All The Grocer articles in 25 April 2020
Previous issues.
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Freddie Keen, technical graduate, Pentadel
Freddie helps food brands such as Tyrrells, Hello Fresh and Charlie Bigham’s solve production issues
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Analysis and FeaturesGuide for SMEs: how to start selling on Amazon
In the third instalment of our free Guide for SMEs series, we break down how small businesses can set up and sell on Amazon
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Comment and OpinionLetters: this crisis is no excuse for irresponsible food ads
Some companies have been pumping out advertising for food full of fat, salt and sugar
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Comment and OpinionHow decisive changes and a clear brief help in challenging times
Furloughing staff is a decision no one has taken lightly. Those that remain must try to turn the ship around
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Analysis and FeaturesMagnum No Added Sugar Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream: acid test
This launch from Unilever’s Magnum brand is billed as tapping demand from health-conscious consumers
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Comment and OpinionProtecting frontline grocery workers from abuse must be a policing priority
It is tempting to call for the reintroduction of the stocks in public squares
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NewsHeck hails 12% sales rise after boost in supermarket distribution
The Yorkshire-based business saw sales grow by £2.5m to £23.6m for the 12 months to 31 July 2019
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NewsPost Office rolls out cash delivery service for vulnerable customers
The National Shielding Service is a working partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions to determine if customers need a cash delivery
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NewsAlpro to offer independent coffee shops free stock after lockdown
The plant-based brand is spending £125k on free stock and a social media campaign supporting barristas
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Comment and OpinionWe must protect store workers – and pay them fairly
Predominantly female store-based staff are at increased risk, says Sophie Clarke, an associate at Harcus Sinclair UK
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NewsSodaStream to launch Jet sparkling water machine into Asda
The brand’s Jet model and syrups have launched into the retailer’s stores across the country
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NewsShipping industry bailout lacks key details, claim trade bodies
Ferry operators received a multimillion-pound support package on Friday
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NewsTesco links with Branston to sell cheaper potatoes usually sent to foodservice
The retailer will offer a new ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ SKU containing foodservice potatoes to shoppers
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Comment and OpinionThe food industry is doing amazing work. It deserves respect from politicians and the public
Coronavirus is bringing out the very best in humanity – but the worst, too
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NewsUnilever sees 2020 sales growth clobbered by coronavirus
The consumer giant’s sales growth for the first three months of the year fell back to zero
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NewsPremier Foods shares rise on ‘elegant’ pensions restructure and coronavirus sales boost
The Mr Kipling producer revealed the results of its year-long strategic review on Monday…
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NewsFood & drink deal activity down 15% as coronavirus hits market
Forty-four transactions involving UK companies were recorded in the first three months of 2020, down from 52 in the same p…
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NewsMr Lee’s raises over £1.6m from the crowd to support US launch
The cash raised will be used to advance Mr Lee’s operations funding an upcoming nationwide US launch, the expansion of its vending business and the rollout of its latest NPD
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Comment and OpinionRecycled into a rainbow: kids help The Grocer make artistic impression
Walk down any given street on your daily exercise outing and you’re likely to see pictures of rainbows in people’s windows
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Comment and OpinionComedian’s Jacinda Ardern cake makes an unlikely tribute
People in lockdown have turned to home baking as a way to soothe the soul, entertain the kids… and have cake