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A changing mindset
The scourge of binge drinking facing the nation may be less of a crisis than the government and health campaigners had led us to believe.
Onion prices stabilising, but still high year on year Subscription
The onion market continues to feel the impact of the extremely wet weather in the UK earlier this year, which hampered planting and led to low supplies.
Supplier of the Year 2014 Subscription
We asked buyers to rate the top suppliers in 20 grocery categories. Here we reveal the 39 branded and own-label winners…
Ibrahim Najafi of R&R: the man with a lot of lolly Subscription
R&R CEO Ibrahim Najafi has driven big acquisitions in Europe. Now he’s looking to lick the global market…
El Niño weather phenomenon to return in 2014 Subscription
Brace yourselves: El Niño looks like it’s on its way back…
best of the grocer
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Native is the advertising buzzword of 2014 Subscription
There is an opportunity for clever native advertising to grab attention by adding value through content…
Sustainable palm oil: act now on certification Subscription
The clock is ticking for firms to show commitment to responsibly sourced palm oil…
Easter egg packaging is a necessary evil Subscription
Easter eggs are fragile and require the support of complex packaging…
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The Co-op promises ‘Fair & Square’ prices as it slashes essentials
The Co-operative Group is slashing the price of hundreds of products in its food stores.
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Former Accolade Wines boss Troy Christensen to lead Enotria
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Conviviality Retail confirms interest in Rhythm & Booze
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Heineken reports bright start to the year but UK volumes fall
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Premier Foods sales fall 6.2% in ‘subdued’ market
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Scotmid profits drop as economic recovery stays distant
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Unilever blames late Easter for dip in food sales
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JTI grows UK share despite tobacco volume declines
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Pernod Ricard sales fall as Chinese market proves tough
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Menzies Distribution names Forsyth Black as MD
Own Label Category Report 2014 Subscription
As the price war heats up retailers have a tough choice: good, better, best, or all three?…
Toys category report 2014
Toys and collectables are on the front line in the battle between grocers and high-street retailers - and the supermarkets are sustaining heavy casualties.
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