All The Grocer articles in 17 February 2018 – Page 4
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NewsCo-op to spend over £28m on store investment programme in London
The retailer said it would open a record number of new stores in the capital this year including 30 new food stores
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Analysis and FeaturesThirteen ways retailers can nudge shoppers into wasting less
After progress on household food waste reached a disappointing plateau in 2017 Wrap turned to the supermarkets for help
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NewsAsda CEO promises more 'everyday low prices' in new strategy
Roger Burnley told suppliers the retailer was still “too expensive”, despite its recent Rollbacks
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NewsHalo Top considering UK production after ‘wild’ launch success
Social media users had raised concerns Halo Top was struggling to match demand as the ice cream was repeatedly unavailable at Tesco
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NewsMyPackMe platform launched to link producers with processors
Service gives processing and packing sites with under-utilised packing lines the chance to offer their services
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NewsRevamped Landmark Wholesale website features 'finder' tool
The new-look website’s improved design makes it easier to navigate, with an interactive tool to find member’s depots
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NewsMedia Bites 15 February: Tesco/Booker, Danone, Coca-Cola HBC, Tangerine Confectionery
An activist US hedge fund trying to push Tesco to pay more for Booker claims that a growing number of shareholders supports its position.
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NewsNestlé misses growth expectations as sales falter in fourth quarter
Full-year profits at Nestlé slumped as sales growth at the Swiss food giant came in below expectations after a sluggish fourth quarter
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Comment and OpinionLabour makes waves with detailed animal welfare proposals
Labour is at pains to outline its intention to design post-Brexit farm subsidies that move away from intensive “factory farming” and bad environmental practices
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NewsDanone to reduce its 21.3% stake in Yakult
Danone has announced it is to sell part of its 21.3% stake in Japanese probiotic yorhurt producer Yakult.
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NewsDanone the first UK dairy company to gain B Corp certification
B Corp certification ’is to business what Fairtrade is for coffee’, the NGO says
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NewsAnti-ageing supplements for skin probably a 'waste of money'
Research by the British Nutrition Foundation found little scientific evidence of benefit above a normal diet
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NewsMedical cannabis oil flies off Holland & Barrett shelves
Sales of medical CBD Oil – an active substance found in hemp oil – have leapt 37% at H&B over the past four weeks
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NewsFood & drink business leaders raise £220k in charity trek
The 13 senior grocery industry figures were raising funds for Farm Africa…
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NewsAF Blakemore rewards Spar customers with film for Valentine's
Customers buying a Valentine’s meal deal will be offered a free movie of their choice
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NewsJD Wetherspoon stands by Fairfax Meadow despite FSA scrutiny
Fairfax voluntarily withdrew a raft of meat products earlier this week due to concerns over use-by labelling…
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NewsSpar is first symbol group to launch own-label Zero sugar cola
Spar Classic Cola Zero Sugar comes in 500ml and two-litre formats at 59p and 89p respectively….
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NewsUnited Wholesale (Scotland) takes SWA's top Achiever award
The Glasgow-based business also won best-licensed operation, best cash & carry, and best symbol group for Day-Today….
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NewsPepsiCo organic sales up 2.3% but earnings hit by new US tax law
PepsiCo has reported organic revenues growth of 2.3% for both its fourth quarter and full-year 2017, but earnings were hit by a one-off $2.5bn charge relating to new US tax rules.