All The Grocer articles in 30 March 2024
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NewsMüller Yogurt & Desserts launches large Frijj cartons
Shoppers will be able to purchase 950ml cartons of Müller Frijj in fudge brownie and strawberry flavours
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NewsFlorette launches Gourmet Slaw range
Three new products feature flavours from around the world with south and east Asian-inspired dressings
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NewsLactalis launches Président extra creamy brie to Ocado
The brand said the mild and creamy cheese was “highly versatile” but had “special melting properties and extra depth” which made it best enjoyed hot
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NewsAldi’s Next Big Thing TV show returning to Channel 4
‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ will once again be hosted by Anita Rani and former greengrocer Chris Bavin, while Aldi UK buying MD Julie Ashfield will choose winners
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NewsHolland & Barrett appoints new UK CEO as part of restructure
H&B has consolidated its operations into three distinct divisions, and promoted the leadership from within
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NewsKent Frozen Foods appoints Mark Taylor as new MD
Taylor joins KFF after spending 10 years working across various roles within Sysco’s British businesses, including seven years at Brakes
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the functional shroom is ready to boom
Energy-boosting mushroom drinks are taking off among the US wellness crowd as an alternative to or supplement in coffee. Will the use of these adaptogens catch on here?
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Analysis & FeaturesAuthenticity, healthy, British: hospitality food trends in 2024
Hospitality remains resilient, as new trends set in to define what the typical menu will look like in 2024
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NewsAsda confirms some workers may still be waiting for correct pay
The supermarket also confirmed this morning that two issues were behind the underpayments, one involving miscalculations of overtime and premium rate shifts and one arising from holiday pay errors
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NewsCentral Co-op rolls out one million ESLs across food estate
Since a trial with three Lichfield stores last summer, including at its flagship Boley Park site, the society has been installing ESLs at 20 stores every week
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Comment & OpinionAfter Unilever ice cream sale, what future for food and nutrition?
First it was frozen. Then spreads and tea. Now it’s ice cream. What’s next for Unilever’s food and nutrition division?
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NewsFresh Direct launches new cauliflower variety to boost vegetable offer
The new cauliflower variety has a longer stem, and ’sweet and nutty’ curds, making it a more versatile option than standard cauliflower
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NewsFuture Brands head leaves Sainsbury’s after restructure
Tom Forsythe, who has headed up Future Brands since 2021, left the supermarket on Friday after a decade at Sainsbury’s
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NewsFWD urges the government to scrap ‘Not for EU’ labelling
The organisation believes the labelling will ‘disrupt the food and drink supply chain’ as well as increasing costs and reducing range
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NewsMorrisons rolls out digital coupon clearing platform with Savi
Savi had been working with Morrisons, as well as other UK supermarkets, to process paper coupons for decades
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NewsACS warns of £645m boost to illicit trade after disposable vape ban
ACS said the government must focus on effective enforcement to prevent “rogue traders”
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NewsHealthy food considered a luxury by most Brits, new study shows
Almost half of Brits also said that financial pressures had made them cut back on the quality of the food they eat
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NewsTractors descend on Westminster in food security protest
The convoy of tractors and other farm vehicles circled Westminster, bringing London traffic to a halt over several hours
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NewsKFC store in London hit with penalty for rat infestation
A fine has been issued, after environmental Health Officers had closed down the branch due to an infestation posing ‘an imminent risk to health’ in 2022.
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KVI TrackerApple growers face continuing rise in production costs
British Apples & Pears said the cumulative effect of multiple years of increased costs was ‘hurting growers, financially and mentally’