AI in Private Brand, Sustainability Stories and Holiday Treats + Kroger, Ikea and Tesco News

WATCH NOW! Welcome to Velocity This Week, where we dive into the latest news and insights from the world of retailer owned brands. In this edition, we'll explore some exciting developments in sustainability, holiday collaborations, and innovative product offerings. Join me as we uncover the potential impact of these trends and look ahead to

AI in Private Brand, Sustainability Stories and Holiday Treats + Kroger, Ikea and Tesco News2024-01-02T19:38:28-05:00

Tesco’s ambitious net zero targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Earlier this month British retailer Tesco has outlined an ambitious plan for emissions reduction across its operations and value chain as it becomes one of the first retailers globally to have its *net-zero **science-based targets validated by the ***Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the official body that validates climate targets. Tesco’s targets include stretching

Tesco’s ambitious net zero targets validated by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)2023-08-21T14:24:47-04:00

Tesco Reveals Adventurous Global Meals Cooking Trends

UK shoppers are increasingly cooking international dishes at home to save money – and experimenting with adventurous flavors from across the globe. Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, has revealed that sales of ingredients and meal kits for a range of global cuisines have been consistently rising in the last year, as customers look for

Tesco Reveals Adventurous Global Meals Cooking Trends2023-08-06T12:04:09-04:00

Tesco Unveils New Plastic Saving Ground Beef Packs

Customers picking up fresh Ground beef (mince) in some Tesco stores will notice a big change in how it’s packaged. Instead of the traditional tray/top wrap pack, shoppers will see two lines of beef in new pillow packs. The supermarket is trialing the new packaging, which uses 70% less plastic, on two lines: 500g

Tesco Unveils New Plastic Saving Ground Beef Packs2023-08-03T16:00:09-04:00

Tesco shoppers called to help raise vital funds in charity’s fight against food allergies

Tesco shoppers are being encouraged to help an ongoing in-store and online allergy awareness and fundraising campaign in early June to support medical research into food allergies. For the fourth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation by donating 10p from every Tesco-owned Brand Free From product customers purchase in

Tesco shoppers called to help raise vital funds in charity’s fight against food allergies2023-06-19T15:52:48-04:00

Tesco Launches Collaborative Ready Meal Tray-To-Tray Recycling Initiative

In an industry-first, British grocer Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging - creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals. The change is in collaboration with leading packaging manufacturer Faerch and will see customer-recovered PET trays - collected via European curbside waste -

Tesco Launches Collaborative Ready Meal Tray-To-Tray Recycling Initiative2023-04-16T16:15:45-04:00

Dining Al Tesco: Supermarket Treats Fans To A High-End Tasting In The Aisle

UK retailer Tesco has launched a brand-new Premium Meal Deal, offering a premium main, snack, and drink for just £5.00 for Clubcard members. The new meal deal, which sits alongside the supermarket’s iconic regular meal deal, gives shoppers even more choice when it comes to quality on-the-go food at great value prices.

Dining Al Tesco: Supermarket Treats Fans To A High-End Tasting In The Aisle2023-03-08T16:21:40-05:00

Tesco Acquires Paperchase Brand

British retailer Tesco has acquired the brand and intellectual property of Paperchase, after the struggling stationery retailer collapsed into administration. The retailer will add the brand to its portfolio of Retailer-owned Brands. However, the purchase does not include Tesco the 106 stores across the UK and Ireland. Jan Marchant, Managing Director of Home and

Tesco Acquires Paperchase Brand2023-01-31T18:38:12-05:00

Tesco To Use Discarded Coastal Plastic In Fresh Fish Packaging

Plastic waste such as drinks bottles which is at risk of getting into the sea, is now being collected and recycled and used again in retailer Tesco’s fresh fish Retail-owned brand packaging. The British supermarket’s fresh Salmon, Haddock, Cod and Sea Bass ranges will be sold for the first time in trays that contain

Tesco To Use Discarded Coastal Plastic In Fresh Fish Packaging2023-01-30T19:35:59-05:00

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