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Kraft goes back on pledge to keep Cadbury Somerdale open

Cadbury plans to axe its Somerdale plant

Kraft set for U-turn on Somerdale closure

Hundreds of Cadbury workers are set to lose their jobs after it emerged that new owner Kraft will close the confectioner’s Somerdale factory – despite earlier pledges to keep it open. Read full story

Bolland pay deal faces investor challenge

Marc Bolland could face a challenge to his £14.8m pay package from one of the UK’s most powerful investor groups. Read full story

'Birds Eye is better off under private equity'

Martin Glenn, Birds Eye Iglo boss and guest editor of The Grocer, says debt doesn't have to be a burden. Editor's Comment


Hot Topic"Asda’s sermon at the pump needs to stop. It doesn’t offer a single, national price on fuel and that’s that"

Stern words from Adam Leyland on the contentious forecourt battle being waged between the major retailers. Read more



...in the media

James Ball talks "food inflation" on BBC news

Alex Beckett, products editor, The Grocer  The Grocer's chief reporter, James Ball, spoke to the BBC about the 2.8% food price rise in Britain in January, the highest monthly rise for two years, which has prompted concerns for those on low incomes. Watch now




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Kraft goes back on pledge to keep Cadbury Somerdale open

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  • Ronan Hegarty

Japan’s Kirin and Suntory call off merger talks

  • thegrocer.co.uk 09 February 2010
  • Ronan Hegarty

January sales ‘awful’ due to weather and VAT

  • thegrocer.co.uk 09 February 2010
  • Ronan Hegarty

Boots to sell Mothercare clothes

  • thegrocer.co.uk 09 February 2010
  • Ronan Hegarty

Bolland pay deal faces investor challenge

  • thegrocer.co.uk 09 February 2010
  • Ronan Hegarty

The Grocer in the media: James Ball talks "food inflation" on BBC news

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  • James Ball

Beer is 'good for you' after all

  • thegrocer.co.uk 08 February 2010
  • James Ball

Ocado set for May flotation

  • thegrocer.co.uk 08 February 2010
  • James Ball

Co-op mega-shed plans approved

  • thegrocer.co.uk 08 February 2010
  • James Ball

Public doubts increase over climate change

  • thegrocer.co.uk 08 February 2010
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