All The Grocer articles in 11 May 2019
Previous issues.
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: people will change bad habits if given healthier alternatives
Sir, Your category report on soft drinks shows consumers are turning their backs on sugary drinks, but obesity rates are still rising
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Analysis and FeaturesFive trends shaping the energy drinks market in 2019
Sugary drinks are faring surprisingly well but healthier, natural propositions are also gaining ground
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda pressures rivals with highest overall price cuts
The retailer has emerged as the primary driver of grocery prices moving back into deflation this year
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Comment and OpinionWoman's Hour puts spotlight on listeners' food relationships
What kind of relationship do you have with food? It was a big question posed by Woman’s Hour
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NewsWilko suffers 4% drop in sales in 'challenging environment'
Despite the sales drop, the retailer managed a return to profitability, credited to reduced costs
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Category ReportMood food: functional foods category report 2019
A new generation of functional products are hoping to capture shoppers’ imagination
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The Big InterviewBen Elliot on food waste awareness and the 'league of shame'
The Quintessentially founder says he’s passionate about putting waste back on the agenda
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NewsFarmfoods reverses 2017 decline with 2.7% revenue rise
Turnover rose from £642.7m to £660.3m in the year to 29 December, according to newly filed accounts at Companies House…
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Analysis and FeaturesStar power: 13 celebrity booze ventures and why they work
A new generation of celebs are proving ‘hands on’ endorsements can boost booze sales
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NewsBoparan asset sell-off mitigates mounting losses
The 2 Sisters owner would have posted an annual loss of over £100m but for the sale of Goodfella’s…
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Comment and OpinionSupplier of the Year: a win-win for retailers and suppliers
If brands are the rock stars of the grocery world, suppliers are the roadies
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Category ReportRethinking value: own label category report 2019
The rise of the discounters has given shoppers a whole new definition of value
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NewsQuorn enters ambient with grain pots & meat alternatives
It represents Quorn’s first move beyond chillers and freezers to the food cupboard aisle
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Category ReportReinventing the spread: butters & spreads report 2019
Spread brands are taking a leaf out of Madonna’s book and giving themselves a brand new look and feel
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Comment and OpinionCareer progression has changed - so don't fall into stasis
Progression is no longer as simple as ascending through the ranks in a linear fashion – businesses need to take note
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NewsHolland & Barrett to stop selling wet wipes
Holland & Barrett is making the change as part of its Clean and Conscious pledge
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NewsLeeds on-the-go recycling trial to be expanded across UK
The Leeds By Example project is to be followed by launches in Edinburgh and Swansea
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NewsWaitrose: 34 categories into range review programme
The Grocer revealed last August that Waitrose was working with consultancy OC&C on the project
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Comment and OpinionBurger King gets emotional, targets McDonald's clown
The bright minds at Burger King have been busy recently
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Comment and OpinionDrugs shame of Suffolk sealife
The presence of plastic in the oceans is a worry, sure