All The Grocer articles in 26 February 2022 – Page 14
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CMA launches investigation into Medina-Freshways merger
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the merger of milk processors Freshways and Medina Dairy amid concerns it could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”
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McVitie’s adds salted caramel flavour to its Club biscuit line-up
‘Salted caramel has become a hugely popular flavour over recent years, so we just couldn’t resist’, said the brand
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Tesco and Sainsbury’s trial healthier store layouts as HFSS rules loom
Tesco has quietly been rolling out healthier aisle end fixtures across some of its stores, and introducing new ‘under 100 calories’ bays across a range of categories.
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Premium salmon brand Mowi launches organic lines on Ocado
Norwegian seafood supplier Mowi launched its eponymous salmon brand into UK grocery last March
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New leases promising landlords a share of online boom struggle to tempt retailers
Limited progress has been made in implementing the new lease models throughout the pandemic, The Grocer has learned
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Media Bites 2 Feb: Tesco, CO2, Grocery market share
Another 1,600 jobs are being cut at Tesco as Britain’s biggest supermarket scrapped night shifts in 85 shops and almost 40 petrol station
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Dr Oetker appoints John Brassington as MD as Georg Heerdegen Parsbo steps down
Brassington will be responsible for sales, marketing, category, insights & NRM, I&D, quality assurance, HR and will act as coach for Dr Oetker Ireland
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Asda trialling automated age checks for alcohol purchases at two stores
Asda is one of five major supermarkets taking part in Home Office trials of ‘digital age verification technology’
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HelloFresh to open new DC in Derby and create 450 jobs
It will be HelloFresh’s third DC, and comes after the launch of Nuneaton site The Beehive, which opened in 2020
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Mike Morrison returns to Poundstretcher as trading director
Morrison has previously served on Poundstretcher’s board on three occasions
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City snapshot: UK grocery sales fall in January despite mounting inflation
Take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022, despite prices continuing to rise as inflation mounts
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Red Loon looks to give salt a ‘run for its money’ with seasoning launch
The brand has launched with a duo of products, Redloon Seasoning and Spicirub
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Tyrrells adds non-HFSS Mediterranean Herb flavour crisps
The NPD is billed as offering a “bold and tasty flavour” while meeting the incoming regulations
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Diageo to splash £73m on Guinness microbrewery and ‘culture hub’ in London
The investment demonstrated Diageo’s confidence in London as a tourist destination and its commitment to the hospitality sector, it said
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Media Bites 31 Jan: Asda, Price rises, Ocado
Asda has suspended its drawn-out search for a chief executive, with one of the Issa brothers now heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the supermarket chain
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City Snapshot: Cranswick enters petcare market with Grove Pet Foods acquisition
Cranswick has expanded its reach into the petcare category with the acquisition of UK pet food maker Grove Pet Foods.
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City News: Unilever prepares for possible upheaval after GSK climbdown
News that activist investor Nelson Peltz is preparing to shake up the beleaguered business set tongues wagging
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Unilever adds trio of ice cream NPD to celebrate 100 years of Wall’s
The new launches offered ‘the perfect way to help shoppers and retailers mark the special occasion with us’, said Wall’s
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BN biscuits return after four years away
The biscuits – which relaunched via Asda this week – had ‘a place in many British shoppers’ hearts’, said McVitie’s
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Aquafresh adds Naturals toothpastes made from 97% naturally derived ingredients
The NPD would ‘take advantage of the increase in consumer awareness of environmental issues’ said the brand