All The Grocer articles in 28 September 2019 – Page 5
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Co-op unveils new Piled High Pizza own-label range
The Piled High Pizza range is inspired by the Long Island ‘grandma pie’ and comes in four variants
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Pladis appoints PepsiCo veteran David Murray as UK & Ireland MD
Murray’s responsibilities will include leading the UK & Ireland team
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MSC confirms suspension of North Sea cod certification
The suspension follows a drastic fall in stocks since the fishery regained MSC certification in 2017
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The Free From Beer Co makes national debut with Asda listing
The brand’s Session Pilsner and Session IPA have launched into the retailer in 330ml cans
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Comment and Opinion
We must make sustainability achievable for all shoppers, not just rich ones
We will only save the planet we all have to share by democratising environmentalism, says Richard Walker, MD at Iceland Foods
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Comment and Opinion
Recycle Week should prompt more businesses to invest in sustainability
We must work to make sure supply of recycled plastic meets demand, says Carol Robert, COO at Lucozade Ribena Suntory
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Daye to launch ‘world’s first’ CBD-infused tampons via DTC
Daye claims the 150mg of full-spectrum CBD in its tampons can soothe menstrual cramps
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City snapshot: Sainsbury’s stems sales slowdown amid store estate shake-up
Sainsbury’s has posted a small 0.2% drop in second quarter like-for-like sales (ex fuel), while announcing it plans to axe as many as 125 stores across its supermarkets, convenience stores and Argos outlets amid 200 openings.
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Media Bites 25 Sep: M&S, AG Barr, Hotel Chocolat
Marks & Spencer is parting ways with yet another director as Gordon Mowat, head of supply chain and logistics for the firm’s troubled clothing and home arm, has been pushed out after two years in the role.
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Fentimans profit growth hit by sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling despite sales jump
The premium soft drinks producer saw gross profits rise 14% last year but the growth was softened by costs associated with the sugar tax and Brexit stockpiling
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Blue-chip fmcg companies among top 10 on sustainability
Fmcg companies and retailers are leading the fight against climate change among blue-chip companies, with Unilever, M&S and Tesco ranking among the top 10 most sustainable businesses
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SodaStream chairman Birnbaum arrested on suspicion of insider trading
He was detained for questioning yesterday and later released after posting a 1.2 million shekel (£270k) guarantee
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Comment and Opinion
Ocado vs TDP: the claims explained
Explosive court documents detail the litigation between Ocado and Jonathan Faiman’s TDP
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Itsu launches ‘category-first’ seaweed snack for children
Crispy Seaweed Thins for Children come in Original and Tomato, and provide 367 calories per 100g
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Costco’s Steve Pappas retires after 50-year career in retail
Pappas spent 29 years with wholesaler Costco, 22 of them helping to develop its business in Asia, Australia and Europe
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Pret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year
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‘Unnecessary’ levels of salt in sauces and marinades
The campaign group found 54% of products tested were high in salt and would receive a red traffic light
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Vivera calls for plant-based ‘Velvet Revolution’ with range relaunch
Rolling into supermarkets this week, the launch features ‘striking’ new packaging and two new SKUs
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Sainsbury’s scraps plastic carrier bags for online deliveries
The move was announced in an email from the supermarket to online customers this morning
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Budweiser and Stella Artois to lose plastic rings in packaging overhaul
Budweiser Brewing Group claims the move will cut out approximately 850 tonnes of plastic every year