All The Grocer articles in 19 April 2025
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Comment & OpinionIn uncertain times, remember the power of reputation
While many brands might look to make quick savings, it’s imperative they continue to prioritise their reputation, says Cirkle head of corporate reputation Tommy Gibbs
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NewsTootoomoo debuts pan-Asian food-to-go range in Sainsbury’s
All products are included in Sainsbury’s’ premium £5 meal deal
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NewsDualit and Lavazza rapped by ASA over compostable claims
Both brands ran ads which did not specify their products could only be processed through industrial facilities
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KVI TrackerRustlers shrinks microwave burgers, citing inflationary pressures
‘Our core focus is to provide the best-value products,’ said Rustlers owner Kepak
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NewsOpal Fruits return in original flavours for a limited run
The Opal Fruit launch will see the return of the original strawberry, lemon, orange, and lime flavours
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NewsKellogg’s adds High Protein Bites cereal
Kellogg’s NPD will launch into Sainsbury’s in May, before rolling into all major retailers from July
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s Asda Price? Reality of Asda rollback return is unclear
The return of Asda’s Rollbacks wiped over £4bn off the value of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S. But is it rowing back on its Rollback programme?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Deliveroo’s white label offer tempt supermarkets?
Deliveroo Express is set to rival an established Uber Eats service
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NewsGeeta’s launches Indian-inspired cooking sauces into Waitrose
‘With Indian cooking sauces in decline, we spotted a need for major reinvigoration of the category,’ said Geeta’s
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NewsMcVitie’s marks 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with ‘dazzling’ campaign
The push will include wholesale and in-store activations and projections on landmarks
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NewsWilliam Jackson Food Group appoints Paul Murphy as CEO
Effective 28 April, Murphy joins the business from Associated British Foods
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Comment & OpinionWhat can M&S’s ‘cyber incident’ teach retailers about trust?
The latest retailer to fall foul of a ‘cyber incident’, M&S has been praised for its honest and open approach to dealing with the fallout. Can other retailers learn a lesson about transparency?
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NewsLittle Moons required £5m bail-out following factory closure
The mochi ball ice cream maker defaulted on its loan terms a month after closing its Kettering site
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NewsThis launches Super Superfood whole ingredient range in meat mimic departure
The brand’s first departure from meat mimic products has 30% more protein than tofu
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NewsHappiee launches easy-cook lion’s mane range
Happiee’s new Original and Teriyaki Lion’s Mane pieces are designed to offer a ‘convenient, ready-to-cook option, already prepared and marinated’
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NewsLa Vie invites fellow vegan brands to reuse its TV ad
The ad shows a man preparing and then eating what appears to be meat, in front of a pig, before revealing the product is plant-based
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Comment & OpinionBrewDog or lapdog? The craft beer rebel’s sauce range is far from punk
For a brand that once defined itself by challenging the status quo, BrewDog’s sauce range feels surprisingly conventional, says Gareth Turner, director at Big Black Door
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Comment & OpinionWhat the UK can learn from US packaging
In the context of pack design there are differences in nuance, tone, and what each nation finds important to communicate, says Chris Blythe, director of The Brand Nursery
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Home Bargains is proving king of the variety discounters
Home Bargains has become something of an anomaly in a variety discount sector where rivals are suffering. So what is it doing better?
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NewsJJ Foodservice introduces deal-enabling self-service kiosks
JJ has installed touchscreens in all 12 branches, which it said gave walk-in customers ‘faster service and better prices at the touch of a screen’