The Grocer – EN

Tesco wins loyalty clash as Sainsbury’s ad complaint rejected
The ASA has rejected Sainsbury’s complaint about a Tesco poster that claimed Clubcard points were worth twice as much as Nectar points when converted to spend on groceries
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Ella Mills picks up Allplants before natural plant-based push
The Deliciously Ella founder has bought the Allplants brand out of administration to combine with her Plants business and act as a springboard to create a ‘natural, plant-based powerhouse’
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Media Bites 12 February: Trump, Pret and escaped salmon
The papers have been focusing on the impending Trump trade wars, as well as a warning of retail job losses and a subscription u-turn from Pret.
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Aldi to give away £3,000 in vouchers on Random Acts of Kindness Day
The discounter is having another go at rewarding loyalty with a receipt-based competition
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Startup Well & Truly ‘flattered’ by Cadbury copycat campaign
‘We’re honoured that Cadbury loved our creative idea so much,’ said Well & Truly founder Sara Trechman
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Doritos Dinamita hits UK as PepsiCo taps demand for spicy snacks
‘Gen Z are driving the demand for bold and exciting flavours,’ said PepsiCo
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Gillian Anderson’s G Spot hires new exec team for UK retail growth
Functional drinks brand G Spot has appointed a new executive team to spearhead its retail expansion in UK supermarkets and overseas
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Deliveroo plays down Will Shu exit reports
The company insisted the founder has no plans to leave
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Junk food ad ban facing legal challenge from food companies
The Advertising Association and other bodies have warned the plans to ban junk food ads would inhibit the ability for companies to advertise healthy products
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Aldi lawyers clash with GCA in £3.7m delisting court battle
A judge at yesterday’s hearing deferred a decision on whether the GCA evidence would be allowed, with a final decision expected in the next few weeks
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Lavazza responds to ‘decaf revolution’ with reimagined range
Decaf My Rich Break Beans (rsp: £12/500g) has launched via Amazon and DTC
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Asda sued for copyright infringement over mandarin orange variety
The French company Nadorcott has accused Asda of stocking shelves with Tang Gold mandarin oranges and infringing its plant breeding rights
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Brakes introduces new fresh chicken welfare standards for own-brand range
The chickens will have more space to move around and have access to enrichments
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Joe & Seph’s losses bulge in post-pandemic evolution
The gourmet popcorn maker said it is now back in the black and forecasting sales to grow over 20% next year
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Oatly upbeat on profitability despite missed targets
Oatly has executed a significant transformation in the past two years
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National Food Strategy recruiting ‘industry experts’ as sector council faces axe
It is understood the birth of the new expert panel could also spell the end for the Food & Drink Sector Council
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Fanta adds trio of new zero-sugar flavours
The NPD blitz comes after Fanta sales dipped last year
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Startup Bob claims world first with refillable hard bodywash for men
A starter bundle of applicator, two soap bars and a shower mount is priced at £21
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Scottish salmon farming industry employs greenwashing tactics, new report finds
None of the companies involved are operating in a way which adequately protects both fish welfare and the environment, the report said
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Sugro welcomes new member Monmore Confectionery
Monmore operates as both cash-and-carry and delivered wholesaler, as well as D2C
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