All The Grocer articles in 13 January 2018
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NewsMPs pledge to keep 'close eye' on 2 Sisters audits
Poultry giant’s commitment to publish audit results should be seen as a “necessary means” to rebuild consumer confidence, …
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NewsBravura Foods takes over Little Miracles drinks distribution
The brand has ambitious UK expansion plans…
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NewsBooths sees losses balloon to £13.5m as it struggles in competitive market
Sales at the retailer, which reportedly hired bankers at Rothschild in November to explore a potential sale, sank another 4.3% to £263.4m in the year ended 1 April 2017.
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NewsArla Foods strengthens presence in Southeast Asia with ICBP joint venture
Arla Foods is set to strengthen its business in Southeast Asia by establishing a joint venture with PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk (ICBP), a major fast-moving consumer goods companies and dairy player in Indonesia.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Jan: Patisserie Valerie/Bread Holdings, Richard Cousins, Co-op, P&H
Patisserie Valerie is preparing to tap investors for tens of millions of pounds as it bakes a takeover bid for the company that owns Gail’s, the chain of artisan cafes.
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NewsCity Snapshot: The Co-op plans 100 store openings in 2018
The Co-op Group has announced plans to open 100 food stores across the UK in 2018 to create an estimated 1,600 new jobs. Plus, tributes for Compass Group CEO Richard Cousins after his tragic death, Marks & Spencer sells retail business in Hong Kong and Macau and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsPieminister marks Veganuary with ‘Kevin’ vegan pie
A year in development, the new pie is registered with The Vegan Society and carries its trademark
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NewsScott Goodfellow promoted to joint MD at Wilkin & Sons
He replaces Stuart James, who retired at the end of last month, and will share the role with Chris Newenham
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Analysis & Features15 food and grocery stories you may have missed over the festive period
From Tesco turkeys to Fudge bar scandals and the New Year’s Honours, here is our roundup of key food and grocery stories you may have missed since Christmas.
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NewsMr Kipling rolls out first reduced-sugar cake range
The NPD contains no more than 24.7g of sugar per 100g – 36% less than Mr Kipling Angel Slices
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NewsMedia Bites 3 Jan: Tesco, M&S, Steinhoff, Weight Watchers
Tesco’s former UK food boss did not commit fraud but in fact helped to uncover accounting irregularities his lawyer told a court yesterday.
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NewsCity snapshot: Next’s Christmas sales rise but in-store slump points to tough retail conditions
Next has posted better than expected trading in the run-up to Christmas, but a 6.1% drop in in-store sales points to a festive trading difficulties in non-food for traditional retailers. The FTSE opens the year on the back foot as fmcg giants fall back and the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionCould rum really rise up and steal gin’s crown?
Perception is everything and gin’s success comes largely on the back of three phenomenally powerful trends: cocktail culture, premiumisation and health and wellbeing
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NewsCity snapshot: Record Christmas for Aldi as shoppers switch from 'expensive' rivals
A surge in demand for its premium range has helped Aldi to a record Christmas as year-on-year UK sales shot up by more than 15% during December.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 January: Poundland, Co-op, Refresco/Cott, Tesco
A new £180m loan agreement for Poundland as it distances itself from embattled South African parent company Steinhoff generates plenty of coverage today. As does a strong Christmas for Co-op and the CMA’s investigation of the Refresco takeover of Cott.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Lucy Cottrell, brand manager, Crabbie's
The drinks industry is highly competitive. Crabbie’s Lucy Cottrell explains how to get your foot in the door - and why having a strong contacts book and an appetite for networking are so important
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NewsQuorn unveils £14m year-long push and NPD quartet
The campaign is the largest-ever annual investment by a brand in the UK meat-free category, Quorn claims
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NewsCity snapshot: Food prices jump in run up to Christmas
Food inflation gathered steam in December despite supermarkets investing in price on key lines to win over shoppers during the crucial Christmas period, according to the latest figures from the BRC-Nielsen. Plus, like-for-like sales slump 6.1% at Crawshaw in December as shoppers desert value meat chain.
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NewsMedia Bites 5 January: Aldi, Nisa, Whitbread, Steinhoff, Colman's Mustard, Boots
A stellar Christmas for Aldi gets blanket coverage this morning as the discounter scored another record festive trading period. Plus, a strong Christmas for Nisa, a new chairman for Whitbread and yet more woe for Steinhoff.
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WhitepapersWhy 2018 is the year to focus on ‘betterment’
It’s that time of year when we pledge to be healthier, happier versions of ourselves, but for brands and retailers, committing to ‘betterment’ should last beyond January, say brand, innovation and packaging design experts Sun Branding Solutions.