Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?

Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?
This year’s biggest winner at The Grocer Gold Awards bagged an impressive four accolades… In a sector as fiercely competitive as grocery and FMCG, The Grocer Gold Awards are a prestigious marker of quality, innovation, and success within the market. Now that the 2023 awards have been and gone, let’s take a deep dive into
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Price cuts to this one product suggest good things for inflation

These supermarket price cuts suggest good things for inflation
Are inflationary pressures easing? Supermarket price cuts to one particular product suggest a light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what you need to know: What is the current rate of UK inflation? Supermarket price cuts: cause for hope? How to stay up-to-date with industry trends. What is the current rate of UK inflation?
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Ranked: the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme

Ranked: the best supermarket loyalty scheme, from Tesco to Lidl
With value at the very top of the typical consumer’s priority list, retailers have been competing for the title of the UK’s best supermarket loyalty scheme. But which has come out on top? I think it’s fair to say that we know a thing or two about supermarkets. And we’ve been watching closely as the
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The top 10 UK grocery brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?

The top 10 UK brands have been revealed: did your favourite make the cut?
In a year full of setbacks and financial strains, certain superbrands have still achieved sales success. Is your favourite in the list of the top 10 UK brands? Let’s break down… What are Britain’s top 10 grocery brands? The trends driving brand value. Opportunities for 2023 business growth. If you’re looking for more than just
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Why are consumers boycotting big brands?

Greenwashing: Why are consumers boycotting big brands?
More and more consumers are boycotting their favourite brands in favour of their values. But what is the major moral dilemma causing shoppers to take their custom elsewhere? You might have heard of ‘greenwashing,’ but do you know how big of an impact it’s having on household brands? Don’t worry; this article will cover all
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Businesses: what are you doing about supermarket supply chain shortages?

How can businesses handle supermarket supply chain shortages?
Businesses and consumers alike have been hit by the latest supermarket supply chain shortages. Are you concerned about the impact on your organisation? If so, here’s what you need to know: The real reasons why there’s a fruit and vegetable shortage. The supermarkets most affected by supermarket supply chain shortages, and why. How long supermarket
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The UK favourite supermarket revealed: do you shop there?

The UK favourite supermarket revealed: Do you shop at Aldi, Tesco, Asda, or Sainsbury's?
What do British consumers value most in their weekly shop? Recent polling from YouGov has revealed the UK favourite supermarket – and offered valuable insights into changing consumer habits. What is the UK favourite supermarket? The British public has spoken… Now, it’s official. The most popular supermarket chain in the UK is (drumroll please): Aldi!
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Sustainability news: the UK’s plastic bottle deposit return scheme

Sustainability news: the UK’s plastic bottle deposit return scheme
Have you heard about the new plastic bottle deposit return scheme coming to the UK? If not, don’t worry – this is everything you need to know… What is the plastic bottle deposit return scheme UK? What are the plastic bottle deposit return scheme regulations? When will the deposit return scheme start in England? Drinks
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Sainsbury’s steps towards Net Zero with hydrogen-powered HGV trial

Sainsbury’s steps towards Net Zero with hydrogen-powered HGV trial
Big Four grocer Sainsbury’s has successfully completed a hydrogen-powered HGV trial.   Read all about the outcome of the trial, how it contributes to Sainsbury’s long-term sustainability goals, and what it means for consumer products businesses like yours.   Sainsbury’s has kickstarted 2023 by reaching a significant sustainability milestone.   Working with electric vehicles (EV) company Electra,
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The battle for the Big Four: will Lidl overtake Morrisons?

The battle for the Big Four: will Lidl overtake Morrisons?
Lidl’s profits have soared through the cost-of-living crisis. Will they overtake Morrisons as the UK’s fifth biggest supermarket? And is there potential for Lidl to break into the Big Four? For years, the line-up of the UK’s four biggest supermarkets remained roughly the same. But, as unprecedented price rises ushered in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis,
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What are supermarkets doing about ‘unambitious’ sustainability efforts?

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-Op, and Marks & Spencer: what are supermarkets doing about ‘unambitious’ sustainability efforts?
MPs and environmental organisations have spoken out against British supermarkets’ “unambitious” sustainability initiatives. What are brands like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Marks & Spencer doing to improve their efforts? A recent report by the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee (Efra), a cross-party parliamentary group, has called recent efforts by supermarkets to reduce plastic waste ‘lacklustre’.
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HFSS: the rise of alcoholic drinks displays in UK supermarkets

HFSS: the rise of alcoholic drinks displays in UK supermarkets
There are new limitations on displaying high in fat, salt, or sugar products in supermarkets. This means more display space for other products… Restrictions on advertising foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar, also known as the HFSS Advertising Ban, has led to a change in how off-fixture displays are typically stocked in
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The battle for the Big Four

Battle for the Big Four: discount grocer Aldi
Discounters continue to disrupt the supermarket status quo… What does that mean for an FMCG brand like yours? Aldi vs Morrisons You’ve probably heard that there’s been a major shake-up in the supermarket industry. In September, data agency Kantar found that Aldi had overtaken Morrisons as the fourth biggest supermarket in the UK for the
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