Day: October 16, 2024
John West suffers first loss since 2010 after absorbing price hikes
John West had tried raising prices but suffered a consequent fall in volumes
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More than half of UK grocery products packaged in unnecessary plastic, research claims
The analysis by packaging giant DS Smith found 51% of food and drink items in UK supermarkets were packaged in unnecessary plastic, amounting to 29.8 billion avoidable pieces annually
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City Snapshot: Just Eat’s UK growth cannot prevent global slowdown
Just Eat Takeaway kept up its strong growth in the UK and Ireland but could not prevent a global slowdown led by North America. Plus, the latest supermarket sales data from NielsenIQ and UK inflation figures from ONS
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Media bites 16 October: IMF, James Watt, Fenwick, John Lewis
BrewDog founder and former CEO James Watt has attacked plans by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise capital gains tax
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Unite to sue Oscar Mayer over alleged fire and rehire threats at Wrexham
The labour union is launching a multimillion-pound legal case against ready meal maker Oscar Mayer
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DP World confirms £1bn investment in London Gateway hub
The logistics giant confirmed it would go ahead with the investment at Labour’s investment summit on Monday
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Poundland loyalty scheme going UK-wide
Poundland Perks has been trialled in about 100 stores so far and goes UK-wide tomorrow
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Indonesian government kiboshes seasonal worker recruitment
Last week the Ministry of Manpower in Indonesia said it would no longer permit direct recruitment of workers via UK seasonal worker operator Agri-HR
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Scottish Wholesale Association appoints new VP Jon Mack
Mack will join president Tom Slaven to work with association members on key issues
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Booker locks prices on 800 lines during Christmas season
The wholesaler’s new catering guide contains new products and festive centrepieces
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Vegan Food Group sells German factory to European tofu player
European tofu producer New Originals Company will continue to partner with VFG after buying the Wiesbaum site from the group
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Highland Park ups emphasis on Orkney in major brand overhaul
The updated branding has rolled out from this month
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L’Or looks to woo home baristas with grocery debut for coffee beans range
L’Or has previously sold whole beans but only via its DTC platform
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Wrap calls for government ban on fruit & veg plastic packaging
Calls for a ban come as voluntary reduction plans have floundered
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Brexit red tape and climate change pushing UK self-sufficiency to ‘critical low’ levels
A City Harvest report points to Brexit costs and extreme weather as the main threats to the UK’s food self-sufficiency
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Nisa to drop fuel levy to £3.66 per delivery for first time since August 2023
In a letter sent to retailers, seen by The Grocer, Nisa said: “We will continue to track the cost of fuel on a quarterly basis and make any necessary amendments
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Sainsbury’s rapped by ASA over influencer’s affiliate link to formula
Affiliate links allow content creators to earn commission from their followers’ clicks and purchases
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Red Bull’s fizz finally begins to flatten
The brand’s volume growth eased in 2023 after rising by around 20% for two consecutive years
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WineGB piles further pressure on government over duty ahead of budget
The industry is ramping up its demands as the ending of temporary easement on duty for wine comes into sight
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Gosh loses more sales due to plant-based exodus
Gosh said ‘meat mimics’ were under the most pressure in the market, while losses at Enough doubled in 2023
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