All The Grocer articles in 18 November 2023 – Page 3
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NewsIceland slashes marketing budget amid ballooning losses
The retailer recently said it would not run a 2023 Christmas advert
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NewsLabour pledges to pursue fewer but better deals in new trade strategy
Labour’s shadow secretary for business and trade Jonathan Reynolds criticised the government’s ‘scattergun’ strategy
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NewsAldi set to boost veggie offer with Plant Menu spin-off
It comes as other retailers are making concerted efforts to bolster their vegetarian and vegan ranges
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Comment & OpinionHow confectionery brands can navigate the health landscape
It’s important to understand the emerging cultural dynamics, along with lingering perceptions around what ‘healthier’ looks like, says Pippa Garlick, strategy director at Stormbrands
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NewsPalace Culture secures Waitrose listing for cheese alternative SKUs
The Compleat Food Group-owned brand is launching three products into Waitrose: Kimcheeze, Mouldy Goaty and Holy Smokes
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NewsThousand-puff disposable vapes expected to hit UK market early next year
The device provides a significant improvement on the industry standard 600-puff devices, while remaining within UK regulations, the company says
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat agrees £534m sale to Mars
Hotel Chocolat has agreed a £534m sale to confectionery giant Mars as its current share price does not reflect the “value and potential” of the group. Plus Premier Foods upgrades guidance following strong first half growth.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 November: Ocado, Iceland, food price inflation
The rollercoaster ride at Ocado showed little sign of slowing after the online supermarket landed a deal to sell its warehouse robotic technology
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NewsJustin King takes stake in influencer marketing platform Invyted
King joins Leon co-founder John Vincent, who is also an investor in the platform
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News3D printed plant-based bacon producer Cocuus eyes UK launch
The Spanish company delivered its first batch of 3D printed plant-based bacon to Carrefour in Spain earlier this month
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NewsBrexit checks on EU goods will go ahead in January, Baroness Neville-Rolfe says
Cabinet minister Lucy Neville-Rolfe assured businesses that the government’s Brexit border strategy would roll out in January 2024
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NewsWaterdene Foodservice joins Country Range buying group
The 41-year-old Bedfordshire-based business became an official member on 15 November, leaving its previous buying group Sterling Supergroup
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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%