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Global alliance forms to promote the responsible sale of alcohol online
Global alcohol firms have formed an alliance with online retailers and delivery platforms to promote the responsible sale and delivery of alcohol online.
Feb 2, 2021


Walmart and HomeValet pilot smart coolers for grocery deliveries
Walmart has announced that it will be testing out grocery deliveries using a HomeValet’s smart box to keep food fresh outside of customer’s homes.
Jan 15, 2021


Krispy Kreme introduces dessert-inspired mini doughnuts
Krispy Kreme has launched a line of limited-edition mini doughnuts in the US this week, inspired by four fan-favourite desserts
Jan 12, 2021


Walmart returns Asda to British ownership in £6.8bn deal
Walmart has agreed to sell UK grocery chain Asda to the Issa brothers and private equity firm, TDR Capital, for an enterprise value of £6.8bn.
Oct 2, 2020


PepsiCo launches two direct-to-consumer online stores
PepsiCo has launched two online stores in the US, allowing consumers to order a range of PepsiCo snack and drink products directly from the company.
May 12, 2020


Aldi UK launches online grocery to help at-risk customers amid Covid-19
Aldi UK has announced it is selling groceries online for the first time, in the form of food parcels for at-risk individuals self-isolating amid Covid-19.
Apr 17, 2020


Food and beverage industry steps up efforts to fight Covid-19
Food and beverage companies have accelerated their efforts worldwide to provide support and relief to those most affected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 16, 2020


UK government relaxes laws to encourage supermarkets to join forces amid Covid-19
The UK government has relaxed trading laws and competition regulations in an attempt to allow supermarkets to work together during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Mar 23, 2020


Asda partners with Kellogg and Unilever for refill store trial
Asda has announced plans to trial a new sustainability store in Leeds where shoppers can refill containers of products such as coffee, rice and pasta.
Jan 20, 2020


Asda unveils own label vegan range at ‘affordable’ prices
UK supermarket Asda has launched a range of plant-based products from ready meals to sides, in a move to provide inexpensive meat...
Jan 6, 2020


Aldi to introduce reusable bags for fruit and veg
Aldi has announced plans to trial reusable bags for loose fruit and vegetables in its stores in Scotland, as part of its efforts to cut single-use plastics.
Nov 4, 2019


Kellogg joins collaboration to test virtual reality retail technology
Kellogg, Accenture and Qualcomm have launched a solution that uses eye-tracking technology to determine the best way to stock shelves for retailers.
Feb 18, 2019
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