All The Grocer articles in 20 February 2021
Previous issues.
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PodcastThe Legacies of Lockdown: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Welcome to The Convenience Mix, a brand-new four-weekly podcast dedicated to the UK convenience retail market
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Range PreviewRange preview: Morrisons Easter 2021
Morrisons is going glam this Easter. There’s gold lustre and hand-finished sprinkles aplenty, even when it comes to the free-from vegan range. Here’s what’s coming to stores
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Comment and OpinionFour petcare trends set to take 2021 by storm
What trends will emerge in pet care as millennials collide with the world of pet ownership?
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NewsBooker to close its retail division head office in June
The wholesale giant will not be renewing the lease which is up in September this year
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Comment and OpinionThe UK is a gastronomic powerhouse of creativity and inventiveness. Let’s hope we aren’t losing that crown
Britain’s reputation as a foodie nation has been hard fought. But Brexit, and its onerous red tape, is stifling and restricting trade
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Comment and OpinionColonel Lineker helps answer Walkers’ KFC question
“KFC flavoured crisps: it’s a no-brainer.” Walkers’ latest ad begins with a bold statement, which it then wittily interrogates
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NewsSnappy Shopper targets 500 Nisa store recruits by the end of 2021
The online grocery platform has so far signed up over 50 Nisa retailers
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NewsJohn Lewis signs up to Prince Charles’ Terra Carta sustainability pledge
Terra Carta, meaning Earth Charter, was launched in January and is designed to help businesses move towards a sustainable future
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My Alternative CVHugo Hodgson, Long Shot Drinks, on S Club 7, horses and Tony Stark
‘How do I describe my job to my mates? I make the drinks that I always wanted but could never find anywhere’
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Category ReportTobacco category report 2021: why are tobacco sales up in the middle of a global health pandemic?
The picture is hazy with record numbers quitting but sales still up. What’s going on?
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Analysis and FeaturesThe tech that can keep Brexit Britain connected
As red tape and delays threaten the efficiency of cross-border trade, how is technology keeping Britain moving?
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NewsGuild of Fine Food fears for UK’s foodie reputation due to Brexit
“There’s a danger that because of Brexit, Europe won’t see our smaller, more artisan, more interesting foods.”
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Analysis and FeaturesFive western food brands selling products via livestream
Selling food and drink via livestreams is big business in China, with brands shifting thousands of products in a matter of seconds, and making a lot of money doing it
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NewsUK and EU in talks to reduce checks on animal exports
The UK is seeking a veterinary agreement which would recognise equivalence
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NewsWholesalers plan to quit Irish market over border checks
New checks down the Irish Sea have made sales to the region unviable for some specialist wholesalers
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Category ReportBig wins for Big Tobacco: vaping category report 2021
Lockdown has played into the hands of the tobacco giants, whose vape brands have seen soaring sales
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NewsSnickers gets white chocolate protein duo
Two SKUs have launched initially at specialist sports suppliers
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Analysis and FeaturesLivestreaming: will UK fmcg get in on the Asian foodie shopping craze?
Selling products via livestreams has taken off in China, with major influencers acting as presenters. Could this shopping craze take hold closer to home?
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NewsSnack brand Bear to make ice lolly debut
The range will launch with two flavours, Strawberry and Mango
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NewsTwo Days launches with pair of vodka soda RTDs
Two Days is for health-conscious shoppers looking for a drink that can be enjoyed without affecting the next day