All The Grocer articles in 30 October 2021 – Page 9
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NewsWaitrose 2021/2022 Food & Drink report: top trends, facts and findings
This year’s Food & Drink report provides a glimpse into how consumer habits shifted as we emerged from the pandemic
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NewsSainsbury’s brings net zero target forward to 2035 ahead of COP26
The retailer will be using 100% renewable electricity across its entire estate by the end of the year
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NewsAldi price war on bananas ‘takes advantage’ of family farms, unions claim
The calls come with negotiations now underway for next year’s banana supply
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Comment & OpinionHow to improve gender diversity and equality throughout the fmcg supply chain
Gathering more data would enable full visibility of women’s experiences and situations at work, says Jessica McGoverne of Sedex
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NewsNisa retailer hosts Citizens Advice for confidential drop-in service
Advisors offer a raft of support in areas including debt, benefits, employment, and housing or homelessness issues.
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NewsYoung’s and Karro owner Sofina shake up leadership team
Eight Fifty Group CEO Di Walker has been replaced by Sofina founder and executive chair Michael Latifi as part of the restructure
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NewsBoursin moves into vegan cheese with plant-based garlic & herbs product
It will launch exclusively in Sainsbury’s in December, before rolling out to other retailers nationwide from February 2022
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NewsDark store operators driving ‘huge’ rent growth for urban industrial assets
Within London, areas such as Newham, Tower Hamlets and Southwark are forecast to see rent growth in excess of 7% for industrial assets this year
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Analysis & FeaturesEggs to Apples, East Sussex: the full-basket farm shop
Based in the village of Hurst Green, the award-winning family business has blended farm shop tradition with 21st-century attitude
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are ramping up net zero efforts – but is it enough?
COP26 is just the time for governments and companies alike to give greater thought and action to their net zero efforts
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NewsPurearth lines up healthy £650k crowdfunding round
Launched in 2012 by Angelina Riccio and Tenna Anette, the business specialises in organic health drinks, from ‘immune boosting’ wellness shots and plant-based broths to nut milks, cold-pressed juice, cleanse programmes and a dairy-free ‘water kefir’ range, which it claimed as a UK first.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heineken warns of price rises as it battles on several fronts
Dutch brewing giant Heineken is the latest fmcg group to warn of higher prices in the face of rising costs and supply chain challenges as volumes slumped in its third quarter. Plus, Morrisons shares have been delisted from the London Stock Exchange, with a number of the board stepping down; food inflation accelerates in October; and Kerry Group updates on Q3.
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Oct: THG, Reckitt Benckiser, Morrisons
Another £1bn was wiped off THG’s market value yesterday as investors seized on signs of slowing growth and margin pressure
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NewsFood prices climb higher as soaring costs slams industry
Food inflation has ramped up to its highest level since November 2020 as spiralling costs led to higher prices on supermarket shelves, with fresh food becoming more expensive for the first time in ten months.
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NewsPret a Manger to make debut in Canada with new A&W tie-up
If the pilot is a success, the Canadian burger chain will be granted the exclusive right to expand the Pret brand across the country
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Comment & OpinionPrepare for the ‘next quinoa’. The International Year of Millets is on the horizon
Efforts are being made to boost demand, and develop the systems and infrastructure needed to make this versatile crop a viable alternative, says Eddie Reynolds, science writer and volunteer for the Isha Foundation
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NewsMara Seaweed to cast net further overseas following funding boost
Domestic and international demand for high-quality seaweed for use as a food source and health supplement is on the rise as consumers seek out nutrient-rich alternative protein and sustainable seafood, according to the business, which launched in 2013.
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NewsLily’s Kitchen names Nicola Magalini new CEO
Magalini will begin his new role on 1 November, filling the vacancy left in the summer by David Milner
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Comment & OpinionBrands have a golden opportunity to optimise their first-party data management
We all know first-party data is valuable but that doesn’t mean brands are putting its management into practice well enough, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsCo-op rebrands six stores to Co-op26 for climate change awareness
Co-op will also feature the new branding across its social media channels for the duration of the conference