All The Grocer articles in 02 July 2016
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News
Media Bites 4 July: Bernard Matthews, Hershey, Waitrose, Charlie Bigham's M&S, Brexit
Ranjit Boparan has been flagged as the front-runner in a flock of bidders for turkey supplier Bernard Matthews after private equity owner Rutland Partners put it up for sale.
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City snapshot: Refresco bulks up finances for more deals
European drinks bottler Refresco Group has refinanced its €672m loan facility to help fund more acquisitions.
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Haribo commuters back for Train instalment of Kids’ Voices ad
The characters continue to share their ‘childlike enthusiasm’ for Starmix
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Wilko hails 'year of recovery' as sales grow for first time in three years
Wilko has halted three consecutive years of declining sales thanks to a “buoyant” Christmas and its growing portfolio of stores
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Analysis and Features
The 12 post-Brexit priorities for UK food and drink
As the country prepares to disentangle itself from the union, what are the main considerations for the sector?
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Category Report
An adult affair: Lunchbox category report 2016
Are packed lunches boxing clever? They’re back in strong year-on-year growth, up 1.9%
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Analysis and Features
Rising demand drives up yellowfin tuna prices
Thai canneries have been increasing their imports of yellowfin tuna
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News
Walmart demands new date labelling from own-label food suppliers
The retailer estimates 21% of US household food waste arises due to confusion over date labels
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Mixed picture for UK grocery revealed by latest market share data
The uncertain trading environment for UK grocers was compounded by the release this week of market share figures
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Nisa beats profit forecast in “transformational year”
Highlights included a 6% increase in fresh sales to £201m while Heritage own label sales were up 7.9%
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Comment and Opinion
My Brexit: how one UK bakery is dealing with the fallout from the referendum
One small bakery business is having to make tough choices post-Brexit
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News
Ocado suffers rollercoaster as Brexit vote hammers market
Ocado shares leapt by 8% to 226p on Tuesday after it announced a 15% jump in first-half sales to £584m
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Analysis and Features
The smart technology for the smarter grocers
Trolley wheels tracking shoppers might sound like a gimmick from a budget spy film, but the invention holds huge potential
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News
Oreo brings Strawberry Cheesecake and Mint variants to the UK
The two new flavours are based on ones popular in the US
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Heinz rolls out new four-strong kids' dry pasta shapes range
The four-strong line-up is available as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; DC Super Friends; Minions; and Peppa Pig
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Analysis and Features
EU gives glyphosate 18-month extension
The current approval period for the herbicide will be extended until the end of 2017
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Comment and Opinion
How the Leave vote will boost the UK food industry
Success has been built on risk and seizing opportunities as they arise
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News
Oriental food store Seewoo expands its London premises
The retailer, which also has stores in Greenwich and Glasgow, has extended into the adjacent building
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Analysis and Features
Euro 2016 footy gives short boost to alcohol promotions
Alcohol saw the biggest growth in promotions of any category – up 1.09% to account for 22.26% of offers