All The Grocer articles in 08 February 2020 – Page 2
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News‘Weak’ MSC urged to take further action to prevent shark finning
Source: Unsplash The Marine Stewardship Council is failing to tackle shark finning at certified fisheries around the world, according to a letter signed by industry representatives, academics and NGOs. The group of 51 stakeholders has written to the MSC board to express concern over the marine group’s ...
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Feb: Tesco, Poundland, Imperial Brands
A non-compete agreement has forced Tesco to delay the arrival of its new chief executive Ken Murphy
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery market records weak post-Christmas sales growth
The grocery sector experienced a sobering January as clean-living consumers cut back to constrain market growth to just 0.3% in the latest 12-week period.
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NewsCBD water brand Three Dots debuts with sparkling trio
The drinks contain 15mg of broad-spectrum CBD
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NewsJohnson defends US food standards as UK and EU lay out negotiation positions
The prime minister has dismissed fears over American food as “mumbo jumbo”
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NewsCypriot halloumi regains British trademark
Cypriot halloumi regained its British trademark status on Friday, after an official blunder saw it lose its brand protection in 2018. The trademark was withdrawn when the Cypriot government failed to respond on time to an application filed by a British company to revoke it. But the ...
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NewsMichael Inpong promoted to new strategy director role at Müller Yogurt & Desserts
Inpong will be tasked with accelerating growth after Müller invested £50m in yoghurt manufacturing last year
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NewsSpeciality Drinks to open micro-distillery at Borough High Street store
Rather than creating spirits for sale, The London Bridge Distillery will host distilling and blending courses for shoppers
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NewsWaitrose partners with Vitality for healthy food discounts
The amount of cashback available will be linked with the level of physical activity a member has done
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NewsChristine Tacon launches final supplier survey before stepping down as GCA
Tacon said there has been a huge improvement in retailer behaviour across the board since she took up the role eight years
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NewsNoble Foods enters foodservice with Great British Egg Co range launch
The products are being targeted at the education, NHS and pub sectors
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NewsM&S food and clothing are most profitable together, says chairman Archie Norman
His comments follow speculation over the prospects of a break-up of the two arms after food outperformed clothing in Christmas trading
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Comment & OpinionAfter 10 years of GSCOP, what’s changed – and what’s left to do?
Code compliance has improved year on year, but there is work for my successor to do, says Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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NewsDessert maker Indulgence Patisserie in talks with buyer after collapse
The own-label and branded dessert manufacturer appointed advisors last month after falling sales and legal issues led to its collapse into administration
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NewsPasta Evangelists raises £3.5m to ramp up omnichannel efforts
The four-year-old brand raised the cash from funds including Pembroke VCT and Guinness Asset Management
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NewsWild Cosmetics raises six-figure sum to launch eco-friendly deodorant
DTC startup Wild Cosmetics has raised £500k to roll out its 100% biodegradable deodorant refills and reusable aluminium cases from March
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NewsTyphoo Tea to cut jobs to ‘safeguard future of the company’
The tea maker said the move was necessary amid an increasingly challenging trading environment
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Comment & OpinionThe gin boom is fizzling out: what next for its raft of small suppliers?
There are now simply too many smaller suppliers, without enough loyal shoppers to sustain them
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Juices & Smoothies: 7 March
In the world of juices and smoothies, health is by far the most pressing issue.
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NewsNina Bhatia joins JLP board as strategy director
Former British Gas executive Bhatia will report to chairman Sharon White