All The Grocer articles in 24 April 2021 – Page 6
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NewsFood 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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NewsOver 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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NewsGeneral 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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News‘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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NewsMagic 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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NewsLab-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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NewsCity 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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NewsMedia Bites 24 March: Business rates, COVID/Retail, Carrefour
Retail bosses have lashed out at Treasury inaction on business rates
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NewsHaig 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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NewsGovernment 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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Comment & OpinionKen 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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NewsMars 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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NewsDeal 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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NewsCovid 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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NewsAquafresh adds Bamboo for Kids sustainable toothbrush
Available in two variants, Bamboo for Kids comes in plastic-free packaging
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NewsMunchFit 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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NewsGunna 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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NewsVeggie 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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NewsWilko claims UK high street first with face mask recycling points
The home and garden retailer is introducing face mask recycling bins at 150 stores
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NewsMedia Bites 25 March: John Lewis, Deliveroo, Brexit/meat exports
The papers turn the spotlight on John Lewis’ decision to close down another eight stores.