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Kellogg’s unveils healthier Pringles Rice Fusion crisps Subscription
Kellogg’s is predicting first-year sales of £20m for the four-strong lineup of Asian-inspired flavours
Heineken readies first-ever makeover for Desperados
A fresh look for the tequila-infused beer brand will roll out from March
Pollen & Grace reach out for £350k amid new listings Subscription
The startup, founded in 2015 by Stephanie Johnson and Kristina Komlosiova, produces healthy ready meals and snacks
Addo Food Group promotes Deborah Bolton to CEO
Bolton has taken over leadership of Addo from Chris Peters with immediate effect
'Act now to prevent egg sarnie shortages' warns egg council Subscription
Currently 25-30% of eggs used in food manufacturing are laid and processed abroad, according to the BEIC
Defra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms Subscription
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
Bidfood releases 10-part podcast on food and drink trends
The first two episodes of the ‘Talking Food’ series are now live
Abel & Cole to launch new delivery service for workplaces
Deliveries will be made by bicycle from a warehouse in east London’s Hoxton, using third-party couriers
Government considering 'watered down' version of DRS Subscription
Environment secretary Michael Gove said the government was considering two options for DRS
Waitrose to roll out energy-saving fridge tech at all stores Subscription
Waitrose will begin installing the technology in all 349 stores next month
Little Freddie launches More Than Veg pouch meals Subscription
The range aims to fill the gap ‘between simple veg and fruit medleys and more complex textured meals’
Sainsbury's bumps up prices for 150 beers and ciders Subscription
The super has upped the cost of a swathe of larger-format bottled SKUs from some of Britain’s biggest beer and cider brands
On-the-go plastic-free straw ‘first’ picked up by Nestlé
The straw from Swiss packaging supplier SIG is made from paperboard
City snapshot: McColl's returns to like-for-like sales growth in 2019 Subscription
McColl’s shares have jumped on news that the convenience retailer has returned to like-for-like growth, consumer giant Reckitt Benckiser has hit full year growth targets and the rest of the latest news from the City
Media Bites 18 Feb: Sainsbury's/Asda, Premier Foods, Patisserie Valerie Subscription
Sainsbury’s has drafted in consultants to help with the mammoth task of merging with Asda as it awaits a key ruling on the £14bn deal
Brockmans gin continues off-trade drive with Ocado listing Subscription
It marks the latest in a series of high-profile listings for the brand
EU-grown sushi rice hit by shortage after 2018 heatwave Subscription
Wholesale prices for EU-grown sushi rice are in double-digit growth, according to Eurostar Commodities MD Philip Bull
Tesco plans major expansion of solar panels on its roofs Subscription
The retailer has already put in a series of planning applications for sites
Olly's Olives secures £200k cash boost to drive expansion Subscription
A number of angel investors and high-net worth individuals have backed the brand
Patisserie Valerie saved in sale to Irish PE firm Causeway Subscription
A deal was struck with administrators KPMG in the early hours of Thursday morning
Tulip loses big M&S contract to add to Danish Crown's woes Subscription
But pork giant says it’s winning new business too and its strategy is unchanged
Suppliers expecting to have to absorb Brexit costs Subscription
Ninety per cent of suppliers say they are stockpiling for a potential no-deal
Greggs to launch its vegan sausage roll into all stores
The vegan treat was launched at the beginning of the year in 950 shops to gauge customer demand
Waitrose adds online 'aisle' for certified B Corp products
The trial bands together 20 brands and 50 products for sale on its website
Patisserie Holdings-owned Baker & Spice sold to Department of Coffee and Social Affairs Subscription
Coffee shop chain Department of Coffee and Social Affairs has acquired the London-based Baker & Spice bistro chain from the striken former parent company of Patisserie Valerie.
Waitrose Foundation expands to Senegal and The Gambia Subscription
Waitrose already works with more than 100 farms across South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Ghana and Costa Rica
Lidl to roll out 'fun-size' children's trolleys nationally
The “fun-size” trolleys are to be a feature in more than 250 stores following a trial
Organic babyfood brands losing share to own-label offerings
Organix and Hipp have shed sales as Aldi and Lidl unveiled their own offerings
Staple Dairy Products acquired by its directors in buyout Subscription
Three directors have purchased the Kent-based supplier from founder Derek Robbins
Propercorn founders back £300k boost for Nice canned wine Subscription
Nice has received backing from Propercorn and other investors ahead of its Sainsbury’s launch this month
City snapshot: Premier Foods scraps Ambrosia sale plan Subscription
Premier Foods has pulled the prospective sale of its Ambrosia rice and custard brand as the process ”will not result in a satisfactory financial outcome”. Plus all the latest news from the City.
Media Bites 15 Jan: Patisserie Valerie, Coca-Cola, Nestlé Subscription
The private equity-backed management buyout to save collapsed cake chain Patisserie Valerie is unsurprisingly heavily covered in the papers this morning.
Energy drinks and sugar-free drive CCEP profit and sales growth Subscription
Coca-Cola European Partners also announced plans to start trading on the London Stock Exchange
Tesco's F&F clothing range to be sold online through Next Subscription
The new tie-up would begin with a selection of womenswear products for UK and international shoppers
Shoppers feel the crunch as new wine duty hikes kick in Subscription
Exclusive research by The Grocer reveals the supers have passed a significant portion of the new duty levels on to customers
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McColl’s turnaround can finally begin – and Safeway will be crucial Subscription
After a challenging 2018, there are some green shoots starting to peak through for McColl’s
Why the buyer-supplier relationship is a two-way street Subscription
Business study claims to show how suppliers can get the best from buyers
Amazon is Go - but will the concept really work in the UK?
Perhaps Amazon sees our facility with self-scanning technology as a strength
Big 30 wholesalers: why won't suppliers deliver the goods? Subscription
Wholesalers have had to deal with the ‘worst-ever availability’ this past year – now they’re facing further uncertainty in the form of Brexit
The big takeaway battle: pizza category report 2019 Subscription
As Brits show an insatiable appetite for pizza delivery, grocery is getting in on the game
What happens to food labelling if there's a no deal Brexit? Subscription
Businesses are concerned by the cost and scale of the task that faces them
The Secret Lives of Slim People leaves slimmers none the wiser
What’s the big secret of slimming? Well, there isn’t one really
Health-conscious men emerge as key demographic for plant-based trend
Nearly one in 10 men say they ate vegan in January, driven primarily by health concerns, a new survey for The Grocer has found
Theresa May can play fast and loose with jam but not people’s livelihoods Subscription
The PM might be cutting back on food waste with her jam habits, but it’s not exactly great advice for the public
Coke shows surreal streak as it gets behind footy fans Video
Coca-Cola’s Premier League sponsorship deal no doubt cost it a pretty penny, so it’s no surprise to see it producing an ex…
How Eat 17 is reimagining the local grocery store concept
Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye, is impressed by the chain’s new and exciting convenience retail format
Suma Wholefoods: the co-op that shares the health and the wealth Video Subscription
Suma does business differently, with everyone earning the same wage and having a say
Hands-off launches like RXBar reflect increasing hunger for ‘independent’ brands Subscription
The discreet UK rollout of Kellogg’s RXBar may raise eyebrows, but it’s not unusual for big suppliers to play it low-and-slow
Even healthy businesses have been put in a Brexit planning stranglehold
We at Birds Eye are directing time and money towards Brexit planning instead of improving our business, says Wayne Hudson, managing director at Birds Eye
How Aldi keeps getting things right
Kellogg’s takes startup-style approach to RXBar UK rollout
Tyrrells founder Will Chase takes on energy drinks with new gut health brand
The 'Eat them to defeat them' ad teaches children vegetables are a menace
Nestlé unveils its first coffee lines under Starbucks name
Iceland set to roll out partnership with The Range
Booker chief operating officer Guy Farrant to leave
Tony de Angeli, legendary ex-editor of The Grocer, dies aged 87
Health-conscious men emerge as key demographic for plant-based trend
BAT unveils Vype iSwitch open system vaping device
Tulip loses big M&S contract to add to Danish Crown's woes
Supermarkets warn of chaos and empty shelves threat from no-deal Brexit
M&S launches 'plastic take-back' scheme for customers
Ocado announces Zoom one-hour rapid delivery
Why the buyer-supplier relationship is a two-way street
Theresa May can play fast and loose with jam but not people’s livelihoods
Iceland ranked top UK supermarket for customer satisfaction
Government considering 'watered down' version of DRS
Suppliers respond to good treatment from buyers, finds study
