All The Grocer articles in 2 November 2013
Previous issues.
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NewsGTA5 drives entertainment sales at Tesco and Asda
Tesco and Asda have made a killing from the launch of violent video game Grand Theft Auto V.
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NewsSatfat pledges defended as a ‘step forward’
The government has defended its Responsibility Deal, after a leading health body said pledges by food producers to cut satfats in their products were “a drop in the ocean”.
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NewsBoparan suffers £33.5m loss as horsegate takes a toll
Protein giant Boparan Holdings has suffered a £33.5m full-year loss as a result of a “perfect storm” of inflation, the horsemeat scandal and its acquisition of Vion’s UK operations.
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NewsSupermarkets cut petrol prices again
Shoppers will pay less for petrol at supermarkets from tomorrow morning after Asda kicked off another round of price cuts.
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NewsUK food security under the spotlight in MPs' inquiry
The cross-party EFRA committee of MPs is to launch a new inquiry into UK food security – including the role of GM technology.
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NewsSainsbury’s takes Tesco Price Promise fight to High Court
Sainsbury’s is refusing to give up its fight against Tesco’s Price Promise and is taking the Advertising Standards Authority’s decision to clear ads for the scheme to a Judicial Review.
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NewsM&S teases ‘fairy tale’ Christmas ad
Marks & Spencer has taken inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz for its Christmas TV ad campaign.
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NewsOne Stop’s acquisition of Alfred Jones nears completion
The Alfred Jones convenience stores acquired by One Stop will be converted by January 2014, One Stop has confirmed.
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NewsLidl promotes Deluxe Christmas range with first-ever TV ad
Lidl is expecting record sales of its Deluxe food range this Christmas as it debuts its first-ever television ad tomorrow.
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NewsEllison confirms guilt lanes back on the Responsibility Deal agenda
The Department of Health has denied making a U-turn on ‘guilt lanes’ at supermarket checkouts, as new public health minister Jane Ellison confirmed they were back on the government agenda.
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NewsPremier Foods sales drop despite focus on power brands
Premier Foods’ outlook for the full year remains unchanged despite a 3.2% fall in total sales in its third quarter.
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NewsFirst Milk and Adams Foods forge major cheese partnership
Adams Foods and First Milk have forged a long-term strategic partnership that will see them establish a major new integrated supply chain for hard cheese in the UK.
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NewsUnited Biscuits pushes McVitie’s in Middle East with Saudi buy
United Biscuits has announced it is to acquire a biscuit manufacturing business in Saudi Arabia as it looks to further establish the McVitie brand in the Middle East.
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NewsAB InBev’s MacFarlane to head up combined European division
Former AB InBev UK boss Stuart MacFarlane, who developed the brewer’s hit Stella Artois Cidre and Stella 4%, is to head up a new combined European division for the company.
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NewsJaffa Cakes fans go slime bobbing for Halloween
Jaffa Cakes fans have been slime-bobbing for the limited-edition ‘Lime & Slime’ flavour of the popular snack.
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NewsTesco’s Blinkbox lands on PS3
Film and TV fans will now be able stream content from Tesco’s Blinkbox service on their PlayStation 3 consoles.
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NewsHorsemeat found in canned beef sold at TJ Morris stores
Horse DNA has been detected in a batch of canned beef supplied to Home Bargains and Quality Save stores in the UK, according to the Food Standards Agency.
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NewsAldi ramps up middle-class appeal as 500th store opens
Aldi has revealed the number of middle- to upper-class customers shopping at its stores has risen by over 5% in the last 12 months.
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NewsNisa appoints Steve Leach to look after specialists and indies
Nisa has appointed Steve Leach as business unit director with responsibility of looking after specialists and independents.
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NewsWaitrose fortifies wine team with new appointments
Waitrose is beefing up its online wine business by appointing a new dedicated online wine buyer.