All The Grocer articles in 12 May 2018 – Page 4
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Comment and Opinion
Ms Frexit gets to know CMA chief Andrea Coscelli
Now I know you’ve never heard of Andrea Coscelli, but don’t worry your fluffy little heads about that
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Comment and Opinion
Saucy butcher told to tone it down
No one seems to have complained, but the local chief inspector has had a word
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Comment and Opinion
Lidl hedges its World Cup bets
As the World Cup looms, it’s time for brands and retailers to get wildly optimistic over England’s chances
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Comment and Opinion
Belgian brothers face long search for beer recipe
As any Buckfast fan will tell you, monks are great at brewing booze
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News
City snapshot: Morrisons trumpets ‘strong start’ to the year
Morrisons (MRW) has heralded “a strong start to the year” during which it became more competitive while delivering like-for-like sales of 3.6%. Plus, Tesco releases annual report, Coca-Cola HBC posts 4.5% first quarter organic growth and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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News
Media Bites 10 May: Walmart/Flipkart, Greggs, Retail sales
Walmart has confirmed its agreement to by 77% of India’s largest online retailer, Flipkart, in a $16bn (£12bn) deal that puts the US giant head-to-head with Amazon.
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News
Compass Group shares slide on profits drop
Compass Group has reported a “strong” first-half but subdued trading on the Continent offset good growth in the UK.
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Comment and Opinion
Fat is bad after all, says SACN. So will we see a reformulation drive?
Suppliers may have found it impossible to make a stand against the tide of medical advice on sugar, but with saturated fats there is more division among experts
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Feature Synopsis
Focus on Energy Drinks: 16 June
A clampdown on sugar, under-16 bans and an increasing wellness agenda. You would expect times to be tough for energy drinks. Yet the sector is still in a buoyant mood.
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News
Saturated fats review kicks off health expert row
SACN concluded there should be no change in the recommended limit on saturate fat intake, despite several high-profile studies in recent years claiming the advice is out of touch with new evidence on the causes of obesity
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News
Modern slavery case referrals rising steeply, report shows
Number of cases rose by 35% last year, with with agriculture, food processing and food packaging among worst sectors
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News
Ocado unveils first robot picker at its Andover site
The retailer is on a path towards “100% robot picking” says technology chief
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News
Echo Falls becomes official wine of Love Island
The show was “a perfect fit for Echo Falls as both brands attract people who have the same attitude and approach to life”
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News
Harrods appoints Amanda Hill as leader of brand
Hill’s Harrods appointment comes alongside a restructure of its senior brand and digital teams…
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News
M&S considers installation of toy and optician concessions
M&S is trialling optician concessions at five of its stores
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News
England to re-examine case for minimum alcohol unit pricing
The policy came into force in Scotland at the start of this month after five years of legal challenges
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Analysis and Features
Five standout dishes from Market Hall Fulham
The capital’s trendiest food hall is introducing the nation to Calcutta puchka and pink lattes
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News
Tesco, Sainsbury's & Birds Eye back Veg Power campaign
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 for a generic vegetable advertising fund with the goal of increasing veg consumption across the UK
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News
Pukka Pies commits to £6m push following sales success
The Leicestershire business will kick off a 12-month campaign in June, six months after its £8m investment of 2017
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Comment and Opinion
How will Nestlé and Starbucks' coffee deal affect the brands in the UK?
Nestlé’s existing premium coffee offering through Nespresso is unlikely to be affected - but there could be other opportunities for synergies, says Matt Lee of Capture