Ocado news and analysis – Page 13
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NewsVegan ready meal brand Allplants makes retail debut
The move into retail would help it reach ‘even more plant-curious people’ and prove frozen food was far ‘healthier and tastier’ than people often perceived, said the brand
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NewsDenhay adds no artificial nitrite lines to Bacon by Nature range
The range is available from 7 November in Whole Foods Market and online at Ocado, Waitrose, Amazon and Morrisons
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InterviewsWhy Zoom by Ocado’s boss George Dean is hoping slow and steady will win in rapid delivery
Dean admits it’s been a slow first few years for the rapid grocer. But now launching in Leeds, he hopes that’s about to change
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NewsVFC launches first kids’ product and new ‘more meat-like’ recipe
The brand said it had used ’cutting-edge extrusion technology’, which was ’gentle on proteins’ to create the product
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado enters South Korea with Lotte Shopping partnership
Ocado shares have leapt after signing a deal with South Korean consumer conglomerate Lotte Group to roll out its technology in the country
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Comment & OpinionOcado’s Nigella partnership: misstep or genius move?
As the cost of living crisis bites, is it wise to appoint a multimillionaire daughter of a Tory Lord, who is known for her decadent recipes?
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NewsOcado partners with Nigella Lawson on curated aisle and budget recipe range
Ingredients are chiefly “day-to-day essentials”, the resulting meals “all high on flavour and low on effort”
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NewsSheese adds two vegan cheese alternatives
The plant-based cheese brand has launched its Mighty Melter and The Italiano as the latest editions to its 40 product range
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NewsLeon expands grocery range into Asda and Ocado
Leon’s grocery brand debut came in 2019 as a Sainsbury’s-exclusive range of sauces, bread and dipping oilS
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Comment & OpinionShoppers have high standards for grocery delivery – even in inflationary times
Consumers may be price-sensitive but expectations around delivery remain firmly in the post-Covid era, says Graham Smith, strategic account director at Gophr
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NewsCrosta & Mollica moves into ready meals with Ocado range
The meals offered a ‘true taste of Italian cooking without the hassle’, claimed Crosta & Mollica
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NewsMeatless Farm launches chipolatas and chickenless roast for Christmas
The roast is designed to ‘rival the more traditional meat-based Sunday lunch’ and is ready in 35 minutes
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NewsPots & Co replaces ceramic pots with glass to improve sustainability
The glass pots will be 100% recyclable and 100% reusable as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability
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NewsHeinz expands Beanz brand into frozen ready meals with bowls trio
The trio of Beanz Bowls – inspired by ‘international cuisine’ – weigh in at under 400 calories and provide two to four portions of the recommended 5 a day
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NewsOcado adds top 14 allergen-free ‘aisle’ in free-from switch-up
The retailer said it was ‘committed to supporting our customers, no matter what their dietary requirements’
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NewsOcado Retail names Hannah Gibson CEO following Mel Smith’s shock departure
Gibson is currently chief product officer for Ocado’s technology arm
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NewsZoom by Ocado launches third location in Leyton
The site will create 130 jobs across a range of roles including team leaders, drivers and warehouse staff
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NewsYeo Valley Organic launches new kefir drinks in range expansion
The drinks will be available in Natural, Mango & Passionfruit and Cherry flavours and will be stocked in September in Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Waitrose
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NewsRefill Coalition trials not rolling out this year
The Grocer has learned the rollout of the refill solution is now planning to go live in the first quarter of 2023
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NewsSnacking challenger The Savourists adds non-HFSS Crunchits duo
The high-protein snacks are made from a blend of toasted edamame, black beans and puffed rice