UK & Ireland Grocery News
Carlsberg Testing Paper Beer Bottles
Carlsberg has unveiled the latest innovation in sustainable packaging – a paper beer bottle.
The Danish brewing giant has been involved in the development of...
Monster To Acquires Coca-Cola Plant In Ireland
Monster Beverage Corporation, the makers of the energy drink of the same name, has bought Coca-Cola’s plant in Athy, Co Kildare, Ireland.
Coca-Cola had announced...
Strikes At Wilko’s Distribution Centres Suspended Following Talks
Potentially damaging strikes at two Wilko distribution centres have been put on hold following talks to resolve a dispute over new weekend working rotas.
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Birds Eye And Sainsbury’s Revamp Frozen Aisle To Promote Healthier Eating
Birds Eye has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to deliver an eye-catching aisle takeover to encourage shoppers to add a wider variety of frozen vegetables...
2 Sisters Food Selling Christmas Puddings Business To Valeo Foods
The 2 Sisters Food Group has agreed a deal to sell its Matthew Walker Christmas puddings unit as part of ongoing moves to restructure...
Superdrug Launches Rapid Click & Collect Service
Superdrug is hoping to utilise its online operation to bring more shoppers into its stores with the launch of a 30-minute click & collect...
Chief Medical Officer Wants Food Banned On Public Transport To Fight...
A ban on food on public transport and an extension of the sugar tax are among radical proposals by the outgoing chief medical officer...
How Sainsbury’s Argos Creates A Modern Marketing Culture
The former marketing boss of Sainsbury’s Argos believes breaking down hierarchical barriers and reverse mentoring are key to building modern marketing teams.
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Lidl Stepping Up Preparations For Online Store
Further evidence has emerged that Lidl is planning to launch an e-commerce operation in the UK.
Back in June, it was revealed that the discounter...
Tesco Starts Testing Amazon Go-Style Store
Tesco has confirmed that it is trialling a hi-tech convenience store format which allows customers to load up their shopping bags and then walk...