All The Grocer articles in 30 June 2018
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NewsMolson Coors to run Sainsbury's campaign for bottled Pravha
The beer, previously only available in the on-trade, launched into Sainsbury’s in May
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NewsObesity Plan Mark 2: government considers HFSS promotions ban
Ministers announced they would pass legislation to ban so-called supermarket guilt lanes and buy one get one free deals
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NewsBooths scraps plastic produce bags for compostable versions
The upmarket retailer expects the compostable bags to be introduced in all 28 stores by August
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NewsKopparberg adds low-calorie Cranberry cider to Light range
It would cater to shoppers “looking for a lighter, but equally tasty variant, of Kopparberg’s signature fruit cider”, said the brand
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NewsMorrisons swaps plastic for sustainable fresh produce bags
The paper bags come in one size and can be used for any of Morrisons’ loose fruit, veg and salad items
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NewsCostcutter upgrades online platform in new technology push
As part of the platform upgrade retailers can now review current and past orders and bookmark regularly bought products
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NewsEat 17 rolls out refillable stations in sustainability push
Stations offer dried cereal, chickpeas, kidney beans, rice, gluten-free penne, chia seeds, dried lentils and goji berries
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NewsEU pushes ahead with tariffs on US food and drink exports
American bourbon, tobacco, sweetcorn, orange juice and peanut butter are among the food and drink products hit by the 25% tax
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NewsPoundworld founder Chris Edwards looking to buy 186 stores
A decision is due to be announced by administrators Deloitte on whether a buyer has been secured or all 335 stores face closure
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NewsSainsbury's drops behind Tesco in Adjudicator code compliance
Aldi rated top for fifth year in a row with 97% of suppliers saying it complied with the code consistently well or mostly
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NewsWarm weather and World Cup help grow supermarket sales by 2.1%
Warm weather and the start of the World Cup have helped overall supermarket sales rise 2.1% in the 12 weeks to 17 June, marking 25 consecutive periods of industry growth, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsSheppy's launches its first low-alcohol cider online
Sheppy’s Low Alcohol Classic Cider has rolled out with an eye to tapping a growing number of abstaining Brits
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NewsCO2 shortage halts production at Tulip's Brechin plant
Ther pork giant said it would stop slaughtering at the site this afternoon
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NewsGrocemania and Quiqup set to link up for one-hour deliveries in London
The deal would see orders placed on Grocemania’s website and delivered by Quiqup couriers
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NewsAsda slammed for 'shocking' AHDB Pork Watch performance
The National Pig Association said it would seek ‘urgent answers’ on why British pork facings have fallen
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NewsWrap report shows financial benefits of food waste reduction
Foodservice operators in a study invested in smart scales, trained staff and redesigned menus
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NewsLeeds plastic recycling trial unites suppliers and retailers
A raft of retailers and suppliers including Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are involved in the trial
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NewsSmoothie kit manufacturer Pack'd seeks £500k in crowdfunding push
Nurtition-focused frozen smoothie kit start up has reached out to the crowd for investment to drive the launch of ten new SKUs
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NewsWindmill Organics launches new vegan alternatives range
The Bonsan Absolutely Vegan range will debut on 1 July in Ocado and Whole Foods Market
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NewsSouthern Co-op launches reusable hessian bags for charity
The society has started selling the hessian bags at 15 of its branches