Tag: Tesco

Irn Bru 500ml & 330ml energy

Sampling blitz for Bru energy

Thousands of consumers are trying Irn-Bru Energy for the first time this month, according to AG Barr, which has launched a new mass sampling campaign for the brand.
IGD

Industry faces in at insight body

COMMERCIAL insight and social impact body, IGD, has added four food and consumer goods industry figures to its board of trustees.

Fighting for a healthier diet

Emma Thompson,  Jamie Oliver and  Giovanna Fletcher are among the cast of celebrities encouraging children to eat veg in a new TV ad

No charge for electric vehicles

Volkswagen has installed free charging points for electric vehicles at 400 Tesco stores across the UK
Tesco staff stacking shelves

Tesco bans all plastic ring packs

Tesco has pledged to scrap all soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from its beer and cider range.
Tesco healthier range

Health goals for Booker

Tesco has pledged to extend its commitment to healthier food to the Booker arm of its business, as well as its Central European operations.

Donations push from Tesco

More than 250 new food donation points are being installed in Tesco stores across the UK in a bid to support local communities
Potatoes

Unwashed spuds back on shelf

TESCO is trialling the sale of unwashed potatoes in a bid to reduce waste and increase shelf life.
Tesco community cooks

No recess for Tesco school

Tesco’s culinary initiative is back for a second phase of community cook training.
Tesco Express store exterior

Tesco bids to hit zero in 15 years

Electric vehicles, renewable energy farms and solar panels at its stores are all part of Tesco’s plan to hit zero net carbon by 2035
Orange Galaxy and Maltesers

Seasonal fruit flavour

Orange is the flavour of the moment at Mars Wrigley, with the firm unveiling a range of chocolate SKUs with a citrus twist.
Graham's squidgies

Kids packs from Graham’s

Scottish dairy brand Graham’s has entered the children’s market for the first time.
Asda no fruit veg bags trial

Multiples step up their environmental activity in bid to cut plastic waste

For decades, environmental campaigners have argued that sustainability is essential to our future health, wealth and happiness; it seems like the supermarkets are waking up to that reality too
Scottish Grocer 2015 Award for Industry Achievement

Booker boss announces retirement

Wilson plans to step down in February 2021 CHARLES Wilson, chief executive of Booker, is set to retire in February 2021. Under Wilson’s 15-year tenure at...
Heineken green grip

Multipack plastic in the bin

Heineken has launched new plastic-free multipack packaging across UK supermarkets.
Actiph

One million for Scottish water brand

Scottish alkaline water brand Actiph has secured £1m from investors through a crowdfunding campaign.