All The Grocer articles in 23 February 2019 – Page 6
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Waitrose to roll out energy-saving fridge tech at all stores
Waitrose will begin installing the technology in all 349 stores next month
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Kellogg’s unveils healthier Pringles Rice Fusion crisps
Kellogg’s is predicting first-year sales of £20m for the four-strong lineup of Asian-inspired flavours
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Heineken readies first-ever makeover for Desperados
A fresh look for the tequila-infused beer brand will roll out from March
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Dominic Taylor to step down as PayPoint CEO after 21 years
He will be replaced by former eBay and Diageo executive Patrick Headon
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Aldi trials direct charity food donations at 24 stores
The rollout will see three million meals donated a year
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Comment and Opinion
Deposit return scheme should come in across the entire UK
Government needs to ensure that companies operating within a DRS are not unfairly paying twice through other producer responsibility or tax schemes, says Gavin Partington of the BSDA
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City snapshot: McColl's returns to like-for-like sales growth
Profits halved and like-for-like sales slumped at the chain in 2018, blaming supply disruption from Palmer & Harvey’s collapse earlier in the year
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City snapshot: Vegan sausage roll success boosts profits at Greggs
Greggs said it has made an “exceptionally strong start” to 2019
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Fruit & veg suppliers aiming to bypass Dover Brexit gridlock
Exporters have been looking to ports in the north of England in a bid to sidestep bottlenecks at channel ports
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Patisserie Holdings-owned Baker & Spice sold to Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
KPMG confirmed that the independent coffee chain has bought four Baker & Spice outlets in London Coffee shop chain Department of Coffee and Social Affairs has acquired the London-based Baker & Spice bistro chain from the striken former parent company of Patisserie Valerie. KPMG confirmed this morning ...
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Pollen & Grace reach out for £350k amid new listings
Pollen & Grace has launched the funding drive ahead of new regional listings, which will see it expand into 55 Tesco and 50 Co-op stores in May
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Comment and Opinion
Theresa May can play fast and loose with jam but not people’s livelihoods
The PM might be cutting back on food waste with her jam habits, but it’s not exactly great advice for the public
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Addo Food Group promotes Deborah Bolton to CEO
With more than 20 years’ experience in ambient and chilled food, Bolton has been with Addo and its earlier incarnations for 13 years
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Propercorn founders back £300k boost for Nice canned wine
“Nice is quality wine that has mass market appeal and is 100% recyclable, which made it a no-brainer to Sainsbury’s.” said development manager for Future Brands Tom Elliot
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Staple Dairy Products acquired by its directors in buyout
Staple supplies cheese, butter, aerosol cream, convenience egg products and microwavable rice
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Defra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
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Suppliers expecting to have to absorb Brexit costs
Ninety per cent of suppliers say they are stockpiling for a potential no-deal
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Grocer 33
Waitrose provides an 'easy' mystery shop
However, Asda in Harrogate gave an “underwhelming” first impression and “seemed quite dated” according to our shopper
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire: Grocer 33 store of the week
Availability is one of my main focuses, and we’re upskilling partners to ensure they can keep on top of it too
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Grocer 33
Guest Iceland pips Asda to Grocer 33 victory by just 63p
It was a two-horse race this week, with Iceland and Asda the only contenders