All The Grocer articles in 19 December 2020 – Page 16
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven plant-based meat alternatives launching for Veganuary 2021
Swapping out meat this January? These new plant-based alternatives should provide some inspiration
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NewsMcVitie’s adds indulgence with ‘Fully Coated’ Digestives and Hobnobs
Pladis said the Fully Coated format would elevate the biscuits from everyday treats to special treats
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NewsKerry Group mulls €1bn-plus sale of consumer foods business
Kerry Group is considering selling off its consumer foods division, which includes brands such as Richmond sausages and Dairygold, according to reports today
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NewsInnocent global growth drives sales surge as it slips to loss
Innocent’s sales surged past £400m last year, though the group fell to a loss as it funded expansion across Europe and beyond
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NewsConfectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies winds up
Confectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies has voluntarily wound up the business after being placed into liquidation by its creditors
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NewsFiddes Payne reaps benefits of pre-pandemic production hike
Fiddes Payne has returned to growth as its range of home baking kits, pulses pouches and cake decoration products appealed to locked-down shoppers this year
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NewsMore teenagers exposed to junk food ads online than on TV, research claims
Nearly nine out of 10 teenagers have been exposed to junk food ads on social media, according to Cancer Research UK
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NewsHalo Coffee targets crowd funds of £300k as demand rockets
Eco coffee pod brand Halo Coffee has turned to the crowd to seek £300,000 following an explosion in demand for in-home brews
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NewsWaitrose expands ‘Unpacked’ refill range
The Grocer can reveal the supermarket has introduced 13 new lines to the selection
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Comment & OpinionOur Top Products Survey maps subtle and profound changes in consumer behaviour
Our Top Products Survey offers incredible insight into the events of the last year
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News‘Trend-setter’ Unilever to give shareholders say on climate changes plans
Unilever this week pledged to become the first FTSE 100 company to offer investors a vote to approve of its plans to tackle climate change.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 Dec: Border closures/food supply, Retail/Tier 4, Asda
Boris Johnson is holding emergency talks to avert Christmas food shortages after France banned freight and travel from the UK
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NewsCity snapshot: BRC calls for ‘pragmatic solution’ to border chaos
The BRC has called on the government and the EU to find a “pragmatic solution” to the closure of traffic from France and avoid impacting the supply of Fresh produce to the UK. Plus, FTSE and pound plunge, Bestway Wholesale to buy Costcutter and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsGalaxy given overhaul after a disastrous year for sales
Galaxy has been given a new look Mars said would “modernise the brand for a new era”
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Comment & OpinionThe Shopper Shrink: the psychology behind the perfect Christmas gift
Psychologists have researched what makes a perfect gift, and it’s all fairly simple
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NewsMinor Figures to roll out ‘semi-oat’ milk
The drink is designed to appeal to shoppers seeking a dairy alternative with less calories, sugar and fat
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NewsBestway snaps up Costcutter for undisclosed fee
Once the deal is cleared, Bestway will operate a symbol, franchise and company store estate of more than 3,795 UK stores
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NewsSainsbury’s warns of fruit and veg shortages due to French border delays
Sainsbury’s assured shoppers typical Christmas dinner items are not impacted by the issue
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NewsFood industry warns prolonged border closure could cause supply difficulties
It comes after France last night closed its borders to traffic coming out of the UK
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NewsTesco-backed checkout-free tech firm Trigo secures $60m funding
The latest funding, led by venture capital firm 83North, would be used to scale Trigo’s ability to meet growing demand and boost R&D, the checkout-free tech company said