All Inflation articles – Page 56
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NewsNeighbourly redistributes record number of surplus meals amid cost of living crisis
The group, which works with supermarkets including M&S, Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, has surpassed 100 million meals donated to local community charities
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the declining value of the pound is putting the squeeze on UK food importers
While sterling’s recent slump could boost exports, it is but the latest headache for businesses that source from abroad
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NewsSalmon farmer provides cost of living support for 678-strong workforce
Each employee will receive £750 over three months
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NewsOne Below boosts sales by 23% as estate grows and rebrand continues
Accounts at Companies House set out how the chain is rebranding to One Beyond, reflecting a new pricing strategy
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco chairman warns of increasing pressure on households
Tesco chairman John Allan has sounded the alarm over the increasing pressure on households as interest rates rise higher.
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Comment & OpinionSuccess of Asda’s Just Essentials shows how quickly shopper behaviour is changing
The number of Asda shoppers buying one of the new Just Essentials lines has risen from 33% to “nearly two thirds” in the space of one month
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NewsAsda is back in the game and its Just Essentials range is playing a big part in that
Source: Our Creative Asda is leading the charge on value among traditional supermarkets. And it’s working. Total grocery sales have grown 4.5% in the latest 12-week period, attracting an additional 417,000 customers compared to last year [Kantar, 12 w/e 2 October]. This is significant growth, given sales ...
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 survey reflects highest inflation level yet
There was also the sharpest monthly jump in prices – up 3.6% on September
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Comment & OpinionM&S’ turbocharged turnaround tops a series of smart moves
The opening of food stores comes on top of investment in pricing and a change in culture
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NewsWonky veg buyers number 4.8 million as cost of living crisis changes shopping habits
In October 2021, 14% of shoppers bought imperfect produce. One year later that number has now increased to 16.7%, according to Kantar
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NewsCourgettes supply likely to be disrupted by energy and climate crises
Supply issues are expected to last until the end of the month, at least, The Grocer has learned
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NewsFood banks fork out thousands of pounds on extra groceries as demand surges
Gillingham Street Angels said the number of people coming through its food bank on a monthly basis had doubled in the last year
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NewsShoppers flock to online clearance retailer Approved Food during cost of living crisis
MD Andy Needham told The Grocer sales had grown by 23% over the past three months year on year
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NewsCompetition watchdog accused of ignoring supermarket breaches over supplier inflation requests
The British Brands Group has written to the government, accusing the Competition & Markets Authority of failing to intervene to enforce competition law
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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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Category ReportIs it the end of cheap meat? Meat, fish, poultry & eggs category report 2022
Meat prices are rising as soaring production costs feed through to supermarkets. How can suppliers and retailers effectively adapt?
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NewsAldi widens gap on Morrisons as more shoppers flock to discounters
Lidl and Aldi both grew sales by more than 20% in the 12 weeks to 2 October, according to Kantar
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NewsWorld food commodity prices down for sixth consecutive month
But the benchmark FAO index is up over 5% year on year
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NewsNestlé shrinks Coffee Mate packs by 50g to mitigate soaring costs
The old 500g packs have been swapped for new 450g ones, The Grocer can reveal