All The Grocer articles in 24 April 2021 – Page 10
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NewsCity snapshot: Norwegian grocery delivery business Oda raises €223m to drive European expansion
Norwegian e-grocery business Oda has raised €223M to fund territorial expansion in a funding round led by SoftBank and tech investor Prosus.
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NewsMindful Snacker launches with non-HFSS crisps range
The crisps contain 0.58g salt per 100g and are said to contain 50% less fat than rival brands thanks to their production process
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NewsMorrisons to remove plastic bags for life from all stores
The retailer is claiming a supermarket first with its announcement of the plans
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NewsRitter Sport launches DTC ‘Choco Shop’
It will offer exclusive NPD and SKUs previously not sold in the UK
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NewsVibrant Foods acquires Fudco as South Asian food portfolio grows
The family run London business complements Vibrant’s existing portfolio of ethnic brands, expanding its plant-based offering and strengthening its consumer reach.
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NewsMini Cheddars launches flavours inspired by regions of Britain
The brand has also played with its logo for the new SKUs, swapping ‘Mini Cheddars’ for ‘Wee Cheddars’ and ‘Cheddars Bach’ respectively
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NewsThe Vegan Kind secures £3.5m investment amid plant-based boom
The company said the investment was the biggest ever funding round for a vegan retailer in the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 9 April: The Co-op, Morrisons, M&S
The boss of the Co-operative Group has defended keeping £65m of taxpayer support despite its profits rising 429% last year and increasing bonuses for bosses
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail industry sees green shoots of recovery in March
The UK retail industry saw the green shoots of recovery in March as sales jumped by more than 40% year-on-year after a COVID-induced collapse a year ago. Plus, footfall begins to improve ahead of retail re-opening next week and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsNo-alcohol Gordon’s racks up £1m sales in one month on the market
The 0% drink, which hit retail in late December ahead of ‘Dry January’, had added a cool £910k by the time the month drew to a close
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NewsAldi ‘Specialbuys’ aisle hit by Suez blockage delays
Aldi has been warning customers of delays of up to a month or more on some of its middle aisle general merchandise
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NewsCancer Research UK says new research shows need for HFSS promotions ban
The charity is urging government to fully implement its planned restrictions on junk food ads and promotions
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NewsBrewDog unveils details of Tony’s Chocolonely beer collaboration
Watt tweeted a picture of a trio of cans featuring the Tony’s Chocolonely logo, with the drink itself coming in at 4.2% abv
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NewsM&S relaunching ‘Fresh Market Update’ TV ad campaign
The latest campaign will see M&S introducing 30 million bees to 28 partner farms this summer
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NewsBelazu makes entry into premium snacking with nut mix trio
The move follows research by the brand which identified a ‘gap in the market for premium and indulgent nuts’
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NewsHilton Food Group comes out on top with pandemic sales soaring
The multi-protein group reported a 53% surge in annual revenues off the back of the shift to home cooking during the pandemic
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NewsBuckfast warns of slowdown despite sales passing £50m
Newly filed accounts for Buckfast distributor J Chandler & Co said momentum had slowed in 2020/21
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NewsCity snapshot: Record year for Cake Box despite Covid disruption
Cake retailer Cake Box is set to report a record year despite the challenges of ongoing lockdowns throughout 2020 and 2021. Plus, drinks ingredients group Treatt updates the market on first-half trading and Russian food retailer X5 acquires a dark kitchen operator.
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NewsMedia Bites 12 April: Asda, Online grocery, Retail reopening
Senior staff are preparing to stage an exodus at Asda after receiving final payouts from a Walmart share scheme
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NewsHovis launches posh Bakers Since 1886 bread range
The loaves are made with a 36-hour starter dough, and were “perfect for the ultimate deli sandwich or delicious toastie”, said Hovis