All The Grocer articles in 18 January 2020 – Page 3
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Comment & OpinionWhy confectionery and chocolate brands are getting into the wellness trend
High-quality, natural confectionery is no longer a guilty pleasure, says Lisa Desforges, strategy director at B&B studio
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NewsGreggs partners with Just Eat for nationwide delivery service
The partnership follows a trial in London, Newcastle and Glasgow
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NewsBooths reports successful Christmas with sales up 3.5%
Chairman and CEO Edwin Booth said “exceptional food and drink” contributed to the success
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Comment & OpinionProximity marketing offers quick-thinking brands a smarter way to target shoppers
Brands can now make use of geo-targeted digital display ads, location-targeted social media and out-of-home advertising, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsGreenyard Frozen taps government grant to partner with FareShare
Greenyard is utilising a £15m scheme launched by Defra last year to help redistribution organisations
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NewsVegan startup changes product name after ‘violating’ parmesan PDO
I Am Nut OK’s ‘not cheese’ plant-based product was described as ‘counterfeit branding’ by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium
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NewsBeales victim of business rates overcharging, claims Colliers
Many struggling retailers have paid more than they should, the property agency said
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NewsIrish agrifood exports rise 5% to hit record levels in 2019
Total agrifood exports reached €14.3bn in 2019, up 5% on 2018 levels, according to Bord Bia
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NewsSimplyCook secures ‘top up’ £2m investment to drive growth
The fast-growing recipe kit supplier has raised £9m in funding since launching in 2014
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Comment & OpinionConsumer preference shouldn’t come into Aldi’s choice of sustainable bag
Aldi chose to roll out compostable plastic bags over paper ones due to ‘customer preference’ – but is that the point?
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Range PreviewRange preview: Aldi Easter eggs 2020
Here’s the best of the chocolate eggs in Aldi stores this Easter
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NewsUnilever and Kellogg’s link with Asda for sustainability store trial
The move follows a call by Asda CEO Roger Burnley in October for suppliers to “take a step into the unknown” and speed up their reduction of plastic
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NewsGreggs struggles to meet demand for vegan steak bake
Greggs has launched a ‘Locate a bake’ website where customers can find the nearest store stocking the item
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NewsMedia Bites 16 Jan: Greggs/Just Eat, Tesco, Asda
Greggs picks Just Eat for UK-wide delivery service, Tesco’s Thai asset sale under threat from regulatory bodies and Asda prepared to roll-out a “sustainable” store.
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NewsABF Christmas sales rise on Sugar recovery
Associated British Foods revenues rose 4% over the crucial Christmas period due to a recovery of Sugar prices and strong Primark trading
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NewsGraze reveals plan to slash plastic packaging use by 80%
The snack maker intends to achieve its aim within the next two years
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NewsSainsbury’s trials supply tie-up with SimplyFresh
Sainsbury’s will supply the convenience operator with own-label and branded products
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NewsMüller hails cost-cutting success as it eyes return to profitability
The past 18 months had been ‘very difficult’ said CEO Patrick Müller, but it expected to move back to profitability over the next six months
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NewsKarma unveils plan to introduce 50 surplus food smart fridges to UK
The smart fridges – of which there are more than 30 in operation across Sweden and one in Paris – are filled with surplus and unsold food from either the store they are situated within or from wholesalers when placed in public place