Ocado - Latest News and Analysis
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NewsFreja takes aim at ‘ultra-processed’ stock cubes as it unveils instant bone broth sachets
The sachets were a ‘convenient and affordable alternative’ to regular stock cubes
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NewsBiotiful Gut Health expands organic range with two kefir drink SKUs
The new SKUs – Blossom Honey and Vanilla Chai – join the Original varient on shelves this month
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NewsOcado launches challenger brand programme Ocado Roots
The online retailer has long backed challenger brands, many of whom won their first major listing on Ocado before launching into ’big four’ supermarkets
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NewsOcado launches new retail media offering, Ocado Ads
The launch of Ocado Ads comes as ad spend for the retail media industry is expected to pass £4bn in the UK this year
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NewsBeyond Belief Brewing Co unveils beer made from waste pasta
The brewer is an offshoot of pasta supplier and fourth-generation family business Ugo Foods
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Comment & OpinionOcado has the right idea on refill, but we need a standard approach
If made law, a collaborated industry solution to standardise containers, packaging and processes would take no time at all, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Big InterviewsHow Amit Chitnis helped Ocado Retail rediscover its mojo
Amit Chitnis sees Ocado as the future of grocery retail. But first, the new chief commercial officer needed to focus firmly on present day challenges
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NewsFunctional soda brand Fhirst seals grocery debut with Ocado
The brand was launched in 2023 and is also sold on Amazon
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Analysis & FeaturesRefills, riots and cats: this month in grocery on TikTok
From alcohol aisles on lockdown to cats shopping at Sainsbury’s, here’s what you missed this month online in the world of grocery
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NewsDeliveries commence from Ocado-operated Coles CFCs in Australia
The launch of the sites had been delayed by over a year, in order to “rectify construction issues” at the Melbourne site
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Analysis & FeaturesSecond barcode revolution: are you ready for QR codes?
The standard supermarket barcode is nearing the end of its useful life. In its place, a new generation of QR codes have the potential to transform retail
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NewsKiddylicious enters babyfood pouches with ‘added benefits’ range
The eight-strong lineup will ‘complement our weaning finger food range’, Kiddylicious said
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NewsSimplyV unveils plant-based parmesan alternative ParmVegan
It joins the brand’s gourmet slices (intense and mild), a mature block and grated plant-based cheese in the online retailer.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan new Ocado pilot finally crack the code of refillable packaging?
Ocado is the latest retailer to take a stab at reusable packaging. Can it finally provide a route to scale where others have failed?
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NewsSaint Agur relaunches whipped blue cheese line
The product is a combination of cream cheese and Saint Agur Blue Cheese
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s behind the stellar growth of Ocado Retail?
Following the M&S tie-up, it’s now the UK’s fastest-growing grocer
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NewsOcado first to pilot online reusable packaging scheme
Once used or decanted, customers then return the empty vessel to the Ocado driver when they next deliver
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the fmcg sector walk the walk on LGBTQ+ issues?
As Pride celebrations take place around the world, fmcg brands are rushing to fly the flag. But are they practising what they preach, or is it a case of ‘rainbow washing’?
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado raises £700m to refinance debt
Ocado has raised £450m in an upsized bond offering to refinance debt along with a separate £250m bond issuance
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NewsCity News: Rollercoaster week as Ocado shares rebound on earnings upgrade
It’s been another rollercoaster week in the life of Ocado, as the under-fire online supermarket suffered a share price plunge on Monday on a broker downgrade – only to bounce straight back the next day on an earnings upgrade