Ocado news and analysis – Page 16
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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
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NewsCocos Organic launches kids’ range of coconut ‘yog tubes’
The dairy alternative product is available in strawberry and banana flavour and is free from dairy, gluten, nuts and refined sugar
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NewsMocktail brand Savyll secures £500k and lands Ocado listing
The London startup received the six-figure backing from angel investors
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NewsLondon cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield launches in Ocado
An exclusive range of six cheeses from the London cheesemonger has been made available at Ocado
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NewsJohn West recalls sardines duo as precautionary measure
Two of the fish brand’s sardine products have been recalled due to a possible microbiological contamination risk
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NewsOcado downgraded by Moody’s on ‘prolonged operating underperformance’
Ocado has had its debt ratings downgraded by ratings agency Moody’s on lower than expected profitability and pressures in its retail business
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NewsM&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging
The new packaging has replaced hard-to-recycle plastic sleeves with recyclable cardboard and a small amount of plastic film
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NewsCity News: Ocado’s whopping £211m loss leaves City sceptics feeling justified
Ocado has never been best known for making a profit, but plunging to a £211m loss in the first half went some way to justifying investor scepticism so far this year
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Comment & OpinionWas Ocado Retail CEO Melanie Smith pushed or did she jump?
That’s the question on everyone’s lips
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NewsOcado reveals location of first rapid delivery depot outside of London
Ocado said a new Zoom warehouse in Leeds will open by the end of the year
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado falls to £211m first half loss amid retail slowdown
Ocado has posted a £211m first half pre-tax lox amid a fall in retail sales as trading was hit by tough comparatives the rising cost of living crisis. Plus Britvic posts ‘robust’ first half growth, M&S CFO to depart and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsOcado Retail CEO Melanie Smith to depart next month
Smith has led the 50-50 joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S since 2019, when it was formed