All The Grocer articles in 28 July 2018 – Page 6
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NewsGiant crumpets help prop up Warburtons’ annual sales
However, Warburtons’s pre-tax profits dived by 40.2% in the 53 weeks to 30 September 2017
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NewsMedia Bites 28 June: John Lewis/Waitrose, Premier Foods, Costa Coffee
John Lewis Partnership has warned that half-year profits will be “close to zero” as it prepares to invest heavily in services and technology.
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NewsElla’s Kitchen unveils Oddpops snack brand for older kids
Positioned as “a healthier, tastier and better snack”, triangle-shaped Oddpops crisps are made with wheat and potato
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NewsGreene King's profits slump amid rising costs and cold winter
Annual profits slumped by 11.4% at brewer and pub company Greene King last year as it suffered from the cold British winter and rising costs.
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Comment & OpinionWill Waitrose ‘food ambassadors’ make a difference?
As if Waitrose ’partners’ are not getting enough star billing in the JLP fascia rebrand, they’re now ‘food ambassadors’ too
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NewsWarburtons hit by CO2 crisis as shortages spread to crumpets
Warburtons has been forced to suspend production at three of the four UK bakeries that produce its crumpets
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NewsMedia Bites 29 June: Tesco, Warburtons, Greene King
Tesco is planning the biggest revamp of its own-brand food in its 99-year history – and scrapping thousands of big name labels from its shelves
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NewsOasis "dismayed" over Premier chairman's defence of CEO
The boardroom battle at Premier Foods is continuing into a second week, as second-largest investor Oasis Management described its “dismay” over comments by company chairman Keith Hamill in favour of re-electing current boss Gavin Darby.
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NewsPernod Ricard launches no-alcohol ‘gin alternative’
The drink is billed as a distilled, non-alcoholic beverage with ‘all the flavours of gin’
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Halloween: 28 July
Spooky sells. That was the message from last year’s Halloween, when marketers put big bucks behind limited edition products, above-the-line campaigns and even immersive experiences.
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NewsCadbury invites shoppers to create its next Dairy Milk bar
The winning sharing bar will be sold in the mults for at least a year
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NewsDrought-like conditions of UK heatwave leaves crops wilting
Growers have warned a host of UK crops have stopped growing due to the heatwave
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NewsSuppliers fear CO2 disruption will last for several weeks
While one CO2 plant in County Durham came back online today, shortages could last for several weeks, suppliers have warned
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NewsTate & Lyle Sugars blames 'uncompetitive' EU regulations for huge loss
Brexit backer Tate & Lyle Sugars has blamed the ‘uncompetitive’ European Union sugar regime for annual losses that have ballooned to more than £25m.
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NewsSocial enterprise Clarity adds ‘playful’ Beco soap brand
Eighty percent of the supplier’s employees are visually impaired, disabled or disadvantaged
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Breakfast: 4th August
Cooked breakfasts are back. But forget the greasy fry-up. Today’s consumers are cooking up concoctions such as scrambled eggs and spinach as health messages hit home.
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NewsMedia Bites 3 July: Tesco/Carrefour, Nestlé, Premier Foods
The link-up between Tesco and Carrefour gets plenty of coverage, with most centred on the potential impact on under-pressure suppliers.
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NewsMcBride sells personal care business and issues profits warning
Own label household goods manufacturer McBride has agreed a £12.5m sale of its European personal care liquids business and issued a profits warning on weaker than expected early summer sales.
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NewsCrespo revamp aims to revive ‘dull’ ambient olives fixture
Crespo’s new look highlights the products’ Mediterranean provenance, while marketing will tap the health trend
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NewsLittle Freddie takes on Ella’s Kitchen with more healthy babyfood lines
Latest NPD includes a ’UK first’ no-lactose yoghurt and high-protein pouch meals