All The Grocer articles in 19 October 2024 – Page 6
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NewsArla unveils recycled Cravendale bottles and recyclable cheese packs
The move marked a ‘major milestone’ in the dairy co-op’s bid to achieve 100% recyclable packaging and zero virgin plastics across its branded range by 2030
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NewsSt Peter’s continues expansion with Portobello Brewing investment
Suffolk-based St Peter’s has undergone a significant expansion in the last year following the buyout of Curious Brewery and The Wild Beer Co
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Comment & OpinionHeinz’s ‘racist’ ad controversy raises questions about the creative process
Fmcg giant Heinz has come under fire for perpetuating “racist” stereotypes and imagery in two of its ad campaigns
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NewsMotor Fuel Group picks up top prize at Forecourt Trader Awards
MFG, which operates more than 1,200 forecourts, also won best in region awards for its sites in Eastbourne, Faversham and Musselburgh
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NewsHeinz ‘racist’ ads indicative of DEI failing, say marketing experts
’It’s clear that diversity was lacking in the room where it mattered,’ says Quiet Storm creative director Trevor Robinson
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Comment & OpinionAlex Salmond knew how to leverage Scotland’s food & drink greatness
Salmond saw he could enlist Scottish food and drink assets in the battle to win Scotland’s independence, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsBRC lobbying sparks row with small shops over business rates
The BRC has been accused of making proposals that only benefit ‘the largest retailers’ while being ‘really detrimental to a large majority of independents’
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NewsCJ Lang boasts 14.2% rise in turnover to £253m
The Dundee-based wholesaler, which also grew pre-tax profits by 8% to £4m, acquired 12 new company-owned stores over the past year, bringing it to 115 overall
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NewsSainsbury’s opens eighth wind farm site in renewable energy push
It is the latest to open under an agreement signed with asset management company Capital Dynamics in July 2022
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Analysis & FeaturesInside the pecorino push
Pecorino romano has long been in the shadow of other Italian hard cheeses in the UK. Now it’s the subject of an EU campaign
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NewsBoots’ digital performance fuels quarterly growth of 6.2%
It was Boots’ 14th consecutive quarter of market share growth
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NewsPaul Gillow to succeed Arthur Richmond as SHS Group CEO
Richmond was appointed CEO last year, replacing Elaine Birchall
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NewsCampaign groups call for stronger legislation for farmed fish
A survey showed 85% of people polled in the UK believe the welfare of fish should be protected to the same or greater extent as other farmed animals
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NewsJohn West suffers first loss since 2010 after absorbing price hikes
John West had tried raising prices but suffered a consequent fall in volumes
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NewsGuinness Covent Garden brewery delayed until 2025
The £73m project has stalled after its main contractor’s collapse in the summer
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NewsApplied Nutrition hopes for £400m valuation as Mohsin Issa commits to IPO
Applied Nutrition has revealed Asda owner Mohsin Issa is committed to the group’s upcoming London IPO, which will see the sports supplements brand valued at up to £400m
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NewsGood & Proper Tea appoints former Sainsbury’s Future Brands head as MD
Tom Forsythe previously spent a decade at Sainsbury’s, including leading its Future Brands incubator scheme for challenger brands
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NewsSocial enterprise School Kitchen opens second site in London
The business uses school kitchen facilities to prepare meals for the public
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NewsWilko launches its first rapid delivery service with Deliveroo
It marks the first time Wilko has offered an on-demand, rapid delivery service. The available range covers garden, home, kitchen, DIY, cleaning, petcare and storage
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NewsEden Mill partners with Scottish biotech firm to produce microalgae from whisky distillation
The microalgae is an alternative, sustainable source of omega-3