All The Grocer articles in 27 June 2020 – Page 7
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Range PreviewRange preview: Co-op picnic summer range 2020
Lockdown hasn’t stopped the Co-op from launching a fresh new range of picnic products in time for the great British summer. Here’s our pick of the new launches
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NewsCo-op slams government inaction over shopworker abuse
Co-op is calling on the government to act urgently to halt a potential store crime epidemic
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NewsPoundland changing rent payments to monthly in arrears across estate
All new property deals also include so-called ‘Covid clauses’, providing the retailer with protections in the event of a future pandemic
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis confirms plans to ramp up Aldi price war
Lewis also sought to reassure brands the move would not negatively impact innovation
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Analysis & FeaturesAre meat factories more susceptible to coronavirus outbreaks?
A series of outbreaks have raised alarm over worker conditions. But the industry says it has prioritised safety, and shouldn’t be a scapegoat
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NewsTech startup Better Origin launches AI insect farm to convert waste into feed
It works by converting inputs such as agricultural residues into insect larvae, which can then be fed to livestock
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NewsSupermarkets consider cutting two-metre distancing in stores
Some retailers are already removing certain restrictions, The Grocer has learned
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Grocer 33Waitrose Glasgow: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have upped van deliveries by 50%, we’ve been doing more click & collect and we have carried out ad hoc deliveries for vulnerable customers’
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Grocer 33Superior availability sees Waitrose defeat Morrisons
Availability made all the difference this week as Waitrose squeezed ahead of Morrisons
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Analysis & FeaturesFood price inflation: where have all the supermarket offers gone?
Supermarkets cut promotions heavily to stop panic buying but with availability back to normal they’re still down 17% on average. So why aren’t they back?
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NewsMondelez battles childhood obesity with Chomp and Fudge calorie reductions
The move forms part of its commitment to introduce a 100kcals cap on all of its products that are commonly bought for children
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NewsRuth Hussey to take over as deputy chair at FSA
The former chief medical officer for Wales replaces Laura Sandys as FSA deputy chair
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NewsTesco clearing out panic-bought stocks of pasta and toilet roll
Products under most pressure from shoppers in March are among those now being cleared
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NewsTulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Francesca Bruni, co-founder, Two Brooks
Francesca founded hard seltzer brand Two Brooks with her brother Fabio
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NewsCallaly smashes first crowdfunding campaign to drive international expansion
During the coronavirus pandemic Callaly has reported ‘positive growth’, with new UK subscribers rising over 160% between March and May
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Category ReportA fair future? Fairtrade category report 2020
Fairtrade products have boomed during the pandemic. But as a recession looms, will consumers continue to buy into ethics?
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NewsTesco investors vote down exec pay policy that gave CEO £6.4m package
Tesco shareholders have voted against its executive pay policies that saw the supermarket give CEO Dave Lewis a £6.4m pay package
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Comment & OpinionBelton packs a lot in to Red Fox animated cheese ad
One consequence of the pandemic has been that TV spots have got cheaper
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to make supermarket shopping feel safer and more normal
In the era of social distancing, supermarket trips are fraught with stress. So stores are looking to make things easier with lo-fi and hi-tech solutions