All The Grocer articles in 18 January 2025 – Page 3
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NewsCompleat Food Group removes plastic trays from pork pie packaging
The change will remove over 100 tonnes of plastic from the manufacturer’s supply chain
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NewsGourmet charcuterie brand The Mad Butcher secures Sainsbury’s listing
The brand said it had further plans to grow in UK retail, ’further tapping into the growing UK trend for meat snacking’
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NewsAmazon pulls own-label ready meal range
‘Like all retailers, we continually review our range and test new selection with customers,’ a spokesman said
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NewsOcado rollercoaster continues as shares soar on Christmas update
Ocado shares raced 13% higher to 305p following the update on Tuesday morning, with investors most likely focusing on the FY25 guidance promising further ‘market-leading sales growth and volume momentum’
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NewsYoplait reformulations see further lowering in sugar content for Frubes and Petits Filous
The move by the French dairy giant means it has reduced sugars across its kids’ yoghurt portfolio by 25% since 2015
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NewsSuperdrug sales up 6.6% over Christmas
Same-store like-for-like sales were up 5.1%, the health & beauty retailer said
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NewsMars appoints Alastair Child as chief sustainability officer
Child replaces Barry Parkin, who has retired
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NewsAsda and Boots retail media network operator SMG expands into North America
The move marked ‘a major milestone in its global journey’ the company said
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NewsOggs dodges Brexit ‘complexities’ with European production move
It comes as Oggs recently stopped producing its scrambled eggs alternative
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NewsWelsh meat board Hybu Cig Cymru appoints ex-Tulip boss José Peralta as CEO
The appointment of Peralta follows a challenging past year for the body amid allegations of a ‘toxic’ working environment
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Comment & OpinionHow Fortnum & Mason’s ‘element of theatre’ has royally paid off
Fortnum & Mason’s reversal of fortune offers hope for retailers at a time when so many face uncertain futures
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Comment & OpinionFmcg innovation is worse than ever. Here’s why
The most innovative breakthroughs in fmcg are in logistics and supply chain, not actual product, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionB&M’s low-tech strategy is failing to impress investors
A change of strategy is likely on the cards for B&M, says Orwa Mohamad, senior analyst at Third Bridge
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Comment & OpinionHow Ozempic and RFK Jr will impact US fmcg prospects
How much of a threat UPF concerns pose to the structural growth prospects of the packaged food industry is being actively debated, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsWeetabix jumps on Biscoff boom with Caramelised Biscuit cereal
The NPD is tipped to appeal to families ‘of all ages’
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NewsMedia Bites 17 January: calorie labels, December retail sales, Poundland
Calorie labels encourage people to choose healthier options but only by 11 calories, a study has found
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NewsSupermarkets suffer ‘a very poor month’ in December: ONS
Volumes in food stores slumped by 1.9% in December, contributing to an unexpected contraction for British retail sales last month, according to the latest gloomy economic data to be released this morning
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NewsCity Snapshot: McBride shares soars as dividend reinstated on strong trading performance
Shares in McBride have surged this morning as the own-label household cleaning products supplier guided for a continued improvement in profitability and higher revenues. Plus, ONS retail sales data for December and Aldi reveals London expansion
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest as retailers roll out the promotions
The Leeds-based grocer, which announced a major leadership shake-up this week, was £1.34 cheaper than runner-up Tesco
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Grocer 33Tesco takes first store of the week title since November
The supermarket’s Andover store brought home the bacon this week with an impressive 81 points