Archive of all 150th Anniversary articles – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesThe ads that rocked
From the Pears poster to the drumming gorilla and the Yeo Valley boy band, here’s to 150 years of glorious advertising.
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Comment & Opinion
A unique chance to reflect on astonishing change in grocery
With the benefit of hindsight, it’s abundantly clear that The Grocer isn’t too good at reading the future…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe bible of the industry
What’s behind the enduring success of The Grocer? Adam Leyland charts its evolution, from the confident first issue of this weekly trade circular in 1862 to today’s multimedia operation.
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ProfilesLord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG
He lad Sainsbury’s 1973 flotation - dubbed the ‘sale of the century’ - and oversaw its expansion into an £11bn empire.
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ProfilesJim Walker, CBE
Jim helped develop Walkers Shortbread into the largest family-owned biscuit manufacturer in the UK.
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ProfilesPerween Warsi, CBE
The founder and chief executive of S&A Foods, which supplies chilled ethnic ready meals for sale throughout the UK and internationally
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Analysis & FeaturesHow tastes have changed
In 1862, a choice of food was for the wealthy alone. Today, there is variety for all. Valentine Warner reflects on 150 years of home cooking.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood, fame and Fanny Craddock
Via screens, computers and bookshelves, celebrity chefs have major wealth and influence - in retail and politics, as well as in our kitchens.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood-borne diseases: the danger within
We’ve made huge progress in understanding food-borne diseases, but the journey is far from over.
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ProfilesDudley Ramsden
Dudley Ramsden formed Nisa with Peter Garvin in 1977 and is now life president - as well as chairman of the Ramsden Group.
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ProfilesPeter Garvin
In 1977, he launched Nisa with Dudley Ramsden - followed by The Today’s Group in 1987. Garvin served as chairman of Nisa-Today’s between 1997 and 1999
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Analysis & FeaturesThe seeds of the global supplier
Consumer goods have changed hugely over 150 years - but for today’s suppliers it’s still a case of ‘survival of the fittest’.
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InterviewsThe godfather of modern grocery
He opened Britain’s first supermarket and pioneered self service. Patrick Galvani’s Premier Supermarket chain very nearly ruled the world.
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ProfilesLord Haskins of Skidby
He transformed Northern Dairies into a major force in chilled foods as Northern Foods and served as chairman for more than 20 years
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ProfilesWilliam Kendall
The entrepreneur turned both The New Covent Garden Soup Co and Green & Black’s into successful companies.
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InterviewsThe stuff of legends
What happens when you take 11 grocery legends to lunch? They dish the dirt on old rivalries, reflect on defining moments - and share their thoughts on the future.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhen suppliers told porkies
Today regulation of health claims is getting ever tougher. But 150 years ago, quackery and exaggeration abounded.
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