All The Grocer articles in 20 September 2014
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NewsAction on Sugar hits out at ‘flawed’ data on UK sugar intake
Action on Sugar (AOS) has accused experts leading the government’s planned crackdown on sugar of ignoring major flaws in the data used to draw up the proposals.
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NewsAdnams Ghost Ship named best independent canned beer
Adnams Ghost Ship has been named the UK’s best independent canned beer.
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery price war becomes a key part of deflation picture
With food and drink prices still showing annual deflation, it’s little surprise supermarket sales are feeling the effect.
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NewsGreene King rolls out US-style East Coast IPA
Greene King has launched a beer influenced by brews from both sides of the Atlantic.
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NewsSainsbury's rolls out shopping trolley for disabled children
Sainsbury’s is to introduce a new trolley for disabled children in all of its stores following a successful trial.
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NewsWKD secures sponsorship deal with ITV2 sitcom Plebs
Caligula wasn’t the only ancient Roman with a wicked side. But while the tyrannical emperor probably stuck to wine, historical sitcom Plebs has a taste for something vodka-based and blue - with its second series to be sponsored by RTD brand WKD.
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NewsJohn West owner buys Norwegian brand King Oscar
Canned fish giant Thai Union Frozen Products (TUF) - which owns the John West brand – has acquired Norwegian seafood brand King Oscar for an undisclosed fee.
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Analysis & FeaturesWinners and losers from Horsegate begin to emerge
There’s little doubt that Horsegate was the major food story of 2013, but so far there has been little concrete evidence the horsemeat scandal had much of an impact on the meat industry’s bottom line.
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NewsNew Mr Men character Mr Glug created for Evian water
Water brand Evian has teamed up with Mr Men owner Sanrio to create new character Mr Glug.
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NewsGuinness TV ad goes inside brewery gates
Diageo is on the campaign trail with a TV push for Guinness that takes viewers inside the gates of its 255-year-old Dublin-based brewery.
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NewsDairy Crest re-opens applications for formula contract
Dairy Crest is to re-open its formula contract for new applications.
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NewsPremier Foods splits into three divisions amid management changes
Premier Foods has announced a major restructure of its business that will see the company split into three distinct business units and a number of management changes.
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NewsNisa launches Heritage Gourmet sausages
Nisa has added 100 new products to its revamped Heritage own-label range, including the first under its new-look premium range Heritage Gourmet.
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NewsCore blimey! Tesco rolls out pink-fleshed apple
Tesco is trialling a new apple variety that has yellow and orange skin and pink flesh.
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NewsJ&J Wilson extends Nisa contract for two more years
Holiday park c-store retailer J&J Wilson has extended its contract with Nisa for a further two years.
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal beer industry looks ripe for consolidation
As AB InBev steps up its interest in SABMiller, the next wave of beer industry consolidation could finally be upon us.
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NewsIndependence is the perfect platform to promote Scottish brands across the globe, says Richard Lochhead
With less than 48 hours to go before Scotland decides whether to remain part of the United Kingdom on Thursday 19 September, The Grocer spoke to Scotland’s food minister Richard Lochhead, on the issues for the food and drink industry including price hikes, intimidation and exports.
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NewsWhy we need to make sense of sugar
As the new Making Sense of Sugar campaign launches, AB Sugar CEO Mark Carr explains why it is high time that the sugar industry fought back in the obesity debate.
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NewsRetailers and suppliers come together to call for business rates reform
More than 100 retailers and suppliers have joined forces to demand business rate reform in an open letter addressed to all political parties.
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NewsMorrisons promotes convenience boss Mowat to property and strategy director
Morrisons has promoted Gordon Mowat to become its new group property and strategy director.