All The Grocer articles in 17 May 2014
Previous issues.
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NewsDiageo appoints M&S CFO Alan Stewart to board
Diageo today appointed Marks & Spencer’s chief financial officer, Alan Stewart, as a new non-executive director.
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NewsMusgrave profits fall as it writes down €131m in GB business
Musgrave Group has reported a 16% fall in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 December 2013 on the back of a disappointing performance in its GB operations
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NewsBabyfood maker Plum recalls Bread & Butter Pudding pouches
Babyfood supplier Plum has recalled a batch of its pouched Bread & Butter Pudding as it may be unsafe to eat.
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NewsAlphonso mango ban defended by Defra
Defra has defended the import ban imposed by the European Commission last week on Alphonso mangoes, and urged Indian authorities to take action.
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NewsHeart of England Co-op grows sales in ‘difficult year’
Heart of England Co-operative Society has recorded a 3.5% increase in full-year like-for-like food sales.
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NewsFinsbury Food Group names Peter Baker as chair
The former MD of Maple Leaf Bakery, Peter Baker, has been appointed as the new non-exec chairman of Finsbury Food Group.
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NewsEmperador Distillers buys Whyte & Mackay from USL
Philippines-based spirits business Emperador is looking to grow its global distribution after acquiring Scotch whisky brand Whyte & Mackay for £430m.
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NewsScottish butcher We Hae Meat strikes supply deal with Asda
Scottish butcher We Hae Meat has secured a deal worth around £1m with Asda to stock four new beef products across 50 stores in Scotland.
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NewsSainsbury’s cuts fat in beef mince and overhauls labelling
Sainsbury’s has reformulated its beef mince to reduce fat content by 244 tonnes a year and changed the labels on its entire mince range.
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NewsLate Easter gives April retail sales a shot in the arm
The late falling of Easter gave retail sales a boost in April, as expected, but food struggled to reap the benefits.
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NewsSchool kids urged to pursue fmcg careers in IGD training scheme
Leading fmcg companies are to offer in-school training to encourage youngsters to consider a career in food and drink.
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NewsBenecol ad struck down for misleading health claims
An ad for Benecol yoghurt drinks has been banned by the Advertising Standard Authority for misleading consumers about the drink’s health benefits.
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NewsWarburtons rated UK’s ‘most chosen’ fmcg brand
Warburtons has been named as the brand bought by the most consumers most frequently for the second year running in Kantar Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint survey.
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NewsTesco installs high-tech checkouts at new-look Lincoln Extra store
Tesco is using the launch of its latest large store model to roll out a high-tech new checkout that automatically scans products loaded onto the conveyor.
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NewsTesco Extra Lincoln: New store design in pictures
Tesco has unveiled its latest new-format store with the opening of Tesco Extra in Lincoln today.
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NewsBrits failing to eat enough fish, major study finds
Brits’ consumption of oily fish falls far short of government recommended levels, new research has warned.
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NewsABP and Genus team up to improve beef genetics
ABP Food Group has struck a strategic partnership with animal genetics company Genus to improve beef genetics and meat quality.
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NewsAsda restructuring puts 4,100 managerial jobs in consultation
A major restructuring at Asda will put some 4,100 managerial jobs into consultation, while boosting the number of section leader roles.
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NewsAlliance Boots reports 4.3% growth as Walgreens partnership pays off
Alliance Boots has reported a 4.3% rise in full year revenues…
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Analysis & FeaturesBread Accompaniments
Consumers loved this £1.85 325g flatbread, giving it a maximum 50 out of 50 score.