All The Grocer articles in 29 June 2024
Previous issues.
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NewsFuel price transparency ‘bringing back competition’ as petrol drops £2.50 a tank
The AA explained it can take up to two weeks for wholesale costs to be reflected at the pump as retailers sell off existing stock they bought at the previous price
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NewsCity snapshot: Carlsberg receives Pepsi blessing for Britvic takeover
PepsiCo has given Danish brewer Carlsberg the go-ahead to continue its pursuit of soft drinks group Britvic. Plus, vaping group Supreme snaps up soft drinks group Clearly Drinks for £15m and THG issues trading update ahead of AGM
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NewsMedia Bites 24 June: Britvic/Carlsberg, retail sales, Getir
Carlsberg is understood to be preparing to put a third bid for Britvic on the table
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NewsHip Pop hires Britvic sales executive to complete senior leadership team
The team is headed up by Hip Pop CEO Graham Beales
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NewsAston University appoints Lioncroft Wholesale CEO as chancellor
Dr Wouhra has been recognised for his contribution to business and leadership in the region
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Comment & OpinionThe art of marketing the little (more expensive) luxuries to grocery shoppers
In uncertain economic times like today, the ‘lipstick effect’ often takes hold
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NewsBiotiful launches kefir overnight oats range
The range is available in Mixed Berry and Spiced Fruit variants and contains no artificial ingredients or added sugar
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NewsA third of fast food meals ‘contain double recommended calories’
Analysis of out-of-home dining Nesta found common meals from fast food outlets had an average calorie content of 1,121
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NewsPopeyes UK to open first Northern Irish restaurant
The chain has confirmed it is on track to more than double its estate in 2024
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NewsSamworth Brothers promotes from within as CEO Hugo Mahoney steps down
Samworth Brothers has parted ways with CEO Hugo Mahoney and promoted a new boss from within its ranks of current executives, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsQuorn and meat-blended products on menus ‘by end of the year’
The meat-free giant said the move would help reduce overall meat consumption
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Comment & OpinionMore woe for the fresh produce sector as cleanliness continues to challenge
As the weather warms and Brits get ready to up their intake of fresh salads, more food safety concern has hit the sector
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NewsNesquik in recipe u-turn after shoppers complain of unappealing ‘sludge’
The brand swapped out maltodextrin for rice flavour, but the move has been unpopular with shoppers
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Range PreviewPreview the new sandwiches and salads in Tesco’s meal deal
Tesco is giving its popular meal deal a significant overhaul, with a refreshed range set to hit stores from this week
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NewsSupreme acquires Clearly Drinks in £15m deal to broaden offering
Vape supplier Supreme has diversified its offering with the £15m acquisition of Clearly Drinks
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy has Carlsberg tabled a £3bn bid for Britvic, and why was it knocked back?
The Danish brewer’s bid has set Britvic shares racing. But who stands to benefit most from a potential pairing?
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NewsAllplants secures further investment as it closes in on profit
Allplants has raised an additional seven-figure sum as the vegan frozen ready meal maker continues its drive for profitability
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NewsMedia Bites 25 June: C&C Group, Britvic/Carlsberg, Ocado, THG
C&C Group have been urged to considering selling up, while Carlsberg’s pursuit of Britvic continues to make headlines
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NewsCity snapshot: English winemaker Chapel Down instigates strategic review
The UK’s largest winemaker has announced it will conduct a strategic review of the business that could result in a sale of the company
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NewsC&C Group urged to consider sale by activist investor
Engine Capital described the Dublin-headquartered drinks group as a ‘perennial underperformer’