All The Grocer articles in 16 May 2015 – Page 2
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Analysis and FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from portable loo roll to lemon scented sponges
With the help of Mintel, we’ve scoured the globe for 10 of the hottest household launches – from insect repellent candles to water-activated kitchen roll
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Analysis and FeaturesNPD means a clean sweep for laundry brands
Which of household’s brands have performed best over the past year? And which players have lost out?
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocer Price Index: Prices start to recover at big four
Has grocery price deflation run its course? Last month, supermarket prices fell by their lowest amount so far in 2015.
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Analysis and FeaturesThe sweet smell of success: reed and candles boost aircare
Brits’ homes smell better than ever as scented candles and reed diffusers fly off the shelves
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Analysis and FeaturesBuyer Q&A: EDLP 'can ward off' threat of discounters
There isn’t much Holly Weller doesn’t know about household products…
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Analysis and FeaturesFlower power! Eco-friendly products on the rise
It’s easy being green as brands tap into the trend for natural cleaning products
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Analysis and FeaturesMaking scents: fragrant NPD boosts laundry sales
Fabric conditioner comes up smelling of roses thanks to a wave of scent-boosting NPD
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Analysis and FeaturesShiny! Discounters polish up household sales
Aldi and Lidl are sweeping up in household leaving the mults to gather dust
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Analysis and FeaturesTV reigns in household with 94% of ad spend
Household ad spend increased by 16%, with the bulk going on TV ads. So, who are this year’s small screen stars?
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Analysis and FeaturesHousehold brands get social with family messages
Cute children with bunny ears and life’s little messes remind consumers what’s important
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NewsArla launches own-brand low fat and reduced sugar yoghurts
A spokeswoman for Arla said the range had been launched to “fill a gap in the market for an everyday healthy yogurt for the family”
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NewsBrakes in sustainable fish pledge
The commitment means Brakes will immediately stop sourcing any species on the Marine Conservation Society’s ‘Fish to Avoid’ list
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC boosts FTSE 100 as first quarter sales fizz
Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC helped drive the FTSE 100 higher this morning after posted an unexpected rise in first-quarter sales.
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NewsMorso targets mults and foodservice for risotto lines
Premium prepared risotto brand Morso is discussing listings with the mults and rolling out a foodservice pack…
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Comment and OpinionProcessed food's effects on gut worry Joanna Blythman
A whole new reason to avoid processed food is being flagged up by Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology…
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NewsBright Food secures 40% remainder of Lion's Weetabix share
The remaining 40% stake has been bought up by Bright Food, with the intention - it is believed - of re-selling it to Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia
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NewsSABMiller enters UK's growing craft beer sector with Meantime acquisition
SABMiller is entering the craft beer market with the purchase of London-based brewer Meantime.
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NewsMetcalfe's Skinny demerger from Itsu triggers speculation
Metcalfe’s Skinny is to split from parent company Metcalfe’s Food on 1 June, The Grocer can reveal, with the parent company changing its name to Itsu Grocery
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NewsEC set to drop processed meat-as-ingredient label plans
Brussels is expected to abandon plans to introduce mandatory country of origin labelling for meat in processed foods…
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NewsTop-up boosts average c-store basket size to three products
The average number of items bought in a c-store has hit three products for the first time in 10 years