Archive of all The Co-op articles – Page 8
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News
Co-op takes price fight to convenience rivals with £70m investment
The Co-op has today extended its recent Member Prices initiative across almost 200 everyday grocery products
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Comment & Opinion
It’s time to end crime spree against shopworkers
Criminal acts at Co-op stores jumped to over 175,000 recorded incidents since the start of the year. That’s almost 1,000 each day
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Crime hitting Co-op stores ‘out of control’ as incidents reach new highs
Co-op campaign and public affairs director Paul Gerrard told The Grocer he was shocked by the “brazenness and scale” of the crimes committed
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Co-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 & Opinion
CMA 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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News
Co-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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News
Actimel 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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Co-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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Debbie 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 & Features
Supermarket 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 & Features
Tesco retains favourite supermarket status but Aldi edges closer
Price is once again king when it comes to supermarket shoppers.
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News
Nestlé 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 & Features
Is 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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News
Invisible 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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News
Unilever 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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Brewgooder 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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Co-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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Eight 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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Co-op pledges to improve chicken welfare
Retailer commits to reduce maximum stocking density but will not adopt Better Chicken Commitment
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News
Oatly 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