All The Grocer articles in 20 February 2021
Previous issues.
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NewsFruittella gets new look and slashes amount of plastic in packs
Changes include swapping the fruit cube images to natural fruit images
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NewsSquare Root wins Sainsbury’s listings for core soda trio
It was “exciting to be recognised” by Sainsbury’s as “a bold and authentic brand ready to make its supermarket debut”, said Square Root
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NewsKopparberg adds Passionfruit & Orange flavour to cider lineup
It follows the launch of Kopparberg Passionfruit & Orange Gin last year
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NewsStartup incubator scheme for black-owned food & drink brands Add Psalt launches
It is the brainchild of former Mars grocery sales director Sam Akinluyi and Lucy Smith, former Nescafé UK & Ireland head of innovation
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NewsNisa retailer in Cornwall achieves 10,000 home deliveries since onset of Covid-19
The retailer developed a phone-in service last March, and has now added deliveries through the Appy Shop mobile app
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NewsTesco to challenge court’s ban on ‘fire and rehire’ contracts
Usdaw said it would continue to fight the case for workers in Litchfield, Daventry and Avonmouth
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NewsOcado delivering worst ‘digital experience’ of major supermarkets, survey finds
Among Ocado shoppers, less than a third (31%) rated their digital experience as good and only 14% deemed it exceptional
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NewsAsda donates £2m to boost apprenticeships in local communities
Companies in London, Leeds and Leicester will receive funding from the donation
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NewsStudy shows cattle methane emissions can be reduced by 40%
A multiyear study by red meat giant ABP Food Group has shown it is possible to reduce methane emissions from cattle
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NewsAsda makes ‘breakthrough’ commitment to reduce bycatch in seafood supply chains
The retailer has agreed to adopt a series of measures designed to protect endangered marine species
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NewsMerchant Gourmet readies swathe of NPD ahead of plant-based push
Merchant Gourmet is setting out to make plant-based ingredients such as lentils the main item in meals
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NewsNestlé to launch vegan Kit Kat V chocolate bar
It uses chocolate blended with a rice syrup designed to help emulate the texture and taste of milk chocolate
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Comment & OpinionThe UK meat industry needs more trained workers – and government support
Government decisions on labour are exacerbating an already difficult situation, says Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association
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NewsAsda to donate 150,000 meals to children for half term
The retailer will also extend its kids eat free deal for takeaways from its cafés
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NewsPremier retailer sees 45% sales surge after launching takeaway model
MJ’s Store owner Justin Whittaker purchased a fleet of branded vehicles to meet online demand, including three Smart cars
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NewsUbamarket readies mass rollout of hospitality app following £3m raise
Company has hired four members of staff to focus on integrating it’s scan and go app with more retailer point-of-sale systems
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Comment & OpinionWhy is Deliveroo urging the return of Eat Out To Help Out?
Deliveroo needs restaurants to survive if it is to survive itself
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NewsJJ Foodservice bucks wholesale trend with sales increase in 2020
Wholesaler put the success down to its ability to diversify its offer at the beginning of the first UK-wide lockdown
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NewsMade For Drink makes move into crisps
The brand – whose range includes snacks such as Chorizo Thins and Mangalitza Salami Chips – has created a duo of crisps
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NewsOcado launches dedicated aisle for B Corp brands
It features more than 1,100 products from some 35 brands that have been assessed by certifier B Lab