Lidl news and analysis – Page 11
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NewsBetter Nature launches new Smoky Tempeh for Veganuary
The new tempeh variant is made with naturally fermented whole soybeans and seasoned with smoked salt
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NewsCity snapshot: Record-breaking Christmas for discounters Aldi and Lidl
Discounters Aldi and Lidl have both boasted of a record-breaking Christmas as hard-pressed shoppers looked to save money over the festive period. Plus, the BRC reports on retail inflation figures for December.
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NewsLidl doubles paid maternity leave as part of ‘family-focused’ benefits update
Lidl said it hoped the new family-focused update could set a ’benchmark’ for the wider sector
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NewsLidl latest supermarket to let customers use ‘sniff test’ for milk and yoghurt
The discounter is swapping use by for best before dates on all own-brand milk and yoghurt, in a bid to reduce unnecessary food waste
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NewsLidl and Aldi decide not to project new store numbers for 2024
After publicly targeting about 50 annually since 2017, both have already slowed estate expansion in 2023
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NewsLidl renames loaf of bread following ‘sourfaux’ complaint
The product has been renamed from Sourdough Rye Crusty Bloomer to Crusty Wheat & Rye Bloomer after a customer complained it was made with 56% wheat flour
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NewsChristmas dinner veg more expensive after mults hike up prices
Several key veg lines such as carrots and potatoes have increased in price by more than 10% in the past month
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NewsHealth and environment action from food companies has slowed
The body’s State of the Nation’s Food Industry 2023 document shows there have been fewer commitments on tackling HFSS
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NewsTesco backs call for ban on fresh fruit and veg plastic
Tesco said it would welcome “effective government intervention on produce packaging removal”
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NewsTesco falls in British apple sales as Lidl outperforms market share
Tesco’s performance was described as ‘disappointing’ by British Apples & Pears executive chair Ali Capper
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NewsCo-op named biggest supporter of British berry industry for 2023 season
The growers’ group has announced that Co-op achieved the highest volume growth in berry sales with a 22.1% increase across all berries
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Analysis & FeaturesWho won the Christmas ads in 2023? Our judges give their verdict on all the ads that matter
This year’s batch of festive ads has been rolling out the celebs aplenty. But which is the best?
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NewsMeal donations help Lidl cut food waste by 43%
It means Lidl is well on course to hit its target of a 50% reduction by 2030
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NewsLidl claims supermarket first with guarantee all stores will deploy body cameras
The discounter has invested £2m to complete the rollout of the security measure across its UK estate by spring 2024
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NewsLidl puts toy donations at centre of 2023 Christmas ad
Lidl is hoping to capture the hearts of shoppers featuring an animated raccoon to highlight its childrens’ toy donation campaign
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesWatch: All the retailers’ Christmas adverts 2023
Asda was the first to launch a teaser for its Christmas advert this year staring a festive Michael Bublé
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NewsLidl GB partners with Kipster to bring ‘egg farm of the future’ to UK
Kipster’s farming concept will see British eggs produced by chickens farmed to the highest welfare standards and with a significantly reduced carbon footprint
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News‘Wholemeal’ 50/50 loaves may be instructed to relabel
Use of the word ’wholemeal in the naming or advertising’ of products that contain a blend of wheat flours is prohibited, according to Defra
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NewsCity Snapshot: ‘Unwavering commitment’ in London sees Lidl become capital’s third biggest supermarket
Lidl has overtaken Asda to become the third largest supermarket in London, hitting a market share high of 9.1%.