All The Grocer articles in 01 April 2023
Previous issues.
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Profiles and Q&AsMy food & drink job: Lucy Wilkins, commercial executive, Ginsters
A graduate scheme led Lucy to the career in food she always dreamt of
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Profiles and Q&As
My food & drink job: Phoebe Williams, research scientist, Xampla
‘It’s really rewarding to understand why some products are so difficult to put on the market and to develop solutions to overcome those barriers’
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News
Carbon neutral potato Root Zero launches new pack and London campaign
The Puffin Produce potato brand has introduced a new pack size (1.5kg) and redesigned packaging that continues to be plastic-free and fully recyclable
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Comment & Opinion
How ChatGPT could change the game in food and drink marketing
Generative AI could have implications for marketing, recipe generation, accessibility and more, says Garry Williams, head of MAD business at Unit9
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Reports
Can Carlsberg succeed with low & no beer on the third try?
The maker of “probably the best lager in the world” has found low & no to be tricky market since entering it eight years ago
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News
Peperami unveils ‘mess free’ Pizza Buns cheese and salami snack
Peperami said the ’completely unique’ snacks will help to grow the meat snacking category
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News
Fentimans soft drinks recipe change sparks complaints
‘It’s pretty disappointing that Fentimans changed their cola recipe… The aftertaste is really bad,’ wrote one Twitter user
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News
Philip Morris promotes John Rennie to director of commercial operations
Rennie has worked at the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) for 14 years
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Range Preview
Sainsbury’s coronation range: patriotic snacks, cakes and booze
Sainsbury’s research suggests more than half of its shoppers are planning to celebrate the coronation
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News
Bel expands vegan cheese range with Nurishh Greek Style cubes
The cubes are dairy, lactose and gluten-free and are high in vitamin B12
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Comment & Opinion
Food manufacturing can – and should – attract the top engineering talent
Engineers play a fundamental role in food – without them, the sector would lack vital skills to ensure it can maintain production, says Ben Cooper, UK head of engineering at Bakkavor
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Analysis & Features
Tesco chief Ken Murphy’s plea to the government
Ken Murphy has made three demands for government support
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Analysis & Features
The psychology of cheap meat: how we rationalise factory-farming
Why do so many people eat factory-farmed meat despite caring deeply about animal welfare? Through a series of self-deceptions, humans have disconnected meat from its living source
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Analysis & Features
Inside Innocent: one of the first carbon-neutral factories in the world
Innocent splashed £200m on its first- ever factory, positioned on the edge of the port for fruit fresh off the boat. It is one of several moves to cut down its carbon footprint
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News
Shops in England to see business rates bill drop by more than 50%
The average shop’s bill will fall from £8,172 in 2022/23 to £3,678 in 2023/24, according to retail estate advisors Altus Group
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Comment & Opinion
Rated: the food and drink April Fools’ day pranks for 2023
The best and worst of grocery’s April fool’s pranks. From peri peri gum to, err, fruity flavoured water
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Analysis & Features
Parfetts Birmingham: a look inside the wholesaler’s southernmost depot
Last week, Parfetts opened its new 100,000 sq ft Birmingham cash & carry
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Video
Britain’s Biggest Brands enters physical world
The Museum of Brands features The Grocer’s up to date list of Britain’s Biggest Brands 2023
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Comment & Opinion
Is DTC dead? No, like much of online grocery, it’s just regrouping
DTC is past its pandemic heyday, but some brands are still making it work
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Analysis & Features
Why the DTC model is struggling post-Covid
Stuck-at-home consumers were captivated by direct-to-consumer offerings. But as they have returned to shops, many brands have followed
