All The Grocer articles in 17 December 2022 – Page 5
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NewsPasta Evangelists sales nearly double on omnichannel growth
Fresh Italian food specialist Pasta Evangelists almost doubled revenues following its sale to Barilla, although it warned the DTC market has slowed in 2022
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NewsOlly’s brings in more than £1m from the crowd to support supermarket listings
Founded by Olly Hiscocks in 2016, the business recently launched into Asda, Tesco and Holland & Barrett, adding to listings with Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Co-op, Whole Foods and Boots.
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NewsCity News: Tesco shares struggle as it battles inflationary pressure
Tesco shares continued to come under pressure this week as its profits were hit by its battle to retain market share amid soaring inflation.
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NewsCity snapshot: Cooks Coffee Company outlines fundraising plans ahead of London float
Cafe chain Cooks Coffee Company is planning to raise £1.5m in a funding round ahead of its London float. Plus, a trading update from packaging firm DS Smith.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 October: Holland & Barrett, Tesco, Christmas goose
LetterOne, the UK-based investment group founded by sanctions-hit Russian oligarchs, is nearing a deal with lenders behind Holland & Barrett to buy out £890m
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NewsMorrisons proposal to sell 28 McColl’s stores accepted by CMA
In September, the CMA identified 35 areas where the deal could lead to a significant reduction in competition
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NewsBeyond Meat signals ready meals launch with trademark application
The vegan brand has applied to register the trademark ‘Beyond Meals’ with the Intellectual Property Office
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NewsPiccolo launches in Ikea and offers free food pouches with adult meals
Source: Piccolo Piccolo is offering a free pouch for every adult meal purchased in Ikea Piccolo has launched into Ikea and is offering free pouches to parents visiting the retailer. The upmarket baby & infant food brand has partnered with wholesaler Bidfood for the scheme, which will ...
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NewsNestlé shrinks Coffee Mate packs by 50g to mitigate soaring costs
The old 500g packs have been swapped for new 450g ones, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsIceland launching exclusive Mars desserts range in time for Christmas
The range includes a Galaxy Caramel Wreath, a Galaxy Yule Log, Snickers and Mars Dessert Bars and a Twix Chocolate Caramel Tart
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NewsMedia Bites 11 October: Getir/Gorrilas, Asda, Morrisons/McColl’s
Grocery delivery app pioneer Getir is in talks to take over its heavily lossmaking rival Gorillas, according to this morning’s papers.
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore sales rise but rail strikes and Bank Holiday dampen recovery
Greencore has seen a strong rebound in revenues in its financial year to 30 September as on-the-go consumption returned, albeit slowed in the fourth quarter
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NewsFrosties disappears from supermarkets amid packaging supply issues
At the time of writing, all Frosties cereal SKUs were out of stock online in Tesco and Morrisons
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Matt Mahatme and Jordan Palmer, co-founders, Lixir Drinks
Co-founders Matt and Jordan are on a mission to become the world’s biggest mixer brand
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NewsAldi widens gap on Morrisons as more shoppers flock to discounters
Lidl and Aldi both grew sales by more than 20% in the 12 weeks to 2 October, according to Kantar
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NewsGetir in talks to acquire rapid grocery rival Gorillas
It is understood another rapid grocery player is also considering a move to acquire Gorillas
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NewsLidl launching Christmas toy donation banks in stores nationwide
From 3 November, the discounter is to add collection points to over 940 stores, where shoppers can leave new and unopened toys and games for children at risk of going without at Christmas
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Comment & OpinionWill Getir gobble up Gorillas and how rapid grocery delivery is getting gory
No rapid grocery company is profitable. At most, they claim a dark store or two runs profitably, but the majority do not
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NewsChannel 4 series ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ will see British suppliers compete for Specialbuy listing
Anita Rani and Chris Bavin have been confirmed as hosts of the six-part series, airing from 20 October
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Category ReportIs it the end of cheap meat? Meat, fish, poultry & eggs category report 2022
Meat prices are rising as soaring production costs feed through to supermarkets. How can suppliers and retailers effectively adapt?