All The Grocer articles in 21 April 2018 – Page 2
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NewsActiph water to sponsor London & Edinburgh MoonWalks
The new alkaline ionised water brand will supply 80,000 bottles to walkers and volunteers at the events…
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NewsGap between intention and action on single-use plastic bottles
The ‘hassle factor’ of refillable bottles ‘outweighs environmental concern’, a study by BRITA & Keep Britain Tidy found
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NewsReal Handful makes snack range vegan and adds new flavours
All its SKUs have also been given a new look, and numerous products have been redeveloped “in response to the latest consumer trends”
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NewsMedia Bites 17 April: Whitbread, Diageo, Jamie Oliver
Whitbread faces increasing pressure to pursue a demerger amid speculation that activist investor Elliott Advisors is preparing to buy further shares in the business.
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NewsCity snapshot: First half pre-tax profits dive 30% at ABF
Associated British Foods has announced pre-tax profit down 30% to £603m on group revenue up 2% to £7.4bn in the 24 weeks to 3 March as profits dived in its sugar division. Plus, Majestic Wine plans to accelerate growth “by materially increasing investment in new customer acquisition” in 2019, a new CFO for Tate & Lyle and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsDoughlicious launches chilled range exclusively in Selfridges
The chilled collection contains the same five flavours as the Doughlicious frozen range…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's' Nectar revamp reflects 'membership economy'
Nectar could soon be more personalised, with members earning points on self-selected items
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NewsNFRN welcomes CMA inquiry into Trinity Mirror/Express deal
NFRN welcomes CMA inquiry into Trinity Mirror takeover of Express Newspapers
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Analysis & FeaturesFeed People First campaign: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Feed People First campaign by FareShare and The Grocer
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NewsNearly a quarter of Brits take less than 15 minutes for lunch
Research commissioned by restaurant chain Wagamama found only 13% of those surveyed took an hour-long lunch break
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NewsTenzing drink marks first ad campaign with new look
The low-calorie, low-sugar brand has been given a new look “bringing to life the story” of Tenzing
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NewsEU sugar quota abolition hits profits at Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods’ sugar arm suffered a first half slump in sales and profits as sugar prices were hit by the abolition of EU quotas.
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NewsMajestic Wine warns of earnings hit as it looks to lure new customers
Majestic Wine plans to plough up to £12m into attracting new customers
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NewsDunbia to close Felinfach factory as lease is terminated
Some 34 jobs will be lost as a result of the closure. It follows warnings of job losses at Tulip and 2 Sisters during the past week
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NewsEatFirst aims to 'revolutionise' ready meals with new range
The online food delivery firm’s Taste of Asia range designed for ‘busy foodies’ will launch in Ocado on 7 May…
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NewsScientists accidentally create new plastic-eating enzyme
The discovery has the potential to enable a full recycling process of plastic bottles and packaging
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NewsHop grower Brook House selling direct to brewers online
The Herefordshire grower is selling on the Lupulin Exchange, with plans for its own sales portal ‘in the near future’
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NewsTiptree launches first fruit & veg crisp range
Wilkin & Sons is seeking listings for the vegan-certified range, which is made using only 100% air-dried fruit & veg
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NewsCredit Suisse downgrades consumer giants over stagnant sales prospects
Broker Credit Suisse has downgraded global fmcg giants Reckitt Benckiser and Kraft Heinz amid concerns a lack of product innovation and foreseeable sales growth will eat into earnings.
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Comment & OpinionWill the government dance to Jamie and Hugh’s anti-obesity tune?
Oliver is said to have already met the prime mnister and senior ministers to discuss measures that could be brought in as part of an obesity pan