All The Grocer articles in 02 April 2016 – Page 2
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NewsAG Barr shrugs off sugar tax worries
Shares in the group are down 5% since George Osborne revealed sugary drinks would be face a levy
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Comment & OpinionDemise of Choccy Philly shows novel NPD needs big spend to make an impact
For a single brand to try and change consumer perceptions all on its own is a huge task
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NewsMcCormick tables higher Premier Foods £537m bid
McCormick increases the pressure on the board of Premier Foods with new cash bid
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NewsMedia Bites 30 March: Premier Foods, McCormick, AG Barr
The takeover tussle between Premier Foods and McCormick was still firmly in the spotlight in this morning’s paper ahead of the new revised offer of 65p a share. Plus Irn-Bru owner AG Barr’s results come under focus.
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NewsNearly 10,000 litres of fake booze seized in UK in global food crime crackdown
The booze was found as part of a global Interpol/Europol operation that ran across 57 countries between November 2015 and February 2016
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NewsWaitrose to open cashless store at Sky TV headquarters
Store will be the second smallest in the Waitrose estate
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NewsInver House announces 2001 Vintage Ancnoc single malt whisky
The 46% abv single malt was bottled at the company’s Knockdhu distillery in Aberdeenshire
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NewsBradford man charged with murder of Glasgow shopkeeper
Incident was described by Police Scotland as a ‘religiously prejudiced attack’
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NewsBaketime Aldi, Happy Shopper & Bestway snack products recalled
The recall affects biscuits, cakes and other snack items made at Baketime’s Middlesbrough facility
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NewsBrakes moves into beer and cider with world brands offering
Addition of beer comes in the wake of the recently launched wine range
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NewsNewby Foods wins four-year court battle over meat classification
The meat processor has vowed to rebuild its business after the landmark High Court ruling
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Analysis & FeaturesCraft pop sales sparkle as 'discerning' drinkers stock up
Small batch brands are cashing in as the craft scene spreads to soft drinks. But can mainstream players do craft?
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: algae drinks to high-caffeine cola
With the help of Mintel, we’ve scoured the globe to find the best soft drinks innovations. Here’s what we came up with…
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Analysis & FeaturesSpar buyer: 2015 was a 'wake-up call' to soft drinks industry
Nichola Borg expects full-sugar drink ranges to reduce earlier than expected following the Chancellor’s sugar tax announcement
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Analysis & FeaturesCreative challenge: can sugar be a virtue for soft drinks?
Can energy drinks be advertised without boobs and extreme sports? Is there such as thing as a relaxation drink? And can sugar ever be a virtue? We’ve asked creative agency RPM to find out…
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Analysis & FeaturesMore than half of Brits support sugar tax... but will it work?
As the taxman chases soft drinks, a poll for The Grocer raises questions over how effective the sugar levy will be…
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Soft Drinks
In the latest instalment of our series of digital features we reveal what consumers really think about the soft drinks tax and how concerns over sugar are already impacting the category
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NewsAldi suspends relationship with Baketime in wake of recall
The retailer says orders have been suspended while it investigates the recall
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NewsMetro announces demerger plan to spin-off food business
German retail giant Metro Group has announced a de-merger plan to create two distinct companies and separate its food and consumer electronics businesses.
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NewsFever-Tree founders £18m payday from share sale
Executive deputy chairman Charles Rolls sold 1.9 million of his shares at 635p each