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Who is your Hidden Hero? Subscription
The waiting is over. We’ve selected five unsung heroes from the world of grocery and invited them as guests of honour at next month’s Grocer Gold Awards. But who is your winner?
analysis & features
How to sell meat and fish online Subscription
Meat, fish and poultry can be a tricky sell for mainstream online retailers.
Competition heats up in meat snacks Subscription
The big players in meat snacks may be in the doldrums but small, innovative players are growing strongly. Why are they such a hit?
Tesco top fruit and veg promoter as total number of deals is up 43% Subscription
As healthy eating moves up the political agenda, the multiples have been upping their game in making fresh fruit and vegetables more affordable…
Thai chicken import ban to end Subscription
As the EU prepares to lift its import ban on fresh Thai chicken, poultry from Thailand could become a growing favourite with retailers…
editor's picks
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Maria Damanaki: ‘I’m the enemy of irresponsibility’
The fesity fish commissioner goes to war over mackerel
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Flaky? Bright's Weetabix bid is 'very credible'
It seems an odd fit, but don’t discount a deal yet
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'Tuesday 1.30pm is best time to bag a buyer'
The experts reveal how to bag - and keep - a listing
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Opinion
Confident King right to knock No 10 Subscription
Justin King is always confident, even on a sticky wicket. This week he could afford to be the flattrack bully…
Diageo should have let Tweeting dogs lie Subscription
Given its penchant for “crap beer amnesties” and bottles made from stuffed squirrels, you wonder if the main business of BrewDog is craft beer, as it claims, or publicity.
Spinal Tap of pasta keep on rolling Subscription
‘Still Hungry’ is the tagline for the second run of Two Greedy Italians - and quite right too, for there’s rare joy in this.
Let's claim alcohol back from the crooks Subscription
It’s the kind of mystery that would baffle even Hercule Poirot.
in pictures
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Maria Damanaki: those cartoons in full
Feisty fishing commissioner doesn’t take herself too seriously
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your career
An 'impossible' boss might well deliver results Subscription
My job is about helping those who want to change, and not about wanting others to change.
So you think you can't be dismissed for your age? Think again Subscription
It’s not fun being a pensioner today. Gone are the days of early retirement, gold-plated pensions and days spent in the potting shed or baking scones and jam.
latest headlines
Moore replaces Redfield at Asda after Q1 success Subscription
George clothing MD Andrew Moore has replaced Charles Redfield as chief merchandising officer for Asda.
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A quarter of Scots supermarket booze to be hit by 50p minimum Subscription
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Profits surge as Milk Link defies dairy gloom Subscription
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Grass the greenest way to feed cattle, finds study Subscription
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Benyon: more flexibility with devolved fishing quotas Subscription
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Menzies tips Olympics to boost news and mags Subscription
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Stobart feels impact of retail promotions Subscription
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Defra clinches pork export deal with China Subscription
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Is it pear? Is it an apple? No, it's the T109 Subscription
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FSA defends moratorium on desinewed meat Subscription
reports
Focus On Crisps, Nuts & Snacks Subscription
As prices go up while shoppers make smaller purchases, can ‘healthy’ innovation broaden the appeal of bagged snacks?
Meat & Fish Supplement 2012 Subscription
The big players in meat snacks are in doldrums, but smaller players are growing strongly. Plus the EU’s fisheries commissioner on discards; the new butchers’ cuts adding value; poultry’s big questions; and much more.
you say...
Weetabix deal is sign of East-West love-in Subscription
Bright Food’s acquisition of Weetabix is just one more deal that shows the infatuation that overseas markets have with strong British brands.
Morrisons right about GM feed Subscription
It is an irony that the same people who sometimes accuse supermarkets of bullyboy tactics are urging big retailers to dictate to farmers what they should feed their animals.
