The rapid expansion of online grocery shopping is set to continue post pandemic to become a driving force in consumer loyalty, according to Ocado CEO Mel Smith.
UK online supermarket Ocado is being sued by Norwegian robot maker Autostore, which alleges Ocado’s Smart Platform automated storage and retrieval system infringes AutoStore's patented technology.
Despite the nightmare that has been 2020, it has been a good year for food companies, according to the 2020 top 75 Most Valuable UK Brands report from ad giant WPP and insight firm Kantar.
Online retailer Ocado has a vision: it wants to co-locate vertical farms with fulfilment centres to deliver fresh produce to consumers within an hour of it being picked. In order to explore this possibility, it has announced two vertical farming investments.
Healthy snack brand Well&Truly has won a nationwide listing with Sainsbury’s as it continues its mission to deliver snack satisfaction without guilt or compromise.