All The Grocer articles in 10 August 2019
Previous issues.
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News
High Court gives green light for judicial review of Michael Gove’s M&S Marble Arch store decision
The decision follows a legal challenge by M&S to the levelling up secretary’s rejection of its plans to knock down the 93-year-old building
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Link launches fund for free-to-use cash machines in rural areas
Link will fund free-to-use ATMs in areas that have lost free access to cash in a new £4m initiative
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Confex signs another member as part of ‘aggressive’ strategy
NBC was unveiled in May, led by former Confex director David Lunt, with 20 Confex wholesalers
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Comment and Opinion
The Naked Wines-Majestic break-up is a boon for both businesses
Majestic MD Josh Lincoln appears genuinely confident that Fortress won’t just asset strip, but will look to grow Majestic
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News
Snack startup AP Brands seeking £500k in crowdfunding
The crisps, popcorn and pork crackling producer will hit Crowdcube on 12 August
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: Aspartame is safe
It is critical the public is provided with reliable science-based information regarding the safety and utility of low-calorie sweeteners
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Category Report
The cost of convenience: rice & noodles category report 2019
Rice and noodles appeal to shoppers seeking speed and ease, but this desire for convenience is coming at an environmental cost
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Comment and Opinion
Deliveroo helicopter to offer Londoners in-flight meals
A helicopter dining experience will take to the skies, but no food delivery via chopper just yet
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Comment and Opinion
A fry-up fit for a Terminator
We’ve all woken up hungry for a breakfast comprised of 135 fried items, right?
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Comment and Opinion
Roadkill thrill: couple ready dead good wedding buffet
Wedding food can be so samey. So why not spice things up by feeding your guests roadkill?
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Comment and Opinion
Old El Paso’s aural campaign sounds pretty good
A focus on the sounds, rather than the sight, of food proves a win for Old El Paso
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News
National Buying Consortium reports strong first month of trading
NBC had purchased a new office in Chipping Norton with four staff now working there
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News
Poundland faces ‘bully’ claims over backdated cost demands
The letter, seen by The Grocer, demanded an ongoing 2% discount, payable in quarterly rebates
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Comment and Opinion
Mars shows the way on ‘changing the world for pets’
Few pet owners know Mars makes more pet products than it does chocolate
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Analysis and Features
US to triple tariff-free EU exports of hormone-free beef
A seven-year agreement will see tariff-free exports boosted
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News
Illy brings UK coffee distribution in house
Euro Food Brands has managed sales and distribution for over 25 years
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News
Kitwave acquires chilled product wholesaler Central Supplies
The deal marks Kitwave’s first major acquisition since it bought on-trade alcohol wholesaler HB Clark in 2016
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Media Bites 9 Aug: Kraft Heinz, Uber, Aldi
Kraft Heinz shares tumbled after the packaged food giant reported a fall in pre-tax profits of over 50%
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News
City snapshot: Tangerine invests £7.5m in York plant as it consolidates Big Bear production
UK-based sweet maker Tangerine Confectionery has invested £7.5m in its York factory as it formally integrates Big Bear Confectionery months after merging with the struggling brand. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Tangerine to manufacture key Big Bear brands at upgraded York factory
The investment will see production of Big Bear’s key Fox’s and Poppets brands move to Tangerine’s York site.