All The Grocer articles in 25 January 2020 – Page 5
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XPO Logistics reports record food bank donations over Christmas period
The donation was equivalent to providing an estimated 9,500 meals
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Kolibri Drinks unveils customisable CBD non-alcoholic cocktails
The bottle’s cap contains 20mg of broad-spectrum cannabidiol suspended in flavoured agave syrup
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Analysis and Features
Is this the beginning of the end for the checkout?
Checkout-free technology is advancing quickly. But what challenges remain – and could these ‘miracle’ stores soon be commonplace?
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Drop Drinks turns to the crowd to fund soft drinks range expansion
The startup, which produces soft drinks and mixers inspired by traditional British sweets, is looking for £80k to fund the launch of three additional flavours
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The Grocer Own-Label Accreditation Scheme now open for spring occasions
Tasting sessions for Easter confectionery and bakery, spring roasting joints and picnic products are now open
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Analysis and Features
What does the food industry make of the government’s new agriculture bill?
While the bill has been given a cautious welcome from industry, concerns over trade could derail its ambitions
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City snapshot: SSP Group’s first quarter sales grow as it buys Germany’s Station Food
Travel food specialist SSP Group has had a “robust” start to its financial year and announced the acquisition of German travel catering business Station Food. Plus, Aldi raises pay for staff to maintain its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Sugar tax should cover pre-mixed alcoholic drinks, claims Action on Sugar
The campaign group said today it believed the category was ‘unnecessarily high in hidden sugar and calories’
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Media Bites 21 Jan: FeverTree, Itsu, Stock Spirits
Fevertree is being tipped as a potential bid target after a warning over poor Christmas trading sent its shares tumbling by more than a quarter.
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Comment and Opinion
Dreams of frictionless EU trade are dead. But we still don’t know what is next
Sajid Javid has vowed to end alignment with EU rules after Brexit. Government must now give businesses the clarity they have demanded for three years
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Veggie Pret launches new menu with 15 vegan options
New plant-based options include poke bowls, smoothie bowls and buddha bowls
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Social entrepreneur Natalie Campbell named as new Belu CEO
She will replace outgoing CEO Karen Lynch from 1 March
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Non-alcoholic craft brewer Big Drop to seek £1m in crowdfunding
The brand claimed its turnover was ‘edging towards £1m in 2019’
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Press makes move into ready meals with vegan trio
Spicy Vegan Chilli, Fiery Coconut Curry and Mac & Greens are available from Ocado and Press outlets
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Asda to roll-out one hour click & collect service
Asda has also rolled out a same-day delivery service across 284 stores
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Food industry ‘deeply concerned’ by Chancellor’s frictionless trade announcement
Businesses have bene urging government to to tie up a deal that minimised barriers with Europe
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Surya Foods opens new £2m snack production facility
It has made its first foray into the snacks category with a duo of NPD
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Paul bakeries raise £13k for surplus food charity Felix Project
Over Christmas the bakery chain donated 50p from every ‘Festive Pig’ sandwich sold to the Felix Project
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M&S launches packaging free aisle with refill stations in Hedge End Food Hall
Rice, pasta, cereals and nuts are just some of the products available in the packaging-free trial
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Odegon set for US and German listings for Deo-Bin patch
The potential launches follow success in Australia and Germany