All The Grocer articles in 24 April 2021 – Page 12
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News
Veggie rice brand Fullgreen targets crowd cash after Covid sales uplift
The brand has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, targeting £600k at a pre-money valuation of £2.2m
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Gunna hits £500k crowdfunding target
The business, which produces a range five low-sugar drinks, has so far raised almost £560,000 as the campaign continues to overfund
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MunchFit launches £1m crowdfunding campaign for retail launch
MunchFit has already raised £800,000 from institutional investors and wealthy individuals, including Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews
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Aquafresh adds Bamboo for Kids sustainable toothbrush
Available in two variants, Bamboo for Kids comes in plastic-free packaging
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Covid demand drives General Mills sales even higher
The US-headquartered group, which owns brands such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker and Old El Paso, reported an 8% jump in net sales
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Deal watchdog blocks Crowdcube and Seedrs merger over competition concerns
Following an in-depth phase 2 investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded in its provisional decision that the deal would reduce competition and innovation.
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Mars Food launches recyclable microwave rice pouches
They are made from mono-polypropylene, which is not suitable for standard at-home recycling but can be recycled through flexible plastic collection schemes
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Comment and Opinion
Ken Murphy: Why the food sector needs collective action on climate change
Beyond our own operations, we know we can achieve more by collaborating with our suppliers, experts and others in our industry, says Tesco’s CEO
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Government accused of ‘groundhog day’ inaction over business rates report
The government has published a report on its review of business rates, which industry chiefs say contains nothing new
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Haig Club targets ‘non-whisky drinkers’ with Mediterranean Orange spirit
It is billed as “an accessible option for novice whisky drinkers as well as connoisseurs”
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Media Bites 24 March: Business rates, COVID/Retail, Carrefour
Retail bosses have lashed out at Treasury inaction on business rates
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City snapshot: Prices unexpectedly tumble in February as lockdown drags on
The rate of UK inflation has taken an unexpected fall in February as a result of continued discounting on clothes as retailers attempt to generate consumer interest as lockdown wears on. Food prices also fell again as the supermarkets battled it out over price.
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Lab-grown meat startup Meatable raises $47m to scale up production
The Dutch company showcased its first pork product in 2020 and is currently focused on the further development of cultivated pork and beef
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Magic Rock enters low & no-alcohol with 0.5% pale ale
Freeride is a mango and passionfruit pale ale and is suitable for vegans
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‘Wonky bread’ subscription box scheme launched to fight food waste
For every box ordered, Earth & Wheat will the equivalent of a meal’s worth of bread (450g) to food banks ‘to help fight food poverty in the UK’
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General Mills returns European Yoplait business to Sodiaal
The group has sold its 51% controlling stake in exchange for full ownership of the Canadain Yoplait business
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Over 200 Iceland stores ideal for Swift conversion, says study
Shopper and location data specialist CACI analysed Iceland’s estate and identified stores most suitable for the new convenience format
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Food for Good network raises £2m for Farm Africa
Food for Good was established in 2011 to unite global food and farming businesses behind the power of food to change lives
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Iceland celebrates raising £5m over 10 years for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation has helped the charity with fundraising events involving staff, customers and suppliers
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Analysis and Features
Lockdown anniversary: How has Covid changed UK eating and shopping habits?
As the country looks forward to a gradual reopening of the economy, what are the lasting impacts of the restrictions – and the pandemic – on Britain’s eating and shopping habits?