Archive of all Ocado articles – Page 15
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Ocado says robotic picking system will soon work in ‘very small warehouses’
Matthews indicated the debut of this smaller format automated warehouse would first be seen in the US
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Surya Foods launches Laila Celebration food range ahead of Diwali
The launch will be supported by a promotional campaign, which will offer shoppers the chance to win a 24-carat gold coin every day
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Oliver’s Cupboard launches ‘inclusive’ babyfood range
The recipes had been developed to introduce babies to the ’world of flavours’ that exist in the UK, said Oliver’s Cupboard
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Ocado to trial Wayve driverless delivery vans on urban routes
The 12-month trial of the tech will “explore first-hand how Wayve can handle congested streets and challenging manoeuvres
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Heinz invests £2.5m in new plant-based brand Plant Proteinz
The launch would make ‘plant-based eating accessible for all consumers’, said Heinz
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Ocado supplier reveals hybrid biomethane and electric tractor
The company’s patented technology allows for the tractor to accommodate larger biomethane cylinders meaning tractors can operate for longer.
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JFC breaks ground on ‘world’s largest vertical farm’
New indoor farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire will provide 148,000 sq ft of growing space when complete
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Ocado welcomes robot meal maker at Hatfield HQ canteen
The move is the first deployment of tech company Karakuri’s Semblr robot
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Ocado extends own-label range into household essentials
More than 70 essentials products have been added to the brand’s own range
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City News: Ocado Retail suffers impact of Erith fire as growth takes hit
The joint venture between Ocado and M&S saw a 10.6% drop in third-quarter revenues from £578.8m back to £517.5m
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City snapshot: Ocado sales drop 10.6% as Erith fire and online slowdown hits growth
Ocado Retail has announced a 10.6% drop in third quarter revenues as it suffered the effects of a fire at its Erith customer fulfilment centre and exceptional strong comparatives from 2020. Plus, CD&R strikes agreement with Morrisons pension scheme trustees, grocery sales fall and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Heinz adds Kumana avocado-based hot sauces to UK portfolio
They have quietly rolled into Ocado ahead of a wider retail launch planned for 2022
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Ocado launches second biggest CFC, in Purfleet
Ocado Retail’s sixth CFC opening coincides with the one-year anniversary of its switchover from Waitrose to M&S
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Food shortages ease… but worst is yet to come as HGV driver crisis continues
As changes to self-isolation rules mean fully vaccinated workers must no longer isolate, new research by The Grocer reveals food shortages have now eased
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Comment & Opinion
Despite Tim Steiner’s reservations, there is plenty of confidence in the ultra-fast delivery model
Technological advancements are springing up in the most unlikely of retailers
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Is Ocado’s Tim Steiner right to shrug off ultra-fast grocery delivery?
A slew of ultra-fast players – from Getir to Gorillas and Weezy – have entered the UK market, but Ocado’s Tim Steiner has dismissed them as a fad
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Actiph launches vitamin sparkling water drinks brand Acti-Vit
It comes after Actiph saw its revenues double and exports soar by 300% during the pandemic
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Ocado nearly doubles size of West London site
The expansion at Origin takes Ocado’s total space within Segro’s portfolio to over 400,000 sq ft across three buildings
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Why Ocado’s third fire in three years is actually ‘good news’
Some argue the latest episode shows lessons have been learned
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Ocado robot collision causes fire at Erith CFC
Thousands of customer orders were cancelled or diverted to other fulfilment locations after the fire on Friday afternoon