All The Grocer articles in 28 February 2015
Previous issues.
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Feature SynopsisFocus on healthcare and supplements 13 June
Brits are dosing themselves up with more and more multivitamins, minerals and other supplements, according to research for The Grocer. Why?
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NewsTaylors of Harrogate adds new green teas
Taylors of Harrogate has worked with botanic experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens…
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NewsDragons' Egg supplier Alf Turner expands into crackling
Dragon’s Den success story Alf Turner is extending its brand into pork crackling.
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NewsThorntons profits hit by major supply reductions
Chocolatier Thorntons has reported a 10% fall in first half profits due to an “unanticipated” plunge in sales to two major grocers
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NewsMedia bites 2 March: Unilever, Warren Buffett, Morrisons
Investors call on Unilever should sell its underperforming Flora margarines business and buy more personal care companies
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket price war derails Thorntons' strategic plans
Thorntons’ shift from a retail-focussed business to an fmcg supplier is not quite going according to plan after a 10% fall in first half pre-tax profits. Plus, this week’s City diary and all the latest news from the market.
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Comment and OpinionHow to manage your reputation: building 'Brand Me'
This month, I’d like to reflect on some work recently completed with the millennial generation…
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NewsJames Knox new MD of Yorkshire Dales Meat Company
James Knox has succeeded his father Stephen Knox as managing director of Yorkshire Dales Meat Company…
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NewsNeil Burchell to drive growth of Cuckoo muesli
The former MD of Rachel’s Organic is to head up bircher muesli brand Cuckoo as it seeks to expand in the UK…
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Analysis and FeaturesSugar reform in EU will wreck poor farmers warns Fairtrade
The EU has been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over the impact on Fairtrade farms of the beet production cap endin…
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NewsCat treat supplier Webbox adds cream lines to Lick-e-Lix
Webbox has expanded its Lick-e-Lix cat treat range with its first cream lines…
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NewsPoskitts Carrots gets smart warehouse for Asda orders
Asda supplier Poskitts Carrots has introduced a new warehouse management system…
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator studied for EU level by Phil Hogan
The European Commission is investigating the possibility of adopting the principles of the Groceries Codes Adjudicator…
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NewsWaitrose increases own-label exports to Africa and Middle East
Waitrose is extending its reach overseas with its latest deal to sell its products in more countries across Africa…
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Comment and OpinionMary Portas proves her point with Secret Shopper
Mary Portas was back with a bang on the eponymous Secret Shopper this week…
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NewsSpanish discounter Dia eyes UK expansion via joint venture
Spanish discounter Dia is eyeing the UK – and could emulate Sainsbury’s deal with Netto by teaming up with a UK retailer…
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Comment and OpinionFood policy: goodwill won't drive system change
Ten, 20, 30 years ago, few food industry magnates admitted a role in non-communicable disease…
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NewsJ2O targets adult soft drinks with raspberry, apple and rose
Britvic has unveiled its latest NPD targeted at the adult soft drinks market…
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NewsSpice supply chain controls to be strengthened
Strategies to strengthen controls on the spice supply chain are to be developed following a meeting…
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Comment and OpinionThe food hygiene postcode lottery needs fixing
Once again, Which? research has uncovered a huge variation in hygiene standards nationally…