All The Grocer articles in 1 February 2014
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NewsPremier Foods splits off Hovis into joint venture with Gores Group
Premier Foods is to split off its bread business, which includes the Hovis brand, as a separate joint venture with US company The Gores Group.
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NewsVideo games boost supermarkets’ share of entertainment market
Strong sales of computer games have helped Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda boost their share of the entertainment market.
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NewsTesco to teach kids about food with £15m Eat Happy Project
Tesco vowed today to tackle what it claimed was a worrying tide of ignorance among children over health, obesity and the origins of food.
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NewsOne Stop completes refurbs of Alfred Jones stores
One Stop has completed the conversion of the 33 stores it acquired from Spar retailer Alfred Jones.
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NewsE-cigarettes face under-18 sales ban
The government is set to ban the selling of electronic cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 amid concerns that children are taking up e-cigs and being drawn into smoking.
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NewsProfits soar at poultry group Faccenda
Poultry supplier Faccenda has grown profits by 46% after boosting volumes, adding value to their product mix and paying less interest.
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NewsChobani loses 'Greek yoghurt' appeal against Fage
Chobani has lost its appeal against Fage in the two companies’ long-running legal battle over the term “Greek yoghurt”.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King to step down in July
Justin King is to step down as CEO of Sainsbury’s in July after 10 years at the helm, with group commercial director Mike Coupe taking over.
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Analysis & FeaturesChobani v Fage: What do the lawyers say on the Greek yoghurt war?
Chobani yesterday lost its appeal against Fage in the ‘Greek yoghurt’ wars. Is it the end of the road for its fight?
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NewsKing stays coy on next move
Sainsbury’s outgoing CEO Justin King has insisted he “has not talked to anybody about any job”, before announcing this morning that he was stepping down after 10 years at the top.
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NewsPoundworld to sell online through Poundshop.com
Poundshop, the new online single-price retailer being developed by Poundland co-founder Steve Smith, will be the online arm of Poundworld.
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NewsJacob’s Creek adds new varietals in range revamp
Pernod Ricard is rolling out a new branding across its Jacob’s Creek portfolio to help consumers navigate the fixture – and adding two new Italian varietals.
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NewsNo new horsemeat cases in latest FSA DNA results
The FSA has published its latest quarterly update on industry horsemeat testing, confirming no new beef products have tested positive for horse DNA.
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NewsFage and Danone settle 'Greek yoghurt' dispute over Danio
Fage has confirmed it is no longer engaged in legal action against Danone over the term ‘Greek yoghurt’, having settled a …
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NewsFSA raw milk review dents Selfridges' sales ambitions
Selfridges’ hopes of offering raw milk to consumers have suffered a major setback.
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NewsCranswick sales rise 14% as consumers tuck in to pork
Cranswick has posted a 14% increase in third-quarter sales after benefitting from the low relative price point of pork versus other meats.
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NewsAsda ramps up gluten-free offer with Genius bread and pies
Free-from brand Genius is building up its presence in Asda with new and extended listings.
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NewsTesco and Waitrose plant click & collect at London Tube stations
Tesco and Waitrose are following in the footsteps of Asda by bringing click & collect to a handful of London Underground stations.
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NewsJohn Lewis attacks pension deficit with scheme shake-up
The John Lewis Partnership is considering major changes to its generous pension schemes to help eliminate a growing pension deficit.
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Grocer 33Morrisons Coalville
I think availability is key and we have really seen that improve over the past few months…