All The Grocer articles in 12 July 2014
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NewsMorrisons launches mobile app for beef farmers
Morrisons has launched a mobile app for beef producers to help simplify the livestock management process.
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NewsWaitrose raises minimum beef cattle price to £3.45 a kilo
Waitrose has increased the minimum price it will pay for British beef cattle to £3.45 per kilo, and said it will guarantee the new price until 1 October.
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NewsConsumers increasing shopping around for groceries, study finds
Shoppers are increasingly looking beyond the hypermarkets and supermarkets for their grocery shop, new data has suggested.
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NewsSyngenta ends bid for exemption to neonicotinoid ban
Insecticide producer Syngenta has withdrawn its request for a UK exemption from the EU-wide ban on the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments on winter oilseed rape.
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News700 people diagnosed with diabetes every day in the UK
More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK and Tesco, which has extended its backing of the charity until the end of 2014.
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NewsAmigos gets fruit flavour and goes into cans
Global Brands has extended tequila beer brand Amigos with a new fruit-flavoured spirit beer.
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes SABMiller’s hotel deal pave way for a mega-merger?
The confirmation that the Peroni brewer is to sell off its South African hotels and casino business raises the obviously question – does this make the AB InBev deal more or less likely?
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NewsSymington's recalls batch of Ragu lasagne sauce
Symington’s has recalled a batch of Ragu lasagne sauce over fears it could present a food safety risk.
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NewsM&S food strong but online sales tumble
Marks & Spencer has reported strong growth in quarterly food sales, helping to offset a sharp fall in online sales.
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NewsWar-bear-tons embraces Paddington tie-up
Warburtons is temporarily becoming War-bear-tons in a tie-up with the upcoming Paddington Bear movie.
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NewsIndustry and government agree measures on problem drinking
Drinks companies and retailers today revealed a package of measures to tackle alcohol misuse, after months of negotiation between the industry and the government.
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NewsMoy Park announces £170m investment plan
Northern Irish poultry giant Moy Park is investing £170m in developing three of its sites.
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S sales are no reason to panic, yet
At first glance, Marks & Spencer’s food sales look to be buoyant, but dig a little deeper in today’s trading statement and the performance is not so stellar.
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NewsWhole Foods’ UK losses increase despite near 30% growth
The UK arm of Whole Foods Market has seen a further increase in annual losses, despite recording a huge growth in sales.
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NewsCider brand K talks up premium quality with rebrand
Cider brand K is sporting a sophisticated new look in a bid to better reflect the brand’s premium positioning.
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NewsFlorette expands polytunnel operation in year-round push
Florette has begun constructing the second stage of its polytunnel growing operation near Colchester in a bid to reduce imports and become a year-round UK grower.
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NewsMorrisons ditches trolley locks from stores nationwide
As part of its latest initiative to make shopping easier for its customers, Morrisons is removing over 150,000 trolley locks at its stores across the country.
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Housekeeping
Grocer Price Index - Categories
The Grocer Price Index tracks prices and inflation across grocery and fmcg categories.
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Housekeeping
Grocer Price Index - Retailers
The Grocer Price Index tracks prices and inflation at the major UK retailers.
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Analysis & FeaturesDeparture of King leaves big shoes to fill
After a rapturous send off at Sainsbury’s AGM this morning, Justin King officially handed over the reins to Mike Coupe after a decade in the hot seat.