Tesco news and analysis
Tesco is the largest supermarket in the UK. With more than 3,000 retail stores in Britain, it operates across Extra hypermarkets, supermarkets and in the convenience space, with the Express format. It also runs the market-leading customer loyalty programme Tesco Clubcard. Online business, Tesco.com, offers home delivery and click & collect services. The Grocer runs Tesco news, analysis, insight and opinion.
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NewsHeinz rebrands Tartare Sauce as Fish & Chips Sauce to broaden appeal
Billed as ‘Tartare 2.0’, the NPD is ‘a herbier, creamier condiment’ than the original, according to Heinz
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NewsBranston adds Chilli Piccalilli to ‘re-engage’ pickle fans
The launch will be supported by a digital media campaign, including recipe videos
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NewsTesco launches F&F clothing online for first time since 2018
It is the first time since 2018, when it closed Tesco Direct, that customers will be able to buy online through Tesco’s website
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NewsBeyond Meat launches Beyond Steak Pieces into UK market
The steak pieces are made from wheat and faba bean protein, and contain 24g of protein per 100g
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Sam Tyzack, national account manager, CCEP
‘The opportunity to work abroad appealed, as Coca-Cola operates in nearly every country in the world
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NewsAngus & Oink wins Tesco and Sainsbury’s listings through SHS tie-up
Angus & Oink was founded by husband-and-wife team Scott and Malissa Fraser in 2013
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco resurrect interest in scaled-up refill & reuse?
Tesco has joined a new industry panel with GoUnpackaged
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NewsTesco boosts chicken welfare standards, completing switch to 20% more space
Tesco has also provided additional financial support of around £50m to help farmers in its chicken supply chain implement the change
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NewsTesco central Europe CEO to leave after 30 years
Tesco’s central Europe CEO is leaving the supermarket giant after 30 years with the company
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NewsUnilever quizzed over climate whistleblower claims with Tesco next in firing line
Campaign group ShareAction will question Unilever over its resilience planning and food supply chain management in the face of climate change
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KVI TrackerRustlers shrinks microwave burgers, citing inflationary pressures
‘Our core focus is to provide the best-value products,’ said Rustlers owner Kepak
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NewsJuicy Marbles launches plant-based Pork-ish protein
Pork-ish is a mini loin and the brand’s ‘most affordable whole cut’ to date
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NewsTesco increases meal deal price by £3
Tesco has increased the price of its Tesco Finest dine-in meal deal by 25%.
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NewsPlenish unveils juice shots range for kids and revamped dosing bottle
The innovations represented ‘a significant next step in the shots category’, said owner Carlsberg Britvic
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NewsWotsits adds Mac ‘n’ Cheese meals in partnership with Samworth Brothers
The range would ‘spark impulse purchases in a traditionally older-skewing market’ said Wotsits owner PepsiCo
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NewsMinimally processed plant-based ingredient Veg’chop launches in Tesco
Veg’chop is made from pulses, seeds and veg with a savoury, seasoned and slightly nutty flavour
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NewsTesco legend Sir Terry Leahy warns government food strategy ‘fighting on too many fronts’
Leahy said the new Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) had been given too many ‘cross-cutting’ objectives
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Range PreviewTesco to roll out Rondanini’s new Spanish-inspired range
Will Brits swap burritos for bravas? DeNada’s new range of Spanish-inspired ready meals hopes they’ll say sí
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Deliveroo’s white label offer tempt supermarkets?
Deliveroo Express is set to rival an established Uber Eats service
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NewsDRS launch on track as government approves industry’s bid
Execs from Tesco, Heineken, Co-op and Coca-Cola are on the board of the UK DMO