All The Grocer articles in 24 October 2015 – Page 6
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NewsRetailers must go beyond audits to stamp out modern slavery, new report warns
The majority of companies believe there is a risk of modern slavery occurring at some point in their supply chain
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Comment and OpinionCan Mark Price switch channels?
It’s the end of an era. Or at least it soon will be. Mark Price, the MD of Waitrose, will step down in April, after nine years in the role.
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NewsTesco 'adds two days' to fruit & veg shelf life
Tesco says cutting out a food packing stage means fresh produce is on shelves quicker…
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NewsBAT: price-marked packs ban will 'confuse' indies
BAT says not enough independent retailers are aware price-marked packs will be banned under plain packaging laws
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NewsThe Saucy Fish Co and Tesco 'consciously uncouple'
The brand has been delisted as part of Tesco’s Project Reset
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Savoury Pastries & Meat Snacks: 21 November
Chilled pies are in value growth, but volume is flat. So, where has this growth come from? And, what can brands and retailers do to encourage Brits to eat more pies and drive volume growth?
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NewsCrackdown on supermarket promotions urged in fight against sugar
Public Health England told health select committee MPs promotions were heavily skewed towards unhealthy foods
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NewsVaseline skincare brand adds body serums
Unilever has added a body serums range to its Vaseline skincare brand…
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NewsGuinness extended with first Brewers Project lager
Diageo is extending the Guinness brand with the launch of the first lager from The Brewers Project….
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NewsConditions remain tough for big four as discounters speed up growth again
Trading conditions for the big four supermarkets are showing no signs of improving as Aldi and Lidl ramp up growth again, according to the latest market share data.
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NewsAsda targets the discounters with Christmas price war plan
Source at the retailer says Asda will “park our tanks” on the discounters’ lawns
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NewsBooths overhauls its own-label sausage range
Northern retailer introduces new pack designs and refreshed recipes…
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NewsIndian snack food-to-go brand launched by Gourmosa
A new food-to-go brand based on traditional snacks from the Indian subcontinent has been launched
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NewsFlora ProActiv plays up science in brand revamp
Unilever has revamped its Flora ProActiv brand with new packaging underlining the science behind its cholesterol-lowering …
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NewsMark Price to quit as Waitrose MD
Mark Price is to step down from his role as MD of Waitrose with retail director Rob Collins taking over next year, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsMetcalfe's Skinny rolls out 'lowest-sugar' stevia popcorn
Popcorn brand Metcalfe’s Skinny is hoping to shake up the category with a low-sugar popcorn sweetened with stevia…
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Comment and OpinionIceland boldly puts up the price of milk – but will others follow?
We’re used to seeing milk prices being cut, so Iceland’s move to increase the price of its four-pinters from 89p back up to £1 is eye-catching
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NewsPHE report finds evidence in support of sugar tax
PHE CEO Duncan Selbie revealed this at a health select committee hearing on Monday (19 October)
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NewsDeals and discounters fuel UK growth at R&R Ice Cream
Ice-cream maker R&R Ice Cream has reaped the benefits of consolidation and the growth of the discounters as sales and profits in the UK soared by 25% and 90% respectively.
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NewsDanone baby food growth drives sales ahead of expectations
French food group Danone has beaten forecasts with like-for-like sales rising 4.6% in the third quarter thanks to double-digit growth in its baby formula division.