Iceland Foods news and analysis – Page 14
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Analysis & FeaturesU-turn of 2022: Iceland rows back on plastic and palm oil
In 2018, Iceland committed to ditching palm oil before the year was out getting rid plastic packaging from own label by the end of 2023
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NewsIceland Foods loses appeal in ‘Iceland vs Iceland’ trademark dispute
The ruling is the latest chapter in the frozen food retailer’s long-running trademark dispute with the Icelandic government
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NewsOnline searches at most major supermarkets fall in run-up to Christmas 2022
Aldi, Lidl and Costco were the only retailers to see their total web traffic increase compared with last year
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Comment & OpinionRichard Walker’s transition from Iceland MD to Tory mouthpiece raises questions
After his introduction on ITV’s Peston show as “the boss of Iceland Foods who’s also a Tory candidate”, it soon became clear Walker’s appearance related more to the latter than former
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NewsIceland giving away 10 vouchers worth £500 each for best Noddy Holder impressions
Competition entrants must post their impressions on TikTok or Instagram
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NewsRichard Walker’s MP bid ‘could leave Iceland more vulnerable to takeover’
Walker’s ambition could leave the business more vulnerable to takeover from opportunistic investors, according to a City source
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NewsBestway planning to add more stores to Iceland product sales trial
It is understood Iceland has given Bestway access to its licensed products, with the exception of Greggs
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NewsOnly half of apple packs in major UK supermarkets are British, new data reveals
The data found that only one supermarket – Iceland – was selling 100% British packs in October and early November
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NewsIceland put 81 million more pieces of own-label plastic packaging on market in 2021
The frozen food retailer made a high-profile commitment in 2018 to eliminate plastic packaging from own-label ranges by the end of 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesCompared: the cheapest Christmas dinner deals in supermarkets
With the cost of living crisis, supermarkets are in a race to the bottom on bundles, here are the meal deals on offer at the supermarkets
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NewsSainsbury’s undercuts Tesco and Asda in Christmas dinner wars – and its turkey is fresh
Sainsbury’s deal comes in at £23.90 for Christmas dinner for six people, working out at £3.98 a head
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NewsHeron Foods launches cheapest frozen Christmas dinner deal yet
It comes Tesco after launched a £25 frozen Christmas dinner deal for five earlier this month, only to be followed by a similar deal from Asda for £22
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NewsIceland founder Malcolm Walker rebuffs takeover suitors
Opportunistic investors are reported to have bought the supermarket’s debt for as little as 67p in the pound earlier this year, in a strategy that can prelude a debt-for-equity swap and takeover if borrowing becomes unaffordable
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NewsIceland launches Christmas ad featuring Noddy Holder and Brian Blessed
The 30-second ad comes after a series of teasers posted on Iceland’s social media channels and website
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NewsIceland freezes frozen turkey prices amid Christmas shortage concerns
The supermarket is guaranteeing not to rise the price of its turkeys, which start at £10
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Uber Eats’ new model make quick-commerce pay?
Uber Eats is trialling its ‘new concept’ Market with Iceland stores
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NewsUber Eats makes rapid grocery move with new model
Unlike immediate-needs players which deliver from dedicated dark stores, Uber Eats Market has launched in partnership with Iceland, with some of the retailer’s staff dedicated to picking and packing orders in stores
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NewsYoung’s expands Gastro range to target shoppers cutting back on eating out
Scottish Mussels in Creamy Garlic & White Wine Sauce and Creamy Garlic Topped Cod Fillets will roll out in retailers this month
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NewsIceland expecting to sell 20,000 air fryers in days as shoppers look for cheaper ways to cook
New data from Kantar this week suggests shoppers are looking for ways to avoid using conventional ovens
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NewsIceland launching exclusive Mars desserts range in time for Christmas
The range includes a Galaxy Caramel Wreath, a Galaxy Yule Log, Snickers and Mars Dessert Bars and a Twix Chocolate Caramel Tart