All The Grocer articles in 19 October 2013
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NewsBooker profits jump as Makro savings kick in
Booker’s acquisition of Makro is “on plan” to generate £26m of synergies by the end of the wholesaler’s financial year.
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NewsDiageo propped by American sales as emerging markets cool
Diageo has reported organic net sales of 3% in the 3 months to 30 September, on volumes up 0.6% - but Western Europe continued to see a decline.
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NewsPeroni lifts SABMiller in UK but Europe stays flat
Peroni Nastro Azzuro continued to tempt drinkers in the UK, SABMiller reported today, but the company’s overall performance in Europe over the last six months was mixed.
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NewsDanone launches new Actimel health claim
Danone is repositioning Actimel with a vitamin-based health claim that will see its patented L.casei probiotic culture relegated to a passing mention on packs.
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NewsSeventh cheesemaker approved to join ranks of Stilton producers
The exclusive club of the UK’s Stilton makers has opened its doors to a new member for the first time in eight years, with Hartington Creamery becoming only the seventh supplier to be approved.
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NewsTesco Blinkbox aims to make a splash with latest campaign
Tesco will launch the latest phase in its multimillion-pound backing for TV and movie streaming service Blinkbox today.
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NewsSuperfood burgers released by Speyside
A meat supplier to the mults wants to reposition the humble burger as a functional food for fitness enthusiasts with a new range of lean beefburgers enriched with ‘superfood’ ingredients.
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NewsFrijj premium range revamped as Supreme
Dairy Crest is rebranding its Frijj The Incredible range of premium-tier milkshakes as Frijj Supreme and ditching the quirky on-pack characters for a new “superior style” look.
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NewsOrganic milk ad given the all-clear by ASA
The ASA has rejected a complaint against an organic milk ad that claimed organic cows eat a more natural diet than conventionally farmed cows.
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Didcot
My colleagues are very proud of the store, its place in the community and the high level of service they give customers…
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NewsBooker woos retailers with Treasurer Executive cigarettes
Booker is taking the fight to the illicit tobacco trade with the launch of a new tobacco brand that offers retailers a profit on return of 10%.
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NewsMoy Park CEO Nigel Dunlop to step down
Nigel Dunlop is to step down as CEO of Moy Park Europe after six years - with finance director Janet McCollum taking over from him on 1 January 2014.
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NewsTesco’s F&F franchise lands in Switzerland and Gibraltar
Tesco has announced the first franchise stores in Europe for its F&F clothing brand, with openings in Switzerland and Gibraltar.
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Analysis & FeaturesEnergy sweets face scrutiny as coroner flags concerns over Hero
FSA to investigate role caffeine consumption played in death…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK 'sleepwalked' into tobacco directive says JTI's da Motta
We talk to Japan Tobacco International UK MD Jorge da Motta about TPD2, plain packs, the illicit trade and e-cigs…
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NewsTesco car park/school trials for click & collect
Tesco is set to take its groceries click & collect service beyond its store network for the first time…
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NewsMüller Wiseman vows to keep milk flowing after Droitwich fire
Müller Wiseman Dairies has pledged to keep the milk flowing to customers despite suffering a major fire at its Droitwich processing plant earlier this week.
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NewsDH admits defeat on 'confusing' salt reduction targets
The government has dropped one of the key promises made as part of its 2013 salt reduction strategy…
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Comment & OpinionDon't give up on the CTN just yet
Even Charles Wilson may be powerless to stop the loss of trade to duty-avoided tobacco; but don’t give up on CTNs yet…
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NewsOne Direction advent calendars hit by production delays
Hordes of teens hoping to get their hands on an Advent calendar featuring Harry Styles and co are set to be disappointed…