All The Grocer articles in 27 March 2021
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NewsBrewDog becomes ‘biggest beer business’ to be awarded B Corp status
BrewDog achieved a B Impact Score of 81.8 out of 200
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NewsKingsland Drinks bets on bag-in-box wine with ‘six figure’ investment
The new production line will be operational by May
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NewsPieminister outlines plan to win B Corp certification
The plans come after a slew of sustainability moves from the brand
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NewsRibena ditches plastic for recyclable paper straws
The paper straws were first trialled in Tesco stores in spring 2020, and have now rolled out fully across Ribena’s range
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NewsCornetto launches Mr Whippy-style soft ice cream
Cornetto Soft is the result of high-tech innovation that ensures it remains soft in the freezer
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NewsBahlsen plays up history of ‘craftsmanship’ with new look
The redesigned packs reinstate original product names, such as Ohne Gleichen instead of Praline Squares
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NewsFrozen ready meals see £5m fall in 2020
Frozen ready meals were the only category of frozen food not to grow in 2020.
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NewsTetra Pak hails sustainability breakthrough with recycled polymers
Tetra Pak has become the first food and beverage packaging company to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Advanced Products certification
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NewsJacobs Douwe Egberts MD Justin Cook takes over at Müller yoghurts business
The executive replaces Bergen Merey as CEO of Müller Yogurt & Desserts
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NewsEgg & poultry sectors ‘relieved’ as Defra announces easing of bird flu restrictions
However, Defra and trade bodies urged farmers and producers to remain vigilant for avian influenza
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NewsPlant-based frozen brand Strong Roots awarded B Corp certification
It joins the likes of Danone, BrewDog and Ben & Jerry’s in achieving B Corp certification
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NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods announces partnership with WWF
Centring on Nomad Foods’ agricultural operations, the tie-in will aim to improve biodiversity and tackle climate change
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NewsIrn-Bru brings back original full-sugar recipe under ‘1901’ name
It has launched in 750ml glass bottles.
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NewsGemma Bateson promoted to head of reduced risk products at JTI
Bateson is replacing Nick Greens who is becoming marketing director at JTI’s Turkish division
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NewsShoppers look to plant-based spreads in lockdown, research claims
A poll for Flora owner Upfield showed 39% of shoppers had switched from butter to margarine and non-dairy spreads
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NewsAbuse against convenience store workers rising, says ACS
Staff faced 40,000 cases of physical violence, with over one in four involving a weapon
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NewsTariff-free access to EU threatened by regulatory divergence, peers warn
Gene editing was raised as a particular risk in a new report from the EU Environment Sub-Committee
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InterviewsRoger Burnley big interview: the outgoing Asda CEO on five years ‘spinning two plates’
Roger Burnley’s tenure at the helm of Asda has been full of distraction and change. So as he prepares to step down, what does he think his legacy will be?
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NewsMore woe for AHDB as growers vote to ditch potato levy
It follows a vote to abolish AHDB’s horticulture levy last month
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NewsSeafood and meat companies call for Brexit export health certificate overhaul
Industry bodies for both sectors said the delays and costs were being exacerbated by the complexity of the forms