All The Grocer articles in 18 November 2023 – Page 2
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NewsIceland facing strike action ahead of Christmas period
Workers at two Iceland warehouse sites operated by GXO are considering industrial action
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NewsTobacco giants are interfering more in health policy, says report
The UK has slumped from first place to 21st in a global ranking of countries for measures to stop the tobacco industry influencing public health policies
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NewsManufacturers call for measures to shake up Apprenticeship Levy and attract labour
The so-called Manufacturing Five (M5) group of trade bodies, representing a combined turnover of £309bn, today published a new ‘manifesto for growth’, which it said proposed measures necessary to close the gap on the UK’s economic rivals
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NewsWu-Tang Clan’s RZA launches Ballantine’s whisky-inspired sriracha
The NPD is billed as offering ‘soft red apples intermingled with ripe pear and creamy caramel’
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NewsNisa removes Co-op own label criteria and tiered system from rebate model
Retailer rebates act as cash rewards, and will currently vary depending on whether a retailer falls under the Nisa Flex, Nisa Grow or Nisa Thrive criteria
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NewsSimplyFresh to launch Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech in London Gatwick store
The ‘LittleFresh’ branded store is launching next month, and will mark the first time the symbol operator has implemented the technology
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Category ReportAre the wheels falling off for plant-based?
Oatly is racing an old US milk truck to poke fun at outdated dairy habits. But sales data shows plant-based has its own challenges
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Comment & OpinionCan Steve Barclay navigate Defra from mess to environmental success?
Some of those who were baying for the blood of Defra secretary Thérèse Coffey might be thinking of the old adage ‘be careful what you wish for’
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NewsAsda sales growth shrinks but so does its debt leverage
It represents a slowing of growth compared with its second quarter – when it saw like-for-like sales rise 9.6% – despite continued investment in lowering prices
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NewsMcDonald’s sexual harassment and bullying cases ‘horrendous’, says UK boss
McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow was grilled by Business and Trade Committee ministers on Tuesday
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NewsMedia Bites 15 November: Selfridges, Asda, The Body Shop
A Thai company is set to take control of Selfridges in a debt-for-equity swap that dilutes the stake of its struggling co-owner
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NewsThe Coconut Collab launches barista-style milk alternative
The brand claims it froths ’fantastically’, doesn’t split when warmed and won’t alter the taste profile of whatever it is added to
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation eases to 4.7% as food price growth eases
UK inflation fell significantly in October as energy prices and food inflation eased, with headline inflation dropping to 4.7% from 6.3%
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Analysis & FeaturesChorlton Cheesemongers: putting small suppliers in the spotlight
The award-winning Manchester shop dedicated to selling the best of British cheese
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NewsThousands of fishermen fear for jobs as new medical rules enforced
Uncertainty over the scope of the rules and whether individuals could lose their jobs if they fail to pass fitness tests are said to be creating ‘huge anxiety’
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NewsPackaging ban for fruit & veg on cards as experts warn plastic targets will be missed
The Grocer has learnt that Wrap will present plans to ministers in the spring for EU-style restrictions covering many household fruit & veg items
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NewsAvon to launch physical stores in UK
Avon CEO Angela Cretu said the move marked a ‘new era’ for the brand ‘as it steps into the realm of high-touch omnichannel’
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NewsFood charities hail historic moment in industry’s fight against hunger
FareShare’s Alliance Manufacturing strategy, launched yesterday as part of King Charles’s Coronation Food Project, will see retailers and their suppliers produce thousands of tonnes of food specifically for food charities
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Comment & OpinionIndustry giants shame government with bold move against food poverty
A who’s who of fmcg bosses met the King at a FareShare depot – and it felt like a turning point