All The Grocer articles in 08 October 2016
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Analysis and FeaturesThe big boys are starting to get even. And David Potts makes it look easy
A back to basics approach implemented by CEO David Potts has seen the once-troubled supermarket bounce back with its best financial results for seven years
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NewsMorrisons cuts ‘back margin’ deals from 37 to just three
Initiative follows a similar strategy adopted by Tesco
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Analysis and FeaturesAndrea Leadsom hints at no more blank cheques for farmers
Apart from ‘banging the drum’, what’s Defra’s post-Brexit plan?
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Category ReportAlcohol category report 2016
The nation’s taste in booze is going upmarket. Just look at the boom in ultra premium craft spirits and sparkling wine, the two fastest growing sectors…
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Comment and OpinionThe Hairy Bikers uncover the secret of Jewish chicken soup
Ignore their cruel eyes and repellent beaks. Once you’ve wrung their necks, chickens are brilliant
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Comment and OpinionSuppliers must rise to the food waste challenge
What we will not accept is for manufacturers to assume that food waste is someone else’s problem
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Analysis and FeaturesFood Standards Agency under fire for recruiting big food
Is quasi self-regulation for industry a disaster for human health or a smart way to pull in desperately needed resources?
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Analysis and FeaturesNew Product Awards 2016: the winners
In 2016 over 200 entries across 32 categories battled it out to be crowned a winner at London’s Marriott Grosvenor Square
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Analysis and FeaturesThe apps that are changing the face of shopping
After years of talk and trials, the big four are rolling out smartphone apps designed for the shop floor
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Analysis and FeaturesExtra virgin olive oil hit by supply crisis as crops fail
Retailers could be forced to reduce shelf space for 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Pity Me store in Durham excels
Sainsbury’s excelled on service this week with wins both in store and online
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Comment and OpinionThe protein potential of plants
Too few consumers appreciate that plants can be a source of protein
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Comment and OpinionFarming can thrive after Brexit says NFU
Farmers and growers believe we need a bold and ambitious vision for the industry after Brexit
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Analysis and FeaturesWaste Not Want Not: how the biggest suppliers are performing
From surplus in their supply chains to leftovers at the bottom of the bottle, how are manufacturers tackling waste?
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NewsMars Chocolate back in growth despite top brands' struggles
Mars Chocolate UK returned to top line growth last year as total sales grew 2.9% despite pressure on some of its key brands. Plus globally, Mars merges Wrigley with its chocolate business.
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NewsTesco slashes cost of sending waste to AD
Tesco has slashed the cost of generating energy from surplus food with the rollout of new in-store loading technology
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NewsPrimal Pantry in talks to secure biggest ever funding
Founder Suzie Walker has hired boutique corporate advisory firm Stamford Partners to help with the negotiations
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NewsHighest paying stores set to see business rates slashed
The burden of business rates on the big four supermarkets is set to get a lot easier to swallow
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NewsPeter Butler appointed MD at Euro Food Brands
Peter Butler is the new managing director of specialist distributor Euro Brand Foods
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NewsCo-op aims to make cash back easier with new PoS technology
The Co-op is introducing new PoS technology to speed up the processing of vouchers and offers