All The Grocer articles in 27 May 2017
Previous issues.
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Analysis and FeaturesSainsbury's Q1 results: What the analysts say
Analysts have hailed the 3% rise in grocery sales as a positive development
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy did Asda decide to stop the sale of loose fruit & veg?
Has Asda really lost the plot on packaging or is there method in its ‘madness’?
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Functional Food & Drink: 8 July
Functionality is the trend that just keeps on giving. Everyone from gin producers to gummy bear brands are making bold claims about their products’ extra benefits
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Free From: 8 July
With free from now mainstream, where should products be merchandised? Should we even be thinking of free from as a distinct category, given that it spans such disparate sectors as biscuits, sausages and dairy?
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Comment and OpinionA year in, Waste Not Want Not has won some major victories
This week marks the first anniversary of The Grocer’s Waste Not Want Not campaign
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Comment and OpinionThe right side of packaging history
In May, Recycling Association chief executive Simon Ellin named and shamed some of the worst packaging offenders in terms of recyclability
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Analysis and FeaturesOur Waste Not Want Not fight on food waste one year on...
It’s been 12 months since The Grocer launched our campaign to tackle the food being wasted by UK food and drink firms
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Analysis and FeaturesCandy Kittens plans to make its portfolio vegan-friendly
The adult confectionery brand has changed manufacturer to take out the beef gelatine in its high-end sweets
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Category ReportA new age for space age food? Frozen food category report 2017
Frozen food looks like it’s in a deep sleep. But as the sector aims for younger shoppers, is it set to enter a new age?
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Analysis and FeaturesMixed materials just rubbish when it comes to recycling
But as Pringles and Lucozade are fingered, what’s to be done?
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Grocer 33Waitrose Mill Lane, Swindon: Grocer 33 store of the week
“Two weeks ago we put in self-service checkouts, which has completed the move towards offering alternative payment options
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Grocer 33Waitrose Swindon takes win in low-scoring Grocer 33 week
“The car park wasn’t well signed” but the “front of the store was lovely and clean with loads of fresh flowers for sale”
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NewsDunbia-Dawn Meats merger 'secures strategic Brexit hedge'
Dunbia CEO Jim Dobson will run the jv, with Dawn Meats CEO Niall Browne acting as executive chairman
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NewsMarks & Spencer shares hold firm despite profit slump
Long-time supporters of Marks & Spencer found cause for comfort but there was plenty for bears to get their teeth into
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Analysis and FeaturesImmersive marketing: a brand day out
How effective are brand theme parks at building a deeper love for the brand and extra sales at the supermarket in the long
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NewsFever-Tree shares net £73m for Charles Rolls
Fever-Tree co-founder and former executive chairman Charles Rolls has netted £73.1m from a share sale this week
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NewsTwisted Halo set to launch bid for £450k on Seedrs platform
Alcoholic coconut water brand Twisted Halo is set to launch a £450,000 crowdfunding campaign next week
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My Alternative CVKerry Collinge, 9Nine Brand Foods, on Moulin Rouge and pho bo
“My worst interview? For a dogfood company. I had to eat some of the dogfood”
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Comment and OpinionManaging growth: a nice problem to have, but ask yourself why
My earworm for the past few weeks has been ‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee
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Comment and OpinionThe Hebridean Sea Salt fallout again shows role of provenance
Suppliers know provenance is key, particularly for high-end products with artisanal credentials