All The Grocer articles in 16 August 2014
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NewsDairy industry braced for falling prices as Russia shuts door
Russia’s ban on food imports from the West is likely to affect the dairy industry more than other parts of the food and drink trade, experts have suggested.
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NewsFlorette adds duo-flavoured croutons to line-up
Salad brand Florette has added a range of duo-flavoured croutons to its line-up.
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Comment & OpinionRussian sanctions will hit fruit and veg industry, warns Rabobank
The EU fresh fruit and vegetables industry is one of the sectors that will be hit hardest by the Russian import ban, according to Rabobank.
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NewsThe Fine Seafood Company recalls five products
Fish supplier The Fine Seafood Company has recalled five of its products.
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NewsWarner Edwards launches rhubarb gin
Craft distillery Warner Edwards is launching a limited-edition rhubarb gin.
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NewsGary Lineker in Walkers Do Us A Flavour TV push
Gary Lineker is back on TV screens with a push for the Walkers Do Us a Flavour promotion.
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NewsSpar South Africa acquires 80% stake in BWG Group
Spar South Africa has bought an 80% stake in Irish Spar wholesaler BWG Group.
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NewsDanone expands Activia with Fruit Fusions yoghurt
Danone has unveiled a new range of Activia yoghurts and expanded its existing Intensely Creamy sub-brand.
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NewsVegesentials gains listing in 100 Tesco stores
Soft drinks brand Vegesentials has secured a listing in 100 Tesco stores.
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NewsTransformers and Barbie join Kinder Pink & Blue egg line-up
Ferrero is to expand its limited-edition Pink & Blue Kinder Surprise range with blue eggs featuring Transformers toys and pink eggs containing Barbie Fashionistas.
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NewsEC task force to respond to Russian import ban
A task force is to be launched this week by the European Commission to discuss delivering a “joined up” European response to Russia’s ban on EU food imports.
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NewsDrinks trade hits back at call for on-pack health warnings
Alcohol misuse was unlikely to be reduced by “heavy-handed” health warnings on drinks, claim drinks industry insiders.
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NewsBonds to help breast cancer charity with Pwinkies sweets
Confectionery supplier Bonds of London has developed a range of pink sweets to help raise money to fight breast cancer.
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Analysis & FeaturesFyffes could suffer collateral damage from US battle over “corporate deserters”
US political pressure over Chiquita’s plans to shift its tax HQ to Ireland could help see rival bid succeed.
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice must wise up as new rules approach
From December 13 diners will be able to ask restaurant staff whether any of the 14 key allergens are contained in the food on their plates and the staff will need to be able to tell them – by law.
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NewsTangerine cuts size and price of Candyland chew bars
Tangerine Confectionery has cut the size and price of its Candyland chew bars.
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NewsRobinson Young to market P&G's Ace Gentle in UK
Robinson Young is to take over UK sales, marketing and distribution of laundry brand Ace Gentle from Proctor and Gamble.
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NewsCreative Nature secures Tesco listing for cacao products
A health food brand that went on sale in Tesco stores as part of a food fair has secured a listing in 240 stores.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe supermarket ‘perfect storm’ shows few signs of blowing over
The UK may have weathered the tail-end of hurricane Bertha just about intact, but the fierce storm blowing through the grocery sector is far from petering out.
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NewsTimothy Taylor's Boltmaker named Champion Beer at GBBF
Timothy Taylor’s Boltmaker has been named Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival.