petrol forecourts
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NewsBrian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Biscuits & Cakes: 14 October
Sakes of biscuits and cakes have been flattened by soaring prices and the impact of HFSS. Brands have borne the brunt
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NewsMeat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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NewsNestlé to make low-carbon fertiliser from Kit Kat production waste
Nestlé announced a two-year trial to evaluate the fertiliser’s performance on crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emission reduction
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KVI TrackerCheese prices slashed in latest supermarket cuts
The average price of a block of own-label mature cheese is now 7% more expensive year on year, but has fallen 5% since last month