All Direct to consumer (DTC) articles – Page 3
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NewsGousto breaks cover on subscription tech spin-out Bento
Bento was born out of Gousto’s own challenge in not being able to “find the tech to keep growing”
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NewsOcado launches challenger brand programme Ocado Roots
The online retailer has long backed challenger brands, many of whom won their first major listing on Ocado before launching into ’big four’ supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionChefs don’t like Heinz’s carbonara… but shoppers will
Heinz is targeting younger, time-poor shoppers, who have already snapped up the cans DTC
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Category ReportHot beverage trends 2024: How the wellness ‘mega-trend’ hit UK cuppas
The wellness ‘mega-trend’ has landed in the nation’s cuppas, as brands add fruits, herbs, mushrooms and more to hot beverages
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ProfilesMy organic food job: Erik Zak, grocery buyer, Abel & Cole
For Organic September, we talk to Abel & Cole buyer Erik, who swapped graphic design for finding organic’s next big trends
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NewsHeinz launches ‘fail-proof’ carbonara in a can for Gen Z shoppers
It joins a raft of NPD by Heinz over recent months aimed squarely at younger shoppers
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NewsIcesupp debuts DTC frozen smoothie pouches for cancer patients
The NPD offers an alternative to the ‘sickly build-up drinks’ offered by the NHS, says Icesupp
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NewsFresh oat milk company Oato launches coffee flavoured SKU
The exclusive offering is created for Modern Milkman and combines Oato with coffee, vanilla and caramel
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NewsKnoops raises £5m from Julian Metcalfe and other industry titans
Metcalfe joins the board of the company as a non-executive director alongside Alice Avis, former CEO and chairwoman of the Sanctuary Spa Group, who also invested as part of the round
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NewsMaster of Malt founder buys back Atom Group from AB InBev
Atom Group was acquired by AB InBev’s ZX Ventures in 2018
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NewsBerry delivery brand Berrymakers launches across UK
The brand claims to introduce an entirely new way to buy and enjoy berries and will bring British berries direct to consumers’ front doors
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NewsSimmer rapped by ASA for Dragons’ Den April Fool’s ‘spoof’
The watchdog considered whether two social media posts, which saw Simmer’s founders edited into a TV episode, were misleading
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NewsHeinz adds trio of pasta sauces inspired by TikTok trends
‘Introducing new recipes is one of the ways we’re continuing to disrupt and drive excitement’
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NewsThe Cheeky Panda plans for growth as it achieves profitability
Eco toilet paper challenger The Cheeky Panda has bounced back into the black and is in a “terrific position for growth” in 2024
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Events & AwardsGrocer Gold Awards 2024: Abel & Cole wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year
An intervention with the potential to deliver a “massive impact” in the battle against packaging waste, said our judges
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Comment & OpinionWhat Zoe’s ‘whole food complement’ says about its strategy
It’s a supplement, but not as you know it. On Sunday, Zoe announced the launch of a ground-breaking “whole food complement”.
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NewsCanned wine brand Nice launches its first full-strength bottles
‘Having now built a loyal fanbase, we know there’s space for Nice within bottles,’ said the brand
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NewsAllplants secures further investment as it closes in on profit
Allplants has raised an additional seven-figure sum as the vegan frozen ready meal maker continues its drive for profitability
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NewsFreshways dismantles ‘farm shop on wheels’ in value push
An analysis of its current range reveals Milk & More has moved away from its previous positioning in a bid to keep prices competitive
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NewsBulk shapes up for more growth following record year
An increase in the popularity of strength training has lifted DTC nutrition brand Bulk to a record performance as revenues jumped 30% to £123.1m in 2023