All The Grocer articles in 17 December 2022 – Page 5
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NewsCo-op strikes deal with Just Eat in 50-store trial
Just Eat will handle the delivery through its growing network of couriers across the UK
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NewsOlive oil shortages likely in 2023 as bad harvest gets worse
The harvest in Spain – the world’s largest olive oil producer – is ’looking very bad’ and looks set to push up prices
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Comment & OpinionWhat Pinterest has pinned as the food and drink trends of 2023
Being prepared for upcoming trends before they go big can help create brand affinity and ultimately drive sales, says Bela Mashru, head of grocery at Pinterest
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NewsNurture Brands buys seaweed crisp maker Abakus Foods
Plant-based group Nurture Brands has continued to build its portfolio of brands with the acquisition of seaweed crisps producer Abakus Foods.
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NewsPlant-based brand This unveils ‘game-changing’ streaky alt bacon line for Veganuary
The vegan bacon alternative will go on sale in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose from the beginning of January
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Comment & OpinionDear industry: it is our responsibility to prevent food poverty. If not us, who?
The food and drink industry should shoulder the burden of combating UK hunger, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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NewsAsda bumps up range by 12% in reversal of 2021 cuts
The expansion of the range came following the appointment of Kris Comerford, chief commercial officer for food, who joined the retailer in July
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NewsMedia Bites 15 December: inflation, Aldi, Pepco, insolvencies
The main stories in today’s papers is the fall in the UK inflation rate.
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NewsJW Filshill appoints Arwel Carter as regional development manager for north of England
Carter joins the business having spent nine years at field and experiential marketing agency McCurrach
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Comment & OpinionWhy Heineken is putting its dough into Toast Ale
The alcohol giant has contributed to a £2m funding round to help the craft brand pursue its sustainable mission
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KVI TrackerKVI price tracker: baked beans, long-life milk and eggs see more price increases
Own-label baked beans at Asda and Tesco moved up another 5p in price this week and are now 56% more expensive than last year
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NewsMoving Mountains to roll out new vegan ‘chicken’ duo for Veganuary
The brand will launch frozen No Chicken Nuggets and No Chicken Burgers in Ocado and Sainsbury’s from late December
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NewsJolly Hog unveils two new seasonal pigs in blankets lines
The pork brand has launched a party food line and one best enjoyed as a Christmas dinner side
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NewsHealthy Start vouchers: half of families missing out, claim campaigners
In March 2022, the Department of Health & Social Care ceased publishing scheme uptake and eligibility data per local authority area
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NewsTesco leads call for government action on obesity after junk food ads backtrack
Bite Back 2030, a youth-led movement working to improve child health in the UK, described the backtrack as a “bitter blow” for young people
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NewsBumboo smashes £400k crowd target to grow bamboo toilet paper brand
Eco toilet paper challenger Bumboo has cleaned up a £400k crowdfunding round, valuing the startup at £5m
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Comment & OpinionWhich fmcg categories are proving the most resilient as we head into 2023?
While growth opportunities will exist, finding them will be challenging, says Steph Cullen, head of manufacturing at IRI
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Comment & OpinionSugar reduction in the UK is failing. We need mandatory reformulation
It’s clear we are overdue a rethink in how we improve the nutritional quality of food in the UK, says Holly Gabriel, campaign lead for consumer health at ShareAction
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NewsProducer fees slashed by 40% for UK’s first deposit return scheme
Circularity Scotland (CSL) revealed today the costs to some producers would be cut by as much as 40%
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Brindisa became a trailblazer in bringing Spanish cuisine to the UK
The business, once a fledgling cheese importer, has developed into a wholesaler, retailer and award-winning supplier