All The Grocer articles in 18 January 2020 – Page 2
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News
Avocado supply issues drive Greenyard Fresh to multimillion loss
Greenyard Fresh UK has sunk to a significant loss off the back of a drop in sales caused by “difficulties” with avocados and stone fruit.
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Comment and Opinion
Asda’s trial of a packaging-free fixture is a leap into unknown
Removing packaging is important - but it can be a huge leap into the unknown for brands
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Comment and Opinion
Artificial sweeteners are a safe and useful tool in fighting obesity
It is critical to tackle obesity and related diseases including diabetes
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Analysis and Features
The future of drones in food and drink: from warehouses and DCs to agriculture
There is more to these machines than the ability to deliver goods door to door: they’re being used in warehouses, DCs and even in agriculture
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News
Planet Organic slumps to loss but sales momentum is strong
Organic supermarket Planet Organic fell to a loss last year as its new private equity owner invested cash to fund growth.
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WWF slams retailers and suppliers for failing to keep sustainable palm oil promises
Some of the country’s biggest brands pledged to end deforestation from their use of palm oil by 2020
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News
Trump’s tariffs trigger slump in UK food and drink exports
British food exports to the US fell by a quarter following the introduction of Donald Trump’s punitive tariff regime last year, with the situation now at risk of deteriorating further.
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News
Rupert Thomas named JLP director of food & grocery in restructure
The new role will give Thomas responsibility for both Waitrose and John Lewis
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UK food sales suffer largest drop since 2016
December marked a 1.3% slump in the volume bought across food stores, according to official ONS figures, the largest drop since December 2016
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News
Skinny Tonic smashes crowdfunding target, raising over £1.4m
The campaign will close today after overfunding by 184%
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: Asda removing traditional counters is a sign of the times
Human contact plays a huge role in creating lasting loyalty and between shopper and store
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Category Report
Dessert on toast: spreads category report 2020
Sweet treats aren’t just for pudding any more. Shoppers want an indulgent kick for breakfast, and sweet spreads are booming
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News
Premier Protein to roll out bar range in the UK
The three-strong range will roll out in Ocado later this month
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News
Lynas Foodservice demands cut in payments to suppliers
A letter seen by The Grocer said the deductions would commence from this month
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Comment and Opinion
Awards spread global love for marmalade
In the bleakness of January, an orangey light emerges
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Comment and Opinion
Wilko in hot water over ‘Burning’ Australian hot sauce
‘My Outback is Burning’ featured an image of a cartoon kangaroo on fire
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News
Tesco and Waitrose hike pesto prices as supply crisis deepens
Both supermarkets attributed the rises to price-matching activity, but other retailers haven’t hiked prices
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Comment and Opinion
‘Piers Morgan’ nabbed in vegan sting
The TV presenter labelled Greggs’ vegan steak bake a ‘con’
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News
UK supply of Australian wine likely to be safe from bushfires
The country’s prolonged drought is more likely to have a negative impact on wine production
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Category Report
The break-up: ready meals category report 2020
After years of happiness, Brits are falling out of love with ready meals