All The Grocer articles in 29 December 2018 – Page 2
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NewsGrowers defend standards after norovirus link to fresh produce
A survey funded by the FSA found that more than 5% of lettuce sold in supermarkets carried the bug
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NewsZinda Foods to make debut with AirWrap food-to-go range
The globally inspired AirWrap lineup will be available in Tesco from 8 January with an rsp of £2.98
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NewsCity snapshot: Patisserie Valerie continues management revamp with new commercial director
Patisserie Valerie has appointed former Starbucks executive Rhys Iley to take up a new Patisserie Valerie group commercial director role. Plus, retail shares plummet on ASOS warning, new chairman for Carr’s Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 18 Dec: Retail industry, Just Eat, Patisserie Valerie
The retail industry has taken another battering with just under £1.4 billion wiped off the stock market value of the sector after Asos raised new fears about consumer spending.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie appoints ex-Starbucks boss to new group commercial director role
Patisserie Valerie has appointed a retail “heavy hitter” to lead its front of house operations, completing the new management team that new CEO Steve Francis has brought to turn around the crisis-stricken chain.
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose’s decision to give up glitter shows it’s sweating the small stuff
Glitter is a form of microplastic – those teeny pieces of plastic with the potential to do big damage to the environment
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NewsSainsbury's criticised over new meat brand's 'confusing' provenance
The retailer began rolling out the J.James brand at the end of October as part of a bid to ‘simplify’ its own label range
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NewsGood Bubble to switch to 50% recycled plastic packaging
The commitment comes as part of the business’ mission to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2020
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Household and Paper Products: 26 January
Cleaning is getting conscientious. In a bid to appeal to shopper motivations beyond price, brands and retailers have stepped up their environmental credentials.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda win court hearing against the CMA
Sainsbury’s and Asda won a competition appeal tribunal against the Competition & Markets Authority to be granted extra time to respond to the merger enquiry.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 Dec: Just Eat, Sainsbury's/Asda, Christmas trading
A US hedge fund has criticised Just Eat for becoming “the worst-performing public equity in online food delivery”.
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Cereals: 19 January
A new wave of healthy breakfasts are making their way into the aisles, from smoothie bowls to quark concoctions
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Easter & Spring: 19 January
Breggsit is coming. Easter falls shortly after Britain is due to leave the European Union, which is proving poor timing for confectioners.
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NewsNando’s grocery sales more than triple amid global expansion
Nando’s grocery sales more than tripled over the past year amid significant investment to expand the chicken condiment brand globally.
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Comment & OpinionHow the perception of 'premium' food and drink is constantly evolving
As own label catches up, ‘premium’ means more than a high price or fancy packaging, says Joanna Parman, commercial business partner at Nielsen
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NewsEntry opens for The Grocer’s New Products Awards 2019
To be eligible, products must be introduced or developed between 1 January 2018 and 28 February 2019
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NewsMorrisons adds discount produce box to cut food waste
The Too Good to Waste boxes are set to go on sale this week at £1
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NewsOcado retail sales up 12% in fourth quarter
Ocado has grown its retail revenues by 12% in the fourth quarter, driven by a double-digit increase in order numbers.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Dec: Sainsbury's/Asda, Pernod Ricard, British American Tobacco
“Sainsbury’s hit by Asda deal doubts” is the headline in the The Times after the pair launched a legal challenge against the CMA’s investigation timetable.
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NewsMiranda Hart voices ad in £1.5m Hula Hoops Puft push
Meanwhile, KP Nuts has launched a festive promotional drive with support for Save the Children