All The Grocer articles in 26 January 2019 – Page 6
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Heinz pours core soups into microwaveable pot
The new format joins other resealable plastic pots by Heinz, including Big Soup microwaveable pots unveiled in 2011
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City snapshot: Tesco outperforms market with 2.6% festive sales growth
A hectic morning sees Christmas trading updates from grocery stalwarts Tesco, John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer as well as B&M, C&C Group, McBride and Hilton Food Group.
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Media Bites 10 Jan: Sainsbury's, UK retail, Greggs
“Shoppers pull the plug on Sainsbury’s Christmas sales” is headline in The Times (£) as the supermarket’s sales fell back over Christmas.
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Comment and Opinion
It’s not just Brexit – US-China trade talks are critical for 2019
With Brexit dominating UK political discussion, it’s easy to forget what’s going on elsewhere in the world
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Government must accelerate hiring of food envoys, Efra hears
Not enough had been done by the government to support food and drink exporters, trade bodies told the committee
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Morrisons ramps up healthy ready meals as mults boost own label ranges
Tesco has added The Free From Kitchen Co to its tertiary brands across confectionery and wrapped bakery
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Comment and Opinion
Is the CMA easing up on food and drink mergers?
There have been more reviews, but not more regulatory interventions, says Andrew Taylor, partner at Aldwych Partners
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Plenish hires four 'heavy hitters' in bid to become number one brand
The plant-based drinks supplier intends to become the biggest brand in premium dairy alternatives
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Icelandic sole fishery wins MSC certification
The fishery lands about 1,000 tonnes of lemon sole each year
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Feature Synopsis
Focus on Infant and Childcare: 16 February
Baby food is getting exotic with such adventurous fare as a chicken katsu curry, lamb tagine and sweet and sour chicken dishes for toddlers
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Comment and Opinion
The palm oil debate is complex, but Iceland has made a positive difference
Even Iceland accepts that a boycott is not a long-term solution, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Coke adds more fruit variants to Diet and Zero Sugar ranges
The two sugar-free ranges will be backed by a £7m investment in 2019
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Anti-slavery chocolate Tony’s Chocolonely arrives in UK
The Dutch confectionery sensation was founded with the aim of eliminating slavery from the chocolate supply chain
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Wholesale growth drives 3.6% Morrisons Christmas sales rise
Morrisons has reported a like for like festive sales jump of 3.6%. Plus market share data shows a slowdown in grocery growth over Christmas.
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Media Bites 8 Jan: Aldi, Supermarket price cuts, Luke Johnson
Aldi rang up nearly £1 billion of sales in December in another record period for Christmas trading in Britain
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Comment and Opinion
M&S vegan labelling scandal shows urgent need for consumer education
Ensuring everyone understands that ‘vegan’ isn’t shorthand for ‘allergen-free’ must be a priority
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Musclefood adds chicken to Wonky meat range
Its EU-sourced Beautifully Wonky chicken breasts vary in size from 100g-350g
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Snack brand Nim’s moves into hot drinks with Edible Teas
The loose, air-dried fruit and veg infusions can become a hot brew or eaten as a snack
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M&S under fire over allergy labelling on new vegan range
Some of the retailer’s Plant Kitchen range is produced in factories which also handle animal products
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Waitrose follows Morrisons and Sainsbury's with milk price hike
The retailer said it had increased its retail price for milk to reflect a farmgate price hike