All The Grocer articles in 2 June 2018 – Page 2
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NewsABP completes switch to green electricity at all its sites
The move brings it within sight of reaching its 2020 carbon reduction targets two years ahead of schedule
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NewsUK pet retailer snapped up by private equity buyer
The UK’s second largest pet retailer Jollyes Retail Group has been acquired in an MBO backed by mid-market private equity firm Kester Capital
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NewsCawston Press raises £1m investment for continued expansion
Upmarket soft drinks brand Cawston Press has secured £1m in investment following an equity fundraising round to support the fast-growing company’s expansion
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NewsMedia Bites 30 May: Ocado, Pret A Manger, Deliveroo
A surge in the value of online supermarket Ocado in recent weeks means it is poised to become one of Britain’s top 100 stock market-listed companies following the quarterly reshuffle of the FTSE 100 index.
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NewsCity snapshot: Warm weather drives grocery sales up 2.7%
Grocery sales jumped up 2.7% over the most recent 12 week period as the early summer weather boosted food and drinks sales, according to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel. Plus, annual profits jump 25.4% at B&M European Value Retail, retail prices fall 1.1% and all the rest of the news from the City.
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NewsIcelandic drinks brand GlacierFire to make UK debut
Using glacial spring water from the Bláfjöll Ranges near Reykjavik, the portfolio includes tonic water, beer & spirits
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NewsHeron Foods deal boosts annual earnings at B&M
B&M European Value Retail blew off turmoil on UK high streets as its annual profits jumped 25.4%.
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NewsArla to end cheese production in Wales
Up to 154 jobs could be lost as part of a strategic review of its cheesemaking division
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Comment & OpinionM&S and Waitrose need to get over their addiction to plastic packaging
The upmarket retailers are addicted to fussy, unnecessary packaging - and consumers have had enough, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsFuel10K adds high-protein breakfast Oat Cookie duo
The two variants contain protein of around 21.5g per 100g and 3.8g of sugar
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Comment & OpinionTable service taken literally in Brooklyn
Polenta alla spianatora! Sounds fancy, but refers to the method of pouring boiled cornmeal directly on to a table
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Comment & OpinionCommuters board the Carabao 'copter
‘Bonkers’ energy drink brand Carabao last week countered Southern Rail timetable changes
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NewsKFC pledges to cut calories by introducing healthier menu
KFC also plans to provide price incentives as part of trials to try to get consumers to switch to healthier sides
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NewsGreggs goes undercover to showcase summer menu at foodie festival
The high street chain rubbed shoulders with Michelin-starred chefs and TV personalities under the guise of Gregory & Gregory
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NewsMilk & More delivers new fleet of electric milk floats
The milk delivery service has spent £6.5m on 200 StreetScooter electric vans to replace diesel vehicles on urban rounds
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NewsM&S extends its online grocery delivery trial to Colliers Wood
Customers within a three-mile radius of the south west London branch can order food products for home delivery
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NewsFareShare reports 25% rise in surplus food donations
The amount sent to FareShare has more than doubled since The Grocer’s Waste Not Want Not campaign launched two years ago
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NewsBeyond Burger on way to UK as distribution deal agreed
The hit US vegan brand will go on sale in the UK this summer
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Comment & OpinionLessons for brands from Hotel Chocolat's 'slabgate' spat with Waitrose
Hotel Chocolat has played a deft hand, says John Noble of British Brands Group, but its bold approach won’t work for everyone
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NewsSupermeat & Fish Awards: entry deadline extended
The awards will be part of The Grocer’s programme of events for the first time this year