All The Grocer articles in 3 February 2018 – Page 4
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NewsUnited Wholesale eyes new Scottish territory with openings
Wholesaler has built vape rooms in each of its three depots
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NewsAunt Bessie's adds two veg-based chip alternatives to lineup
Crinkle-cut carrot chips with smoked paprika & rosemary, and sea salt-seasoned swede chips will join the brand’s Carb Swap range next month
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NewsCoca-Cola to shed jobs as it announces two UK site closures
CCEP said it would shut its manufacturing site in Milton Keynes and its Northampton DC
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Comment & OpinionAldi takes fight to the big four on a new front: food waste
Aldi has transformed into a frontrunner on food waste
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NewsUnilever navigates 'challenging' conditions to boost top and bottom lines
Consumer goods giant Unilever has increased full-year sales and profits despite operating in “challenging” market conditions in 2017.
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NewsTWE brings back Wolf Blass rugby labels for Six Nations
The labels roll out across the brand’s Yellow Label range from 3 February until 17 March…
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NewsMedia Bites 1 February: M&S, Coca-Cola, Britvic, Dairy Crest, Mondelez
Further restructuring at Marks & Spencer as the high street bellwether continues to attempt to turnaround the business is under the media spotlight today.
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NewsHeinz wet babyfood gets ‘natural’ revamp
More than 50 ambient meals feature no processed ingredients or anything that “couldn’t be found in the kitchen at home”
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NewsYorkshire craft gin brand Masons rolls out to 358 Co-ops
The Co-op has upped its gin range with a selection of six regional brands (including Masons) this month…
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NewsGroceryAid reports increase in distribution of crisis grants
GroceryAid welfare director Mandi Leonard attributed the increases to better signposting by referral partners
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NewsCoffee cup composting infrastructure 'not fit for purpose'
Packaging company Vegware says demand for compostable cups has soared recently
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NewsDollar Shave Club makes UK debut
The US brand made its British debut by offering free shaves and comedy nights at a pop-up in Old Street station in London
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NewsCJ Lang & Son sees turnover fall with cigarette sales
National living wage increases forced the Spar wholesaler to make cost reductions throughout the business
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InterviewsJonathan Miller of McColl's on doing deals, scale, Nisa and Palmer & Harvey
CEO Jonathan Miller is determined the acquisitive McColl’s will remain a force for consolidation in convenience
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Analysis & FeaturesFilippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Crostini: acid test
The savoury biscuits category suffered a dip last year, seeing value sales fall 1.9% to £426.8m on volumes down 2.9%
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NewsPrinces makes '100% responsible sourcing' tuna pledge
The company was involved with the launch of two FIPs in Senegal and the Indian Ocean last year
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Analysis & FeaturesBananacoin: can a Bitcoin-style scheme work for banana growers?
Bananacoin is being hailed as ’the first eco-friendly’ cryptocurrency, as merging tech offers new forms of finance for growers in deprived areas
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NewsBritvic to create 80 jobs through Rugby site investment
The move, part of a broader £240m investment in the soft drink giant’s UK operations, will significantly ramp up production at the site
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Analysis & FeaturesInsects: the new hipster protein?
With a high protein content and appearance at a Justin Timberlake party, insect food suppliers are trying hard to position it as the next sushi. But will UK consumers bite?
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Comment & OpinionAnimal feed needs to get future fit
Environmental issues and the future of protein are topping the agenda for global government and business leaders…