All The Grocer articles in 28 July 2018 – Page 7
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NewsQuaker makes first foray into drinks with Breakfast Drink
The launch comes to dispel fears among shoppers that breakfast drinks are ‘too processed’
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NewsCadbury, Chewits and Squashies rapped for under-16s promotions
The decisions are the first since the introduction in July 2017 of rules banning ads for HFSS products
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NewsMedia Bites 4 April: Conviviality/KPMG, Premier Foods, Brexit prices
KPMG is being investigated by the Financial Reporting Council over its audit of Conviviality, the boss of Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods has won the backing of two City heavyweights and more.
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury's like for like growth slows to 0.2% in first quarter
Sainsbury’s like-for-like sales growth slowed to 0.2% in the first quarter of 2018 as it instigated price cuts to battle a “competitive market”.
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NewsKraft Heinz launches Eat Well range of ‘balanced’ soups
Variants are Tomato, Spinach & Lentil Soup; Tomato & Cannellini Beans; Chicken, Vegetable & Quinoa and Butternut Squash & Chickpea
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NewsMedia Bites 5 July: Sainsbury's, Premier Foods, Brexit
The chief executive of Sainsbury’s came out fighting yesterday against suggestions he had taken his eye off the ball on trading after the supermarket chain reported lacklustre growth.
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NewsCity snapshot: Low sugar prices temper Primark growth at ABF
Associated British Foods has announced it expects hit full year expectations despite a reduced profit in its sugar division as the group has enjoyed higher margins than expected at its Primark clothing retail business. Plus, Premier Foods and Oasis row continues, World Cup helps positive trading at C&C Group, new non-exec at Ocado and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMars unveils Skittles Chewies and Starburst Minis
Mars is predicting £16m first-year sales for the duo, which will be backed from around mid-September by a £2m digital push
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Feature SynopsisFocus on poultry: 4 August
So much for consumers eating less but better. Cheaper poultry is winning big as consumer appetite shows no sign of waning
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NewsBRC sends Theresa May new warning over no-deal Brexit
Oliver Wyman report finds supermarkets will by hard hit without smooth Brexit
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Comment & OpinionNow New Zealand lashes out at meat free. But shoppers need information, not posturing
The battle between the meat industry and the burgeoning meat alternatives sector is hotting up
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NewsDirty Lemon direct-to-consumer drinks set for UK debut
In the States and Canada, the New York brand’s eight variants are sold via text message to its 100,000 customers
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Analysis & FeaturesFive celebrity-spun functional ingredient trends
A celebrity stamp of approval hasn’t lost its shine in 2018
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Range PreviewRange preview: Iceland Christmas 2018
The frozen specialist’s sustainability ambitions were on full display at its festive ranging event
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NewsGü launches three-strong range of chocolate spreads
The range comprises Chocolate & Salted Caramel, Hazelnut & Chocolate and Hazelnut & Chocolate Crunchy variants
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Comment & OpinionTesco-Carrefour is a pioneering deal, but purchasing alliances face challenges
The retailers said the motivation was to improve the quality and choice of products available to their customers
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NewsMedia Bites 9 July: Co-op/Costcutter, 2 Sisters, Palmer & Harvey
The Co-operative Group has made a failed £15m takeover approach for Costcutter that would have created a grocer with more than 4,000 shops (Sunday Times, Sky News).
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NewsCity snapshot: Co-op's audacious £15m bid for Costcutter rebuffed
The Co-op Group has made an audacious bid to buy convenience retailer Costcutter for around £15m, according to weekend reports. Plus, two more of Premier Foods’ largest shareholders back a campaign to oust CEO Gavin Darby, a look at the financial calendar this week and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsRadox adds Me-Time range of bath salts, bombs and oils
The lineup was “inspired by nature” and the first from a mass-market brand to include bath oil, claimed Radox
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NewsLoyd Grossman makes meal kit debut with risotto trio
Variants are Creamy Mushroom & White Wine; Butternut Squash & Sage and Tomato, Ricotta & Red Chilli