All Own label articles
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NewsMcBride inks £170m co-manufacturing contract with Vestacy
Under the agreement, McBride has acquired two dedicated factories from Reckitt carve-out Vestacy in Spain and Portugal for a “nominal” consideration through a share purchase agreement
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NewsHeart of England Co-op switches to foodservice-led convenience strategy with Warwick launch
The convenience store centres on food to go, with hot counters and made-to-order products under its own-label DeliCo brand, alongside a 1,200 sq ft Bewiched Coffee shop
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NewsIceland Foods returns to South Korea with new concessions deal
It is Iceland’s latest supply partnership as part of a renewed push into Asian markets
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the deal with Asda’s indie convenience push?
Last week, Asda announced a new wholesale supply model for independent retailers, after striking a partnership with Scottish retailer One O One to trial its new Asda Convenience fascia in three Glasgow stores
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Protein: 24 October
From water to coffee and snack bars to porridge pots, it seems like protein is in everything these days
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NewsTesco unveils improved Fred & Flo baby and toddler range
The relaunched lineup now covers nappies, nappy pants, wipes, toiletries and feeding accessories, as well all Tesco’s private label babyfood products
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NewsTesco trials Finest coffee machines with drinks included in meal deal
The machines are being trialled in two locations: Tesco’s Brixton and Moorgate Express stores
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NewsMorrisons condemned for sourcing own-label chicken from China
Animal rights campaigners, industry groups and customers criticised the retailer after it was revealed Chinese chicken had been used in a packet of Morrisons Hot & Spicy Breaded Chicken Tenders
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Centra’s biggest-ever Northern Ireland store
Centra The Barbican’s 7,900 sq ft store prioritises the customer journey and features a wide range of meals including Musgrave NI’s first bespoke sub-brand dedicated to a specific store
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Category ReportWhy branded pizzas are flying in grocery
What’s the outlook for the big names in takeaway pizza? And how are grocery brands strengthening their foothold?
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NewsAsda launches wholesale supply model for independent stores
Asda has struck an initial agreement with Scottish independent retailer One O One to trial its new Asda Convenience fascia at three of its stores in Glasgow
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NewsMusgrave NI’s biggest-ever Centra store sees sales jump 14% post-refit
The store, known in Newcastle as Centra The Barbican, reopened in April after transitioning from its sister retail brand, SuperValu
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NewsWaitrose adds own-label and branded lines in major olive oil push
Waitrose has expanded its own-label olive oil range with six new lines, alongside merchandising three upmarket olive oil brands
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NewsLA Foods opens 14th store with new Nisa fascia
The London-based retailer said the 3,000 sq ft store, which launched in Islington on 8 August, cemented its 25-year partnership with Nisa owner Co-op Wholesale
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NewsM&S calls for fibre labelling rules to allow ‘everyday language’
The retailer has told the health secretary it wants to say ‘improves gut health’ instead of ‘faecal bulk’ or ‘intestinal transit time’
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InterviewsHamza Hussain: the UK’s youngest supermarket MD
Abu Bakr’s Hamza Hussain is the 23-year-old supermarket MD with plans to take on the big four and create the ‘Asian Asda’
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Pasta & Pasta Sauces: 3 October
Social media trends have played a major role in our pasta-eating habits over recent years
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InterviewsGraeme Clark on Finsbury’s ‘billion-pound bakery’ plan
Finsbury Food Group’s CCO has helped ensure strong growth despite ‘constant change’. Now he’s overseeing its biggest-ever growth capital project
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NewsWaitrose reports demand for wintry comfort food despite heatwaves
The supermarket suggested customers were experiencing ‘feta fatigue’ as summer salads lost their appeal while the heatwaves continue.
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s long-term own-label deals are a threat to brands
Once the quality gap closes in fresh, dairy, meat and poultry, the brand premium becomes harder and harder to defend, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants