All The Grocer articles in 9 March 2013
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NewsBoparan swoops on Vion UK's red meat and poultry operations
Ranjit Boparan is expanding his protein empire outside of poultry and fish and into beef and lamb with the purchase of Vion’s UK red meat as well as its poultry operations.
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Alcohol consumption has fallen 16% in eight years, says BBPA
Brits consumed 3.3% less alcohol last year than in 2011, according to figures released today.
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NewsTesco to back biggest ever Diabetes awareness campaign
Tesco is to take part in the biggest ever awareness campaign about the risks of diabetes linked to lifestyle and obesity, after pledging to raise £10m for Diabetes UK.
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NewsTesco's Price Promise takes on Sainsbury's Brand Match with nationwide rollout
Tesco’s Price Promise scheme looks to be set launched in England, Scotland and Wales from 11 March.
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Greencore strikes pay deal with Hull factory workers
Greencore has agreed a pay deal with staff in Hull after workers went on strike at the end of January.
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NewsFebruary sales figures bring cheer to retailers
Retailers have welcomed unexpectedly strong sales figures, with the fastest increase in three years reported for the three months to February.
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NewsHorsemeat: Birds Eye says Ireland’s QK Meats is source of horse in its ready meals
Birds Eye has blamed Irish meat supplier QK Meats for the horsemeat found in its products in the UK and Europe.
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NewsKeep food in original packaging, shoppers urged
Wrap is urging shoppers to store food in its original packaging after new research indicated they are unaware this can extend shelf life by an extra two weeks
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NewsKellogg’s to donate 15 million breakfasts in battle against food poverty
Kellogg’s has pledged to donate 15 million breakfasts and snacks to food banks and school breakfast clubs after…
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NewsSupermarkets respond to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ‘Fish Fight’ charges
Three supermarkets and a supplier condemned by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for dealing in unsustainably farmed king prawns…
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NewsRetailers across Europe join animal welfare awards
UK supermarkets will face competition from European retailers in a leading animal welfare award, it was announced on Tuesday…
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NewsHenkel cleans ups with record sales and profits
German consumer goods giant Henkel has reported record sales and profits for 2012.
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NewsCoca-Cola unveils anti-obesity ads and stevia Sprite drink
Coca-Cola is kicking off a major anti-obesity push with a new advert and the replacement of Sprite with a low-calorie stevia version.
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NewsSodaStream drops bid to overturn TV advert ban
SodaStream has backed down in its defence of an advert that was banned by TV watchdogs, citing costs.
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NewsHorsemeat: ABP boss Paul Finnerty promises radical measures to tackle scandal
Paul Finnerty, chief executive of ABP Food Group – the Irish meat processor whose Silvercrest plant produced the Tesco Everyday Value burger that was found to contain 29.1% horse – has fielded MPs’ questions on the scandal.
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NewsLads' mags get display guidance from ACS
Shop managers can now benefit from new guidance from the Association of Convenience Stores on how to display lads’ mags discreetly.
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NewsCostcutter agrees major new deal with Palmer & Harvey
Costcutter has agreed a new tie-up with wholesale giant Palmer & Harvey, signalling its intention to quit Nisa.
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NewsGovernment plots plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco
The government is reportedly planning to use the Queen’s Speech to introduce legislation on plain packaging on tobacco products.
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NewsAB InBev beats own targets on environment and recycling
Brewer AB InBev has surpassed its three-year global environmental goals on use of water, energy, carbon emissions and recycling, it has announced.
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NewsVimto sparkles as Nichols reports 13% rise in profits
Strong sales of Vimto have driven Nichols’ profit and dividend growth into double-digit figures, as the company announced that CEO Brendan Hynes is to step down.