All The Grocer articles in 11 July 2015 – Page 4
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Analysis and Features
Living wage dominates Sainsbury's AGM
No sooner had Mike Coupe said there was no way he could commit to a living wage at Sainsbury’s by next year’s AGM than George Osborne announced a new compulsory national pay scale for everybody over the age of 25.
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New National Living Wage: what are the implications for grocery?
George Osborne announced plans for a new compulsory ‘national living wage’ today. Here’s our round-up of reactions from industry and employment experts.
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Summer Budget 2015: The key points for grocery
George Osborne has today unveiled the first Tory-only budget since the general election
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Fever-Tree shares surge on strong first half sales
Premium drinks mixer supplier Fever-Tree’s shares have climbed almost 10% in morning trading after announcing a 61% rise in first half sales.
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Chapel Down appoints Mark Harvey as MD for wines
Harvey had been at LVMH for 11 years and held several positions – most recently US business development director
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City Snapshot: Nomad Foods seeks more cash for big deals
Nomad Foods has issued a rallying call to institutional investors in a bid to raise more cash for further big deals. Plus shares soar is Fever-Tree as it ups full-year expectations, SABMiller appoints new CFO, Booker reports Q1 figures ahead of AGM and the BRC’s latest shop prices index.
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'Aphrodisiac pasta' to woo UK market
Available as spaghetti, tortiglioni and conchiglie, Kamut pasta is based on the ancient Egyptian wheat grain kamut, which the supplier said contained high levels of protein
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Media Bites 8 July: M&S, Sunday trading, Tesco
Investor angst at M&S following reversal in Q1 clothing sales, fallout from George Osborne Sunday trading law plans and KKR rejoin the shortlist of five bidders for Tesco’s South Korean business.
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Rockstar Freeze promises energy drink with cool edge
Launching in August in two flavours – Frozen Lime and Frozen Watermelon – the drink contains a menthol flavouring
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Fresh Three price cuts drive 10% growth across fruit and veg, says Co-op
The Co-operative Food claims its fruit and veg price cuts have driven almost 10% sales growth across its fresh produce range.
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Comment and Opinion
Osborne no longer in the mood to compromise over Sunday trading
The political football that is Sunday trading might finally be kicked into touch
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News
M&S invests in every day prices in first quarter
Marks & Spencer dipped its toes in the UK supermarket price war during its first quarter in a bid to stay competitive in a challenging sector, according to CEO Mark Bolland.
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EU must do more for farmers, says European Parliament
MEPs today adopted two non-binding resolutions calling for the European Commission and EU member states to offer better support to dairy farmers
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Cadbury brand taken into ambient pot desserts for first time
Premier Foods, under license from Mondelez, hope to tap popularity of chocolate in yoghurt and pot dessert format
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Asda the latest supermarket to cut milk prices
The supermarket reduced its one-pinters from 49p to 45p and two-pinters from 89p to 75p
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Tesco hands new UK CEO Matt Davies £3.6m of share options
Tesco has announced it has given new UK and Ireland CEO Matt Davies £3.6m of nil-cost share options to vest over the next three years
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Comment and Opinion
Opinion: The future of the sugar industry hangs in the balance
While consumers could benefit from lower prices, sugar producers should be planning for the impact EU changes will have on the industry as a whole
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News
Gluten-free breaded chicken brought to retail by CP Foods
The Worcestershire-based company last week made its first foray into the gluten-free category with a three-strong range of frozen breaded chicken products
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Shop closures slow as economy turns the corner - Deloitte
Retail administrations have slowed dramatically in the first half of 2015 as the economy stabilises, according to research from Deloitte.