All The Grocer articles in 13 September 2014
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Category ReportSIAL Category Report 2014
Our friends across the Channel aren’t exactly known for their admiration of our national cuisine…
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Category ReportWinter Remedies Category Report 2014
After a year of relatively mild weather, in which sales fell 6.1% by value [Kantar Worldpanel 52 w/e 20 July 2014], suppliers of winter remedies are hoping for a rough winter…
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Category ReportCakes & Biscuits Category Report 2014
This year’s biscuit success story is McVitie’s Digestives, which launched in 1892. It is up 11.8% in value…
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NewsStephen Alexander appointed Dairy Crest chairman
Dairy Crest has named Stephen Alexander as its new chairman.
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NewsAnya Hindmarch gives Frosties fashionable new look
Kellogg’s has teamed up with British fashion designer Anya Hindmarch, who has designed a pack of Frosties featuring her famous handbags.
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NewsAsda signs up to Coeliac UK Gluten-free Guarantee
Asda has committed to offer a basket of eight core gluten-free food items in every store – making it the first supermarket to sign up to charity Coeliac UK’s Gluten-free Guarantee campaign.
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NewsEx-Morrisons top chef Neil Nugent aims to stay in grocery
Morrisons executive chef Neil Nugent is keen to remain in the grocery industry after parting ways with the supermarket…
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NewsOutgoing Adams Foods CEO Ian Toal eyes his next project
Outgoing Adams Foods chief executive Ian Toal is gearing up for a new “high-energy” project…
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My Alternative CVAndy Brown, Liberty Wines, on parties, Blues Brothers and cork
“If you grit your teeth and show real determination, you always have a chance” – Charlie Brown…
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Comment and OpinionElliott wrong to suggest retailers risk new Horsegate says BRC
Professor Elliott’s Review recognises the strengths of the UK supply chain but also correctly identifies the change in min…
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NewsCamelot lottery playing site hit by 'teething problems'
Camelot has admitted to “a few teething problems” following the launch of its new web and mobile platform…
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Comment and OpinionFungi Bungay FC plan helps non-league side win
Footy fans happily cough up the cash for Premier League action…
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NewsCo-op reassures staff it is not looking for 24/7 availability
The Co-operative Group has moved to reassure staff over S3 Store Standards…
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Comment and OpinionTitania and Miranda get set for The Grocer's TNT contest
Miranda and I are thrilled that The Grocer is launching a TNT contest…
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Comment and OpinionThe term 'food crime' needs to be used with care
We welcome the Elliott Review and the acceptance of its recommendations by the government…
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Comment and OpinionPlanning a PR stunt? Ask for forgiveness, not permission
I thought a giant one-tonne hailstone full of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee crashing on to the beach would be pretty fun…
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NewsHovis sales back on uphill trend after split from Premier
Hovis – which lost £56m in retail sales last year – has returned to growth…
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NewsHeron Foods refresh programme on track as it eyes new stores
Heron Foods expects to complete the revamp of its 240-strong estate by the middle of next year…
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NewsMorrisons considers dedicated availability 'champions'
Morrisons is considering creating in-store availability ‘champions’ to ensure more well-stocked shelves…
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Comment and OpinionWhy suppliers have a fatal attraction to supermarkets
Suppliers have a fatal attraction to the supermarkets, and the relationship is veering from high maintenance to bunny boiler.