All The Grocer articles in 16 July 2016 – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionPokémon provides a fun alternative to a childhood obesity strategy
The past week has proved that Britain’s pint-sized couch potatoes don’t need government strategies to get moving
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NewsAndrea Leadsom becomes Defra secretary in May’s new government
Leadsom replaces Liz Truss, who has been promoted to the role of justice secretary
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Analysis & FeaturesSeriously Nutty Maple, Pecan & Popcorn Muesli: acid test
This Waitrose cereal hopes to tap shoppers’ taste for all things popcorn
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NewsQuicke's Cheddar listed at 168 Morrisons stores
Quicke’s Extra Mature Cheddar went on sale in cheese aisles last week
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Analysis & FeaturesPromotional savings down across big five for first time
For the first time this year, shoppers are getting lower average savings on promotions across all of the big five
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NewsDairy farm closure rate increasing in England and Wales
Prolonged low farmgate prices and a global supply glut have contributed to a fall of 2.4% compared with July 2015 figures
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NewsBritvic premium mixers set to escalate tonic water war
The drinks giant is expected to launch the new range of mixers in September
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Grocer 33Tesco Towngate, Leyland: G33 store of the week
A big focus for Tesco this year has been how to improve availability
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Analysis & FeaturesLow global agriculture prices could ease Brexit hit
Underlying agricultural commodity prices are expected to remain relatively low over the next decade
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NewsRoger Harrison to drive growth at Coldpress as GM
Experienced fmcg marketer Roger Harrison has taken the helm at juice company Coldpress
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NewsMindful Chef launches £400k funding campaign
Recipe box start-up Mindful Chef is seeking £400,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to raise the profile of the business.
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NewsWholesalers told to stop using imported rocket after second death in UK E.coli scare
A small number of wholesalers have been told to stop adding imported rocket to their mixes
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Analysis & FeaturesRole of fat in Eatwell plate advice splits health lobby in two
Health lobby ‘at each other’s throats’ over new PHE Eatwell guide
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NewsMcColl's set to buy 298 stores from the Co-op
McColl’s Retail Group has agreed to buy 298 stores from the Co-op in a “transformational” £117m deal
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NewsCity snapshot: Steinhoff £600m Poundland bid faces pressure from activist fund manager
Steinhoff’s £600m takeover bid for Poundland has been complicated by an activist hedge fund building up a sizable stake in the beleaguered fixed-priced discounter.
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NewsConfectionery firm Hancocks enjoys 13% pre-tax profit jump
Finance director Richard Garner said Hancocks is looking to increase its geographical coverage
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NewsMedia Bites 15 July: Bayer/Monsanto, Hershey/Mondelez, Steinhoff/Poundland
The papers feature stories on three different takeover sagas, all at different stages with their own hurdles to clear.
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NewsFSA looks to put end to 'unreasonable' audit requests
The Food Standards Agency looks set to tackle the burden of supplier factory audits
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NewsCity News: Hotel Chocolat shares boosted by sales rise
A better-than-expected rise in full-year sales injected some life into Hotel Chocolat shares this week
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NewsVitalife in crowdfunding bid for Love Health Hate Waste
It plans to raise £100,000 on Crowdcube to fund a further rollout of the Love Health Hate Waste concept