All The Grocer articles in 18 August 2018
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The Big InterviewGiles Hurley big interview: relishing Aldi's disruptor status
New Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley has watched with “interest” and “fascination” as the tectonic plates of British grocery have shifted
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer Cup 2018: the nominees revealed
For the past two decades, the trophy has been awarded to an outstanding leader for their work in the industry over the past year
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Category ReportPlant-based puddings: desserts category report 2018
As the war on sugar rages on, puddings are among the nine categories challenged by Public Health England to reduce sugar content by 20% by 2020
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat does Valeo Foods have planned for sweet group Tangerine?
Valeo Foods is on the verge of snapping up Tangerine in the hopes it can sweeten its existing investment in the sugary snacks category.
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Analysis and FeaturesCan government deliver an 'Amazon tax'? Is it needed?
Philip Hammond is reportedly looking into a tax that targets online companies. What would the impact be on UK retail?
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NewsHiggidy sales fall flat following 'major brand restructure'
Sales at premium pie maker Higgidy flat-lined last year as a major restructure of the brand hit revenues, though sales have picked up in recent months.
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NewsTuk Tuk Chai ditches dragon’s investment for crowdfunding
The chilled drink manufacturer appeared on Dragon’s Den but confirmed after filming it decided to walk away from the deal in favour of a £150k cash injection from the crowd
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NewsSnack brands Pastinos and Raw Chocolate Co appoint administrators
Pastinos pasta snacks is on the market for a potential rescue deal, while Sussex-based The Raw Chocolate Co was bought from administration, saving a dozen jobs
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Analysis and FeaturesRussia World Cup sales boom boosts Carlsberg's second quarter
Denmark may have knocked out in the second round of this summer’s World Cup but the country’s brewing giant Carlsberg had plenty to celebrate this summer.
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NewsSignature Flatbreads begin recruitment drive after £10m cash boost
Sales jumped 17% over the past year, the company said, with working capital and a recruitment drive needed to upscale production
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Comment and OpinionIt's business as usual at Aldi - but a bit faster
That mix of British premium quality with astonishing value is rattling a lot of cages
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Category ReportYoung, single and roasting: Sunday roast category report 2018
Demographic data by Kantar paints an interesting picture of who’s eating roasts. Almost all age groups have upped their consumption
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Analysis and FeaturesNine stores that have taken meat counters to the next level
Bryan Roberts, global insight director of tcc global, takes a look at examples of best practice from retailers looking to add value through serviced meat counters
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NewsWaitrose becomes latest retailer to hit the reset button
The Grocer can reveal Waitrose has been working with consultants from OC&C on the process
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NewsBestway unveils new franchise model for Conviviality retailers
The wholesaler has spent the past four weeks meeting with retailers to set out a new franchise model for Bestway Retail
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NewsAldi raises the steaks with 36-day dry-aged Aberdeen Angus beef
Aldi’s Specially Selected steaks will be matured for longer than at any other UK supermarket – even Hawksmoor
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NewsCrediton Dairy posts 9.7% sales increase to £68.5m
Despite the increase in turnover, its profits took a £1m hit as it focused on R&D
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NewsCo-op overtakes discounters in store planning 'space race'
The Co-op overtook the two discounters for the most planning applications submitted in the first half of 2018
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NewsGlyphosate essential for UK food production, say farmers
British farming bodies have stressed the necessity and safety of glyphosate after the US Monsanto ruling
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NewsCity snapshot: Tuk Tuk Chai ditches Dragons' Den for crowdfund cash
A chilled chai drink manufacturer which secured a £100k investment on Dragons’ Den has ditched the funding in favour of a crowdfunded cash injection, Vaping should be promoted as a less harmful alternative to smoking by the government, a committee of MPs has said today and the rest of the news from the City.