All The Grocer articles in 20 February 2021 – Page 4
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NewsRiverford introduces home compostable packaging
The new packaging will replace the plastic bags used for its fresh fruit, vegetables and salads
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NewsFmcg giants unite on plan for flexible packaging waste
They have dubbed themseves ’the Flexible Packaging Consortium’ and enlisted recycling specialists Suez
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NewsCarlsberg claims 90% reduction in carbon impact of new glass bottles
One million new bottles will begin rolling out, filled with Carlsberg Danish Pilsner
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Virgin Wines £100m public listing tells us
Private interest in Virgin Wines was thought to be strong, but the group is going public instead
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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
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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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Analysis & 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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NewsSnickers gets white chocolate protein duo
Two SKUs have launched initially at specialist sports suppliers
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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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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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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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Analysis & 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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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Comment & 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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Comment & 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