All The Grocer articles in 27 July 2019 – Page 13
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News
Tesco incubator scheme champions gut health and seltzer trends
The grocery giant has announced the nine small fmcg businesses that will take part in its 2019 development programme
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City snapshot: Golden summer boosts Greene King but 2019 trading hit by poor weather
Greene King has posted a rise in annual sales and underlying profits driven by the UK’s warm summer last year and the World Cup, but has warned its trading so far this year has been impacted by the wetter weather.
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Media Bites 27 June: Starbucks UK, Boots, General Mills
Starbucks UK has reported its first annual loss since 2013 after store closures, rising costs and the renegotiation of leases took their toll.
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Comment and Opinion
Fmcg brands should stop playing safe on voice and innovate
Voice assistant technology is perfect for fmcg brands, says Sarah De Martin, managing director at Artefact
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European heatwave boosts underlying performance at Froneri
Froneri’s underlying annual profits jumped 62% last year as the ice cream giant’s sales were boosted by the summer heatwave hitting Europe last year.
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Moy Park faces investigations over chicken welfare practices
An animal rights charity says it has seen ”extreme animal suffering” at three of the poultry producer’s farms
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Analysis and Features
Game on: why fmcg is making a serious play for gaming and esports
Gaming is a huge market, so it’s no surprise fmcg brands want their slice of the action. And it’s not just energy drinks and snacks brands anymore either. In this primer, we look at what makes gaming so appealing to grocery right now and what the key opportunities are. Plus, we share insights from our exclusive shopper survey on what UK gamers want from food and drink brands
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City snapshot: Applegreen breaks into US Mid-West
Applegreen has made its first major foray in to the United States’ Mid-West. Plus, Tesco to outline sustainability plans, first half profits dip at Wynnstay and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Media Bites 26 June: E-cigs, Grocery market share, Insects
San Francisco has become the first US city to block sales of e-cigarettes that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Comment and Opinion
Better AND cheaper: Aldi’s Local offering is a real threat in convenience
The Balham store offers a pleasant shopping experience, comparable with the newer Co-ops
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Popcorn Shed unveils ‘European first’ MiniPop range
The new snack is made from white corn kernels that pop to around half the size of regular popcorn
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Comment and Opinion
Michael Gove is right to press on with ‘Natasha’s Law’ on allergies
The law is a legacy all food-to-go retailers should honour without complaint
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Strongbow cider relaunched with entirely new recipe
The new versions of the drinks had “been positively tested with thousands of loyal Strongbow customers”
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Berry Bros & Rudd revamps No.3 gin ahead of major retail push
It will be backed by a marketing push called ‘The Art of Perfection’
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Humane League campaign targets McDonald’s chicken welfare
The animal welfare group wants the fast food chain to publicly commit to improve the welfare of its chickens
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Comment and Opinion
Shell: forecourts must reward shoppers for loyalty, not just fuel spend
Loyalty schemes focusing primarily on fuel purchases are leaving grocery customers out in the cold, says Bernie Williamson, general manager of UK retail at Shell
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Bottle Up water looks to fight tourist plastic waste
The startup’s ‘London’ packs are made from bio-plastic derived from sugar cane
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Batchelors instant meals shrink but prices remain unchanged
Packs of Batchelors Super Noodles have shrunk by 10% from 100g to 90g
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Aldi lists range of unusual fish species in sustainability move
The fish species are usually more popular in Europe
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Quorn on course to meet 2022 emissions reduction target
It also claims to be ‘climate positive’ thanks to its largely flexitarian customer base