All The Grocer articles in 31 March 2018
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NewsLidl to introduce AI customer service chatbot
Customers will be able to chat to the bot using Facebook Messenger and get answers on matters like store opening times
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NewsThousands of high-sugar products face children's TV ban
Thousands of products high in sugar face children’s TV and other media advertising ban under new proposals, reveals PHE
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Comment & OpinionUrgent work is needed to make plastic more sustainable
It’s all very well declaring a war on plastic, but unless we can find viable alternatives, the war will only end in defeat
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NewsDairy Farm announces partnership with Robinsons Retail
Pan-Asian retail giant created from partnership between Dairy Farm and Robinsons Retail
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd unveils new Scotch whisky quartet
The launch brings Berry Bros & Rudd’s Classic selection of spirits to five SKUs
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NewsWaitrose adds 13 new locally and regionally distilled gins
Half of stores will have locally-sourced gin available by the end of March
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NewsScottish indies vote to ban energy drink sales to children
Voluntary ban came into effect following a vote at the NFRN conference in Inverness last Monday
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Comment & OpinionStay within the Groceries Code's spirit
Across the country, sole traders are desperately trying to keep their income below the £85k VAT threshold
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NewsBlakemore Trade Partners signs three-year SalesOut data deal
SalesOut will provide Blakemore with shipment and point of sale data across hundreds of categories
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NewsTesco set to introduce new Google voice ordering app
The new app is expected to add functionality to the service, including the ability to select a delivery date
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NewsSainsbury's to take extra measures against self-scan theft
Shoppers stole more than £3bn worth of products last year
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NewsLeaf Marque certification for a third of UK produce
The percentage of UK grown produce matching Leaf standards hit 36% this year
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NewsPaul Lindley to head up Child Obesity Taskforce in London
Earlier this month, The Grocer revealed Lindley was stepping down as chair of Ella’s Kitchen
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NewsGreggs signs water management deal with Business Stream
The water waste company will also collaborate with Greggs to create a strategy to drive up water efficiency
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Comment & OpinionIgnore Lidl’s ‘official line’ – it’s going online
When is Lidl UK going to start selling online? According to the discounter it’s a question of ‘if’, not ‘when’
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NewsDefra updates meat chicken welfare code
The move is part of a programme of government reforms to safeguard and enhance the welfare of animals
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NewsPineapples in demand as sales rise 15% at Tesco
Demand for the fruit has hit an all-time high over the past 12 months
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NewsKerryfresh calls in administrators after cashflow problems
Fresh to Store completed an MBO from Kerry Foods in February 2015
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NewsCoffee cup and plastic waste to soar by 2030, says WWF
WWF predicts that the UK will use 41% more plastic straws, 34% more crisp packets, and 9% more drinks bottles by 2030
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NewsPoundland courts fresh controversy with Easter Twitter push
Suggestive tweets featuring ‘Bunny & Chick’ characters have divided the budget retailer’s social media followers