Waitrose news and analysis – Page 48
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NewsWaitrose forced to change Plantlife range name over trademark issues
The supermarket is relaunching the vegan range with a new name
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NewsCity snapshot: Waitrose and Deliveroo extend partnership to 70 more stores
Waitrose and Deliveroo are expanding their partnership to meet ’strong customer demand’ by adding more than 70 new Waitrose locations by the summer
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NewsWaitrose to roll out dry-aged beef cabinets to more stores across the country
The supermarket is launching the dry-aged beef counters in 14 stores throughout this year
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NewsWaitrose moves to free-range milk with new grazing commitment
The move follows work by the retailer’s dairy farming group to monitor the emotional wellbeing of cows
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NewsThe Butterworks launches new premium spreadable SKU into Waitrose
The Butterworks’ West Country Spreadable is churned and hand salted to produce spreadable butter straight from the fridge.
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NewsGalipette Cidre launches rosé cider into Waitrose
The drink was made with ‘rare red-flesh apples’ from Brittany and Normandy, which gave it its ‘authentic rosé character, taste and deep amber colour’, said Galipette
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NewsMindful Chef launches chilled ready meals quartet into Waitrose
The brand said it hoped to “carve a space within the burgeoning category as the go-to healthier option, in turn shifting consumer perception of the prepared meal market”
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Grocer 33Tesco edges out Waitrose in low-scoring Grocer 33 week
This wasn’t a high scoring week overall but we were at least treated to a close battle for the top spot
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NewsEco-cleaning brand Homethings launches ‘world’s first’ powder to gel washing-up liquid
The NPD features 17.5g ‘active ingredient sachets’ that can be mixed with water to make 350ml of washing-up liquid
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NewsBiff’s Plant Shack launches first vegan chicken wing with ‘bone’ into Waitrose
The vegan bone is created using a sugarcane spear intended to imitate chicken wings without compromising on its plant-based status
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NewsBenecol hopes to reach new consumers with plant-based range
Benecol Oat products are plant-based alternatives made of oats and enriched with plant stanols to ‘help lower cholesterol’
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NewsAnimal welfare report urges ‘too slow’ food companies to do more
Waitrose and M&S retained their Tier 1 positions for the eight and ninth consecutive years respectively
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NewsAbsolut adds canned passionfruit martini to RTD lineup
Boasting ‘natural flavours of zesty passionfruit and sweet vanilla’ the 5% abv drink offered ‘a sophisticated taste experience’, said Absolut
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NewsJohn Lewis’ Sharon White: Ukraine crisis leading to ‘persistent’ inflation
Waitrose executive director James Bailey said maintaining a “strong relationship” with suppliers was vital in mitigating cost increases
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis restores staff bonus on profits rebound
The John Lewis Partnership has restored its staff bonus as a strong rebound in sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose boosted profits.
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NewsRussian Beluga Vodka disappears from sale amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
The spirits brand, which was previously stocked at Waitrose and Harvey Nichols, has been removed from both retailers’ websites
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NewsWaitrose hikes price of Essential range of sandwiches
Waitrose put the hikes down to associated rises in the cost of ingredients
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NewsMüller and Waitrose scrap coloured caps on milk bottles in plastic recycling trial
The move could increase availability of recycled high density polyethylene by 1,560 tonnes a year
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NewsUK retailers rally support for Ukraine as Russian invasion escalates
Retailers had pulled Russian products from shelves and made donations to Ukraine relief efforts
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NewsWaitrose forced to make u-turn on loyalty scheme following flood of customer complaints
The changes will be rolling out within the next two weeks