All The Grocer articles in 29 August 2020 – Page 6
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NewsMedia Bites 20 July: Iceland, M&S, Asda
Losses at Iceland widened by a third last year even though shoppers switched to frozen foods during the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionTo ‘build back better’ after coronavirus, we need more food and drink B Corps
The decisions businesses take will determine whether we successfully face up to the social and environmental challenges ahead, says Adam Grant, regional VP, UK & Ireland, Danone Essential Dairy & Plant Based
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NewsAldi to round up customer receipts and give difference to charity
To take advantage of the offer, shoppers must tweet their Aldi receipt to @AldiUK by 24 July
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NewsSquirrel Sisters snacking startup joins Emmanuel-Jones’ Hatchery scheme
The move will see Emmanuel-Jones take a 30% stake in the business and provide funding and mentorship
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales growth begins to slow from record highs
Take-home grocery sales rose by their highest level since 1994 over the past 12-weeks, however grocery sales growth began to slow last month as shoppers gradually return to their pre-lockdown behaviours.
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NewsMindful Chef makes retail move with frozen ready meal trio
Source: Mindful Chef The meals are billed as being free-from refined carbs, gluten and dairy Mindful Chef is making a major move into retail. The meal kit delivery brand has launched a trio of frozen meals – spicy panang chicken curry with black rice, chicken tikka masala ...
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NewsTongwen Zhao joins Quorn as director of people and planet
Zhao has previously worked for The Dairy Farm Group in Hong Kong and Unilever in Asia
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WebinarsBuilding better online grocery after Covid-19: our webinar is now available to view on demand
Don’t miss out on our free webinar on the lessons of the pandemic for online grocery
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NewsBusiness rates call for evidence launched as next revaluation pushed back to 2023
The new revaluation date means it will be based on rents payable in April 2021, reflecting the impact of the pandemic
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NewsMedia Bites 22 July: Coca-Cola, Grocery market share, McDonald’s
Coca-Cola has suffered its steepest quarterly sales drop in at least 25 years, in stark contrast to a resilient performance from its rival PepsiCo
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NewsHoly Moly Original Guacamole to roll into 540 Tesco stores
Holy Moly said the move was “central to Tesco’s strategy of supporting independent UK brands that are committed to innovation and meeting consumer demand during the current climate”
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ProfilesCo-op Midcounties CEO Phil Ponsonby on the biggest challenges of the pandemic
Ponsonby spoke to The Grocer about the toughest tests of the crisis, the biggest issues now, and the changes that are here to stay
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NewsLily’s Kitchen reformulates dry dog and catfood ranges and revamps design
The brand has rolled out ‘highly impactful’ new packs featuring ‘a more contemporary design’
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NewsAldi CEO Giles Hurley urges customers to comply with compulsory face masks
Hurley has told customers in an email they must wear a face mask to enter Aldi stores after 24 July
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NewsPoundland launches free-from ranges across snacks, bakery and more
Poundland has also begun extending its latest multipricing strategy to general merchandise, with new electronics products
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NewsMedia Bites 24 July: Unilever, Junk food ads, Face masks
Unilever has become the most valuable company on the FTSE 100 after a better than expected trading update sent shares in the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group soaring.
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NewsRetail sales bounce back to pre-lockdown levels
UK retail sales grew 13.9% in June compared to the previous month, with sales now back up to pre-lockdown levels driven by strong food sales growth.
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NewsNestlé to launch vegan version of Carnation condensed milk
The NPD is made from a blend of oat and rice flour
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NewsUnited Food Brands unveils ready-to-cook Toasteez brand
The brand has debuted with a trio of snacks - Cheese N’ Onion, Ham N’ Cheese, and Cheese Salami N’ Jalapeno
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NewsSelfridges opens outdoor market behind Oxford Street store
Selfridges has implemented several health and safety measures, including only allowing 16 customers to attend at any one time