All The Grocer articles in 29 February 2020
Previous issues.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 Feb: John Lewis, Motor Fuel Group, Mondelez
John Lewis new boss readies changes to restructuring programme, Mondelez trials vegan chocolate and Waitrose crowned best supermarket
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF ‘well-stocked’ for Coronavirus outbreak
Associated British Foods has said it is closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak in China, though it does not expect any short-term impact.
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NewsFecovita launches range of Argentinian wines ‘tailored to British palates’
The wines were “good value, easy-drinking, rounded, fresh and fruity”, said Fecovita CEO Juan Ángel Rodríguez
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NewsVegan tea lattes brand MyTea is Mighty to kick off fundraise
The London-based startup will use the cash raised to switch to contract manufacturing and scale up operations
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NewsCooks & Co rolls out new-look ingredients range
The new look has rolled out on its full range of ingredients, which includes antipasti, oils, vinegars, mushrooms and canned foods
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely aims to speed up slavery-free mission after €36m investment
The funding comes from Verlinvest and JamJar, which together have taken a minority share of 28% in Tony’s
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NewsUncertain future for Debbie & Andrew’s as ABP plans sausage business closure
ABP has launched a staff consultation at sausage-making subsidiary and Debbie & Andrew’s owner WA Turner
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NewsEustice won’t rule out chlorinated chicken imports despite ‘growing’ food safety concerns in US
New research by Lloyds Register found more than half of the US population had growing concerns over food safety
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NewsLidl introduces fresh fish packaging made using ‘ocean-bound plastic’
The packaging will be introduced from 30 March on 13 fresh fish lines
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NewsAldi targets doubters with new ‘like’ TV advertising campaign
The ad sees the return of great Grandmother Jean, who first appeared in an Aldi ad in 2011
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NewsSharon White hints at JLP restructure ‘adjustments’ in store magazine interview
White said “some adjustments” to the radical Future Partnership plan would be likely
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NewsBlossom Hill Gin Fizz duo makes debut in canned format
The drinks will roll into Tesco from March
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NewsMondelez researching plant-based Cadbury Dairy Milk
It said it was only interested in launching a vegan product that ‘retains the taste and texture’ of its Cadbury chocolate
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NewsBioOnics makes ‘new category’ claim with trio of tablets
The brand has launched a trio of SKUs into Sainsburys
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NewsSushi Daily to fight food waste by selling ‘Forgotten Ends’ of sushi rolls
It’s the latest in a series of sustainability initiatives rolled out by the sushi business.
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s skin tone plasters are common sense. Why isn’t everyone doing it?
There is work to be done in making sure everyone is represented when it comes to everyday essential goods
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NewsMedia Bites 25 Feb: US trade deal, ABF/Primark, Tesco
Farmers have hit back at suggestions the government will allow imports of chlorinated chicken and other low-standard farm produce in trade talks with the US.
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat boosted by store openings and global growth
Hotel Chocolat has posted a double-digit rise in first half sales and 7% pre-tax profit growth driven by the opening of new stores, international expansion and growing sales of its Velvetiser hot chocolate system. Plus, Tesco sells its share of China joint venture and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionLip service on sustainability isn't enough. Suppliers must have compelling strategies
Suppliers need to ask themselves whether sustainability plans are truly embedded in their category strategies, says Jamie Rayner, MD at Shoppercentric
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Comment & OpinionDon’t ‘take care of number one’ in Brexit planning. Industry must pull together
Retailers, suppliers and trade bodies should work together on contingency planning, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants