All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 76
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NewsSustainable products preserve of the wealthy, finds Kantar study
The data company’s Sustainability Sector Index 2022 found 65% of consumers wanted to do more to be more mindful of the planet and the environment but the increased cost of living prevented them from doing so
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Comment & OpinionThe Queen’s death is momentous. But industry cannot wait for details on energy bailouts
The timing has meant a communications shutdown was effectively imposed within hours of the announcement of one of the biggest bailouts of industry – and households – in history
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NewsGovernment urged to protect food supply chain from energy rationing ‘disaster’
The Grocer has learned the threat to the supply chain from potential power shortages was raised during crisis talks with the government last week, before the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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NewsThousands of food companies in ‘limbo’ over energy bailout as government shuts down
A raft of industry bodies told The Grocer a shutdown of all government communication had left companies facing a ’black hole’ and questioning their viability
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the new PM mean for the UK’s food industry?
Liz Truss has pledged to support farmers with labour and reduce nannying on the health and regulatory fronts. Will her Cabinet deliver?
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Grocer 33Tesco Pontypool: Grocer 33 store of the week
We are trying to do everything we can by really focusing on our Exclusively at Tesco own brands and Clubcard promotions
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NewsTruss caps business energy bills to save winter closures
The PM said the financial support would be ‘equivalent’ to the Treasury’s support announced today for consumers
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NewsTruss government urged to stick to promises on mandatory food waste reporting
If introduced, England would become the first country in the world to require all large food businesses to report on food waste
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NewsScottish government rejects calls to pause HFSS promotions ban
The move comes with the UK government having delayed large elements of its plans for a crackdown
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NewsFormer FSA boss Tim Smith appointed chair of Food & Drink Sector Council
Smith will share the role with government chair, food minister Victoria Prentis
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NewsScottish deposit return scheme to face legal action from retailers
Lawyers working on behalf of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation have issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland (CSL)
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NewsNew PM urged to tackle energy prices or see thousands of food companies fold
A raft of trade bodies signed a letter on Friday calling on the government to rewrite the National Food Strategy
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NewsClimate change NGO Wrap goes global with Australian launch
Wrap already has operations in 40 countries but this is its first office outside of the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the UK’s CO2 woes down to a semi-monopoly, and what’s the solution?
Why is the sector yet again plunged into doubt over CO2 sources, and what can be done to stop another crisis piling misery on food companies?
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Energy crisis: supermarkets urged to support suppliers or face empty shelves
Experts told The Grocer this week some retailers were agreeing to so-called “open book” deals
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NewsFood exports exceed pre-Covid levels for first time
Chocolate was the UK’s largest exported food category in the first half of 2022 worth £368m, up 12% since 2021
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NewsTesco trials new The Bakery concept in biggest stores
Tesco said many of the products being sold included reformulated recipes as well as limited-edition ranges
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Grocer 33Tesco Riverside Dundee: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We’ve seen a massive shift towards people buying into our Aldi Price Match’
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NewsAsda claims sales going in the right direction despite cost of living crisis
Asda has also expanded its ‘Dropped & Locked’ pricing campaign to include more than 250 products, which will remain for the rest of the year
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News‘Astronomical’ energy bills hike leaves food companies fighting to survive beyond Christmas
A new poll by the FDF shows confidence amongst food manufacturers has now fallen to the lowest point on record