The Co-op news and analysis – Page 11
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NewsCo-op members to earn rewards via Uber Eats
Members can earn cashback and rewards for their communities when using the rapid delivery app
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Comment & OpinionCMA turns attention to suppliers, but what will ‘profiteering’ probe achieve?
Timing, it seems, is everything these days, but especially when it comes to announcements from the competition watchdog
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NewsCo-op pushes member prices in new ad campaign
The Co-op has committed 65% of its annual marketing budget to promote membership pricing
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NewsActimel launches new immune system-boosting range
The new range of shots have been designed to support the immune system with 100% of the reference intake of vitamin D
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NewsCo-op launches Roy’s Rolls and The Kabin cupcakes in Coronation Street tie-up
Co-op opened its doors on the soap’s set in April 2018, which was dubbed one of the biggest product placement partnerships on British TV
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NewsDebbie White to take over from Allan Leighton as Co-op chair
White spent 13 years with Sodexo covering a range of executive roles at the French foodservice giant between 2004 and 2017
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket buyers share how to get NPD into their baskets
In the fiercely competitive world of NPD, industry insiders share how to make a brand stand out to buyers
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco retains favourite supermarket status but Aldi edges closer
Price is once again king when it comes to supermarket shoppers.
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NewsNestlé eyes global launch for vegan foie gras alternative
It has since applied to register the name ‘Veggie Gras’ as an international trademark with the Intellectual Property Office
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Analysis & FeaturesIs paper packaging really more sustainable than plastic?
The massive amounts of wood required in paper’s production, plus issues around its recyclability, mean the choice to use it is complicated
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NewsInvisible tags trialled on bottles to trace recycling rates
Recycling tech company Polytag is deploying the system in conjunction with waste giant Biffa’s material recycling facility (MRF) in Teesside
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NewsUnilever teams up with Co-op in donating ‘essential’ items to FareShare
Unilever will donate one product to FareShare for every two selected products purchased from Co-op, spanning its household, personal care and food brands
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NewsBrewgooder and Brooklyn Brewery launch beer made from fonio
The innovation aimed to highlight fonio as a ‘great-tasting’ ingredient with sustainability credentials
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NewsCo-op and RSPB join forces to support UK peatland restoration
The projects will deliver environmental benefits including the protection of natural habitats for wildlife, potentially improving water quality, and reducing flood risk
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NewsEight more suppliers join Co-op Apiary incubator scheme
The selected suppliers will work towards getting their products on shelf before the end of the year
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NewsCo-op pledges to improve chicken welfare
Retailer commits to reduce maximum stocking density but will not adopt Better Chicken Commitment
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NewsOatly launches new oat drink lines with improved recipes
The new Light, Semi and Whole products have better recipes for improved performance in drinks, cooking and baking, alongside the launch of a ‘no’ sugars variant
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ReportsBrands, incubator schemes and why they work — or not
Of our four examples, one folded just six months after launching into retail
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NewsCo-op targets close to third of quick commerce grocery market within four years
The retailer’s ambition is to take 30% of the UK quick convenience market, which it defines as fast deliveries made from stores to customer homes
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NewsM&S sees online visibility increase thanks to TikTok boost
The increase in the retailer’s visibility metric sees it rank second only to Tesco, which saw its visibility increase by 6% in the past 12 months