All The Grocer articles in 30 May 2015
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NewsDonatantonio launches Good Deli Company foodservice business
Good Deli Company is targeted at the the fast-casual dining and contract catering sectors, and supplies 200 ingredients
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NewsProfessor Scrubbington's hopes to clean up kids market
Newcomer hopes to offer fun hygeine products aimed at kids who want to wash themselves
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NewsRoses solve thorny packaging issues with new look
Rolling out across the trade from this week, the revamped range features a ‘more modern’ pack design while the brand’s ‘Thank you’ messaging has been re-introduced
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NewsRobust growth for grocers but challenges remain – CBI
Food retailers reported “robust” growth in sales volumes in the year to May, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly survey.
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Comment & OpinionProcter & Gamble's 3D skin printing is a fascinating first step on a huge journey
While we shouldn’t expect anything soon, it’s wonderful to see private industry putting money into cutting-edge tech
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NewsIglo's European sales up in Q1 but UK market remains tough
Newly acquired frozen foods business Iglo Group has reported a 2.3% slide in like-for-like sales in the first quarter.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sales slip at AG Barr
Revenues at Irn-Bru maker AG Barr have fallen 1.1% so far this year as the soft drinks group’s performance returned to more normal sales phasing compared with the strong first-half in 2014.
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NewsFamily incomes up 10%, Asda report claims
In April, the average UK household had £187 a week of discretionary income, giving them an extra £17 to spend compared to a year ago
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NewsDragons' Den rejection doesn't stop Asda snapping up The Wild Peanut
From next month, Asda will stock the brand’s full range – including chilli, cinnamon and banana flavours – in 134 stores
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NewsUnilever, Domestos and Unicef look to aid world sanitation
The promotion will see Unilever donate 3p to Unicef’s sanitation programme for each special edition Domestos bleach bottle sold
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NewsPukka Herbs revamps management team
The appointments follow strong growth in international sales
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NewsDairy Crest Direct say new DPO status strengthens dairy industry
Under the new DPO rules, the body will – from July – be permitted to collectively represent its members on milk price and contract terms
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NewsCoupon use rises strongly from price match initiatives
Consumers redeemed 688m coupons worth £1.7bn last year
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NewsDiageo moves Smirnoff packaging to premium
The Smirnoff eyebrow has become the most prominent feature on the bottle, while new ‘contemporary’ typography is designed to create a modern feel
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Sales down by 1.1% at AG Barr in new financial year
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has revealed a 1.1% dip in sales for the first 15 weeks of its new financial year.
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NewsWaitrose saves big with air efficiency at new distribution centre
The Buckinghamshire DC is expected to save the supermarket group £7,400 a year in energy costs rising to £222,000 over the building’s lifetime
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NewsPuréety places fresh soup kits with Aldi
The four-strong Ultimate Soup Kit portfolio will be available from the discounter’s stores across Scotland from October following a successful seven-day tria
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NewsPaypoint refuses to reverse controversial decision after NFRN meeting
The meeting comes as the #paypointpayfair campaign on Twitter and Facebook continues to put pressure on the payment services company
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NewsAldi overtakes Tesco in valuable brands survey
The discount retailer, which saw a 22% increase in brand value and is now worth $11.7bn, secured the eighth spot in the annual BrandZ ranking by WPP
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NewsSainsbury's opens Argos formats in stores
The smaller format concepts opened in Sainsbury’s North Cheam, Surrey and Nantwich, Cheshire today