All The Grocer articles in 22 February 2020 – Page 2
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NewsUnilever adds biodegradable wipes to Baby Dove range
The wipes are billed as being made from “naturally derived plant fibres”, and biodegrade in 42 days
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NewsMoma secures Sainsbury’s listings for ‘flexitarian’ oat drinks
The porridge brand’s plant-based, unsweetened milk alternatives will come in two variants
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NewsAsda blames challenging market conditions for sales decline
Asda posted a 1.3% decline in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter, as cash-strapped customers failed to provide the Christmas trading boost it had hoped for.
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Comment & OpinionWhat will George Eustice bring to the role of Defra secretary?
His appointment has been welcomed by the industry. Can he push food higher up the agenda?
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Feb: Asda/Walmart, Post-Brexit immigration, Business rates
Sales slipped at Asda in the final three months of last year after customers cut back on spending in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsCity snapshot: Distil and British Honey Co form JV to launch new spirits products
AIM-listed drinks producer Distil has entered a joint venture with British Honey Company to produce a new range of branded botanical spirits.
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NewsBig Drop’s alcohol-free beer portfolio gets ‘bright, bold’ new look
The makeover ‘had taken its inspiration from the beer itself: the flavour, colour and aroma of each different style’
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NewsCo-op to highlight recyclable pizza packaging in new TV ad
The ad highlights Co-op’s eco credentials
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NewsRetail property group Revo joins calls for business rates overhaul
Revo is demanding an immediate reduction in the tax, which has risen from 34% to 50% of rateable values since 1990
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NewsFearn Products debuts with eco-friendly cling film made of sugar cane
It has replaced petroleum with sustainably grown sugar cane
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NewsGrocery Girls women’s network hails successful first year
The women’s network founded by Co-op Food CEO Jo Whitfield has attracted almost 1,000 members
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NewsCheap foreign labour crackdown plan slammed as ‘disastrous’ for food and drink
The government has told businesses they must adapt to employ higher-paid workers from the UK and invest more in automation
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NewsArla reports sales growth but UK liquid milk hits results
Arla’s UK boss was ’concerned’ about the future of liquid milk in the face of a profitability crisis across the sector
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Comment & OpinionUnilever faces risks as it looks to turn its personal care portfolio around
There are lessons to be learned from former CEO Paul Polman’s strategy, says Warren Ackerman
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Bottled Water: 21 March
Bottled water is losing its, ahem, bottle. After years of consecutive growth, the market has fallen more than £34m.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ellen Lindvall, production planning assistant, Biscuiteers
The perks of Ellen’s job include free biscuits and cuddles from the office dogs
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Comment & OpinionNew immigration policy will punish British food businesses and consumers
Exacerbating the industry’s labour crisis will inevitably lead to food price rises
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NewsMade in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews’ The Clean Liquor Company secures fundraising boost
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews launched the company in November
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NewsHealth & wellness segment continues to outperform wider food & drink sector
The category outgrew food & drink over the past six years and is now worth $700bn worldwide