All The Grocer articles in 29 September 2018 – Page 7
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NewsCMA launches formal investigation into Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has today confirmed it is to launch a formal investigation into the proposed supermarket mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda and could move to a more in-depth investigation within weeks.
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Comment & OpinionGeneration Z is here – and they make millennials look relaxed about food
Generation Z-ers buy 80% more kale, 57% more tofu, 550% more plant-based milk and 266% more avocados than Generation X Time is almost up for millennials. According to a report by Bloomberg published this week, those of us who fall into this bracket will soon cede dominance ...
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NewsCadbury brings high-cocoa Darkmilk to UK
Made with 40% cocoa solids and 14% milk solids, Darkmilk (rsp: £1.49/85g) has been a hit in Australia
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Aug: Tesco, Food prices, Tetley Tea, Sainsbury's/Asda
A ban on Sunday trading and intense competition have prompted Tesco to close stores in one of its key overseas markets.
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé completes $7.1bn global Starbucks deal
Nestlé has announced the completions of its US$7.1bn deal to acquire the perpetual global license to produce Starbucks branded products across the world. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsClive Jones named Mondelez president for Northern Europe
Jones replaces Glenn Caton, who has taken up the role of AMEA president for chocolate
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Confectionery: 29 September
Confectionery has had a makeover. And it’s hoping the new look will draw in a younger crowd
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NewsIlumi unveils Disney Kitchen free-from range for kids
The new Disney Kitchen Ilumi For Kids lineup comprises 30g porridge pots and 150g meal pots
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NewsHain Celestial grows organic UK annual sales by 5%
US food group Hain Celestial has announced a 5% boost to full-year UK sales, driven by a strong performance of its Tilda and Ella’s Kitchen brands.
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Comment & OpinionWhy Gen Z shoppers could turn out to be the unexpected saviours of the high street
Millennials may prefer shopping online, but new research shows the generation after them sees in-store shopping as a ‘special’ experience, says Glen Parker of UM
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NewsNew Harrogate Spring bottle features 50%-plus UK rPET
The new packaging’s green lettering marks the first time Harrogate Spring has added colour to its label
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Comment & OpinionThe dairy aisle should make plenty of room for kefir – fermented milk is here to stay
There may still be some confusion on pronunciation, but the tangy yoghurts have taken the dairy aisle by storm
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NewsHoney Monster Puffs cereal returns to TV with new look
The ad will make its debut on Friday (31 August) across social media before appearing on Monday on the small screen
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NewsLucozade Sport to trial drinks and gels in edible pod
The energy brand has teamed up with Skipping Rocks Lab, a sustainable packaging startup
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NewsMedia Bites 30 Aug: Energy drinks, Pernod Ricard, Jack Daniel's
Ministers will ban the sale of Red Bull, Monster Energy and other energy drinks to children in England amid growing concern about their impact on young people’s health.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Total Produce shrugs off 'unusual weather' to post first half growth
Ireland-based global fruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce has posted a rise in first half sales and EBITDA despite the negative impact of currencies and “unusual” weather patterns in Europe. Plus, WH Smith on course to hit full year targets driven by travel growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Toiletries & Personal Care: 6 October
The big beauty brands better look out. For there are some new challengers in town – and they’re rapidly gaining consumer attention.
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Comment & OpinionWaste strategy can help ensure hungry people get surplus food
The Resources & Waste strategy will set the tone for how we reduce waste, says Jane Marren, managing director of Company Shop
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NewsBirds Eye unveils single-serve Veggie Bowl meals
Birds Eye expects single-serve frozen vegetarian meals to soon be worth as much as £25m
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NewsMedia Bites 31 Aug: WH Smith, Food & Fuel Group, Arla
High street retailer WH Smith said on Thursday its shift from the high street to travel hubs was bearing fruit and expected its full-year results to be in line with expectations.