Tesco news and analysis – Page 61
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Comment & OpinionASA’s Tesco ruling shows the complexity of promoting plant-based environmental credentials
The ASA said it would expect to see evidence that switching to products in the Plant Chef range would positively affect the environment
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NewsTesco rapped for ‘misleading’ vegan burger environmental claims
The watchdog found Tesco had failed to back up its claims that switching to Plant Chef burgers would ’positively affect the environment’
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Comment & OpinionIs criticism of supermarket bosses’ exorbitant bonuses amid cost of living crisis justified?
Because profits (and other more complex metrics) have exploded in the past year, performance compensations tied to those financial metrics ultimately grew at a higher rate too
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NewsOutgoing M&S CEO Steve Rowe bags final £1.6m bonus
His total pay packet was £2.6m, up from £1.1m in 2020/2021
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NewsTesco uses supplier price negotiations to hike requests for ‘back margin’ payments
It marks the return of the so-called ‘back margin’ practice that had been largely stamped out by former Tesco boss Dave Lewis
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NewsPeperami expands Chicken Bites lineup with new Roasted flavour
The NPD would appeal ‘to a wider demographic of shoppers looking for better-for-you snacks to incorporate into their daily diets’, said Peperami
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NewsTesco announces winners of Dragons’ Den style eco accelerator programme
The Innovation Connections programme paired a raft of startups with long-term Tesco suppliers to trial green initiatives
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NewsBirds Eye expands Green Cuisine range with Fishless Fillets
The Fishless Fillets are made of rice protein and have the same crispy coating as on the traditional fish fillet
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NewsAsda budget range Just Essentials hits shelves
More than 60 items, including meat products, ready meals and fruit & veg, will be in store and online by the end of this week
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NewsJohn West expands On The Go range with pasta and rice variants
The new On The Go Tuna Pots are available in four variants and will go on sale in July
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NewsTesco extends egg supplier contracts amid mounting financial concerns
The deals would secure supply amid ’challenging market conditions’, Tesco said
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NewsEmmi Caffè Latte iced coffee announces Love Island partnership
The brand collaboration will kick off with a new TV ad and an exclusive on-pack competition to win two pairs of tickets to the live final Love Island party
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Grocer 33Morrisons edges out Asda in mystery shop but Tesco Clubcard Prices are cheapest
Morrisons was exclusively cheapest for five lines, including the tomatoes
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NewsTesco pilots new staff training programme for CPR and defibrillator use
The supermarket has a network of more than 2,500 defibrillators
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Comment & OpinionHFSS regulation is only one piece of the puzzle in driving healthier choices
While legislative frameworks are an important first step, a range of actions are needed to address societal health issues, says Sharon Bligh, director, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition at The Consumer Goods Forum
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NewsNew eco-label to get supermarket trials in ‘big step forward’ for transparency
Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco will pilot the new label over the summer, with plans for a wider industry rollout as early as next year
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Grocer 33Poor availability proves the downfall of most retailers in mystery shop
Tesco’s Thirsk superstore was our winner this week – the only store to earn points for stock availability
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest but Tesco Clubcard undercuts again in our Grocer 33 price comparison
Asda continues to struggle to fend off growing inflationary pressures, while Tesco’s Clubcard strategy is proving a winner
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NewsTesco to go ahead with HFSS multibuy ban despite government u-turn
Tesco recently pledged to ensure 65% of its sales came from healthy products by 2025
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NewsCompanies sign up to pilot ‘game-changing’ protocols on Scope 3 GHG emissions
Wrap revealed the new protocols after months of consultation following the COP26 summit in Glasgow last year