All The Grocer articles in 27 July 2019 – Page 2
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NewsStrongbow 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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Comment & OpinionMichael 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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NewsPopcorn 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 & OpinionBetter 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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NewsMedia 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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NewsCity 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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Analysis & FeaturesGame 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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NewsMoy 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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NewsEuropean 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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Comment & OpinionFmcg 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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NewsMedia 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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NewsCity 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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NewsTesco 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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NewsHenry Dimbleby to lead Defra food sector review
The Leon co-founder’s review will form part of work for a new National Food Strategy for England
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News2 Sisters returns to underlying growth as turnaround strategy ‘gains momemtum’
Quarterly underlying profits at 2 Sisters’s parent company Boparan rose for the first time in over two years, as the chicken giant’s turnaround strategy has begun to take hold.
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NewsBoots UK profits decline amid wider high street woes
Boots UK third quarter profits slumped as the pharmacy chain proved the latest victim of declining footfall on the high street.
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Halloween: 27 July
Forget cheap candy and home-made costumes. Halloween is becoming an increasingly sophisticated event
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NewsListeria outbreak: FSA lets sandwich firm resume production
However, The Good Food Chain says it is undecided about whether it is “viable” to start making food again
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NewsCharles Wells returns to brewing with major rebrand and new site
The business has not owned a production facility since it sold its brewery and brands to Marston’s in 2017
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NewsAmber Beverage buys UK drink distributor Cellar Trends in push for global growth
Spirits producer Amber Beverage Group has acquired UK booze distributor Cellar Trends, pressing ahead with its international expansion plans.