All The Grocer articles in 2 April 2011 – Page 4
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NewsOrganic sales tumble for second consecutive year
Sales of organic products tumbled by almost 6% last year, as reduced customer spending took its toll on the beleaguered sector. The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report, published yesterday, revealed that sales were down 5.9% in 2010 to £1.73bn.
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NewsP&G quits food trade after selling Pringles to Kettle Chips owner
Procter & Gamble has exited the food business after selling its Pringles crisp brand. Diamond Foods, the US snacks group that owns Kettle Chips, has bought the brand in a deal worth $2.35bn (£1.44bn).
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Comment & Opinion
Coke's hero to Zero
Tomorrow morning Wayne Rooney finds out whether he’ll cop a suspension from the FA for his potty-mouthed outburst down the Sky Sports cameras. While he’s sure to start against Chelsea tonight, Rooney certainly won’t be pulling on the hallowed red and white colours of Coca-Cola any time soon.
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NewsTesco chips in £20k to London drinking scheme
Tesco has ploughed £20,000 into a scheme designed to tackle underage drinking in central London. The supermarket has joined forces with Islington council, local police and other retailers in an initiative known as the Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP), which aims to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour caused by ...
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NewsRetailers welcome Red Tape Challenge
Retailer groups have given a cautious welcome to the government’s pledge to cut red tape. The Association of Convenience Stores and the British Retail Consortium backed the launch this week of the Red Tape Challenge website, which gives businesses and members of the public a forum to highlight badly designed regulations they believe create an unnecessary burden.
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NewsNorthern competition nod completes win for Boparan
Ranjit Boparan has cleared the final hurdle in his pursuit of Northern Foods. The chicken mogul’s offer for Northern became unconditional today after gaining regulatory approval for the £342m cash bid.
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NewsM&S raids Morrisons again for new head of Simply Food
Marc Bolland has returned to his former stamping ground to recruit a new head of Simply Food. Christopher Taylor joins the high street giant from Morrisons, also taking responsibility for the franchise and hospitality business.
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NewsCoconut prices set to soar amid civil war and crop failures
The cost of Thai curries could be set to soar as global events conspire to squeeze coconut supply and push up prices. The European price of average desiccated coconut used in curries and cakes is up 116% year-on-year and currently...
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NewsMars and Cadbury unveil latest NPD in fight for bite-size
Mars and Cadbury have both unveiled products targeted at the growing demand for bite-size chocolate treats. In a first for the Cadbury Dairy Milk brand in the UK, Chocos will offer consumers 11 round pieces of chocolate in a roll-pack…
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NewsMakro nabs Asda procurement man Edwards
Makro has named Asda executive Huw Edwards as its new offer management director. Edwards spent 15 years with the Leeds-based supermarket, most recently as procurement director. He has also previously worked for Marks & Spencer.
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