All The Grocer articles in 17 February 2024 – Page 6
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News
Aldi to give away free wine in exchange for reviews on social media
Thirty successful applicants will get three bottles from Aldi’s upcoming spring-summer wine range to test and review over an eight-week period
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News
Diversity & Inclusion in Grocery announces new steering group leadership
The programme will use expertise and practical solutions to help organisations drive progress in diversity and inclusion across the grocery sector
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Category Report
Vaping trends 2024: A post-disposables future?
The looming ban on disposables has made the £1.7bn category’s future unclear
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Category Report
Tobacco trends 2024: The last gasp for cigarettes?
As the UK prepares for a ‘smoke-free’ future, cigarettes are being stubbed out at pace. How is big tobacco generating new revenue?
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BrewDog accused of ‘ripping off’ gin brand with new tequila
Both bottles are similar in colour and design
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Breal shutters London brewing operations in consolidation move
Consolidation had been on the cards following Breal’s 2023 acquisition spree
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Comment and Opinion
Suppliers must recognise the importance of wholesale
Wholesale is a thriving, creative and innovative channel that is being overlooked time and time again, says Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale
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News
Egg and poultry meat producers need more support, NFU warns
According to the survey, 24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers were either unlikely or unsure if they would still be producing beyond November 2025
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Applewood reformulates recipe for its vegan cheese line
The brand has altered the recipe to have a creamier taste and texture
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Labour considering banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s
The proposal has reportedly been put forward for inclusion in the party’s manifesto
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Lidl opens its own bottling plant in Derby to supply its GB stores
The facility has a production capacity of 380 million bottles a year, according to Lidl
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Aldi to invest £550m in stores and distribution in 2024
The discounter is looking for freehold town-centre or edge-of-town sites of 1.5 acres, to accommodate a 20,000 sq ft store with around 100 parking spaces
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Weetos adds limited-edition Chocolate & Honeycomb cereal
The NPD has launched exclusively into Asda on a promotional offer
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Suffolk brewer Adnams appoints advisors after losses mount
Losses at Adnams widened to £2.4m in the first six months of last year
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Jörd oat drink to be relaunched as Arla Jörd with packaging redesign
The plant-based brand will become an official Arla sub-brand this month and will see packaging updated to feature the Arla name
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Duty not included in Diageo’s £2m per year MOQ criteria
Given most of the products wholesalers order from Diageo are spirits, which will carry the highest level of duty, the final invoice value will need to be much higher than £2m
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Media Bites 12 February: The Body Shop, Cocoa prices, John Lewis
The new owners of The Body Shop are lining up administrators for its British arm just weeks after taking control of the cosmetics retailer
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City snapshot: SSP Group expands Australian footprint with ARE deal
Travel food-to-go operator SSP Group has expanded its presence in Australia with the acquisition of Airport Retail Enterprises
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City News: Sainsbury’s ‘Next Level’ strategy fails to impress the City
Sainsbury’s outlined its strategic blueprint to improve investors’ returns this week, but its plans underwhelmed the City amid concerns over upfront costs and a lack of clarity around some commitments
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Booker launches new look Londis concept store
Following a £150,000 investment by Sugeshan Jegasothy, the 1,530 ft store in Wiltshire opened last month with a new-look fascia, food to go and bakery zones