All The Grocer articles in 21 March 2015 – Page 3
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NewsCo-op investor in Glanbia plans to reduce its stake
Glanbia Co-operative Society, the largest investor in Irish food group Glanbia, is to dilute its stake by transferring shares to its members and selling a portion in the secondary market.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Next results suggest economic environment is easing on the high street
Retail sector bellwether Next defied its own autumn warning over trading conditions to post a 12.5% rise in profits this morning, New Britain Palm Oil seeks a new CEO and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia bites 19 March: the budget, AB InBev, tobacco lawsuits
As might be expected with the general election around the corner, the papers are split strictly down party lines on George Osborne’s sixth budget yesterday. There’s a euphoric reaction from the more Conservative leaning press, with the Daily Telegraph proclaiming the “End of tax on savings”, The ...
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Comment & OpinionDoes Swallow This herald another annus horribilis for food?
Joanna Blythman’s book has received an awful lot of press, but what are the consequences for the industry?
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NewsWaitrose lists Harrogate Sausage Company
Stocking is a major breakthrough for the sausage maker, their first venture outside Yorkshire
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NewsCo-op launches own-label Easter eggs with dedicated website
The Co-op’s three eggs are Loved by us Popping Candy egg, Loved by us Popcorn egg and Loved by us Buttonscotch egg
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NewsWaitrose to offer in-store dry cleaning services for customers
Its partnership with Johnsons Cleaners comes after a successful trial in which the services was offered in eight stores
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NewsPotts tells Morrisons HQ staff to spend a week in stores every year
New Morrisons CEO David Potts has instructed the retailer’s 2,000 head office staff to help out in stores this Easter as he sets to work on improving the core supermarket estate.
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NewsMini Nom Nom's kids' meals set to hit Ocado
Pitched as ‘home-cooked style’, the five-strong line up goes on sale early in May
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NewsPolitical parties split over future of Food Standards Agency
The UK’s three main political parties have voiced disagreement over the future responsibilities of the FSA.
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Comment & Opinion
Doritos dork gets a taste for heroism... from Bonnie Tyler
Need a hero? It’s hard to resist Bonnie Tyler’s 1980s hit, so Doritos has replaced its flagging mariachi band
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NewsApproved Food sales soar on back of TV appearances
Approved Food, the online seller of short-dated food and drink, has reported an “overwhelming” response to recent high-profile television appearances.
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Nestlé and Coca-Cola to trial new recyclable packaging
A consortium is testing the feasibility of including flexible laminated packaging in household recycling schemes
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NewsControversial pig 'mega-farm' plans withdrawn after permit failure
The farm faced widespread opposition from local residents, environmental campaigners, animal welfare charities and celebrities
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NewsDiageo to put 'per serving' calorie content on its alcohol
The company said it believed existing lack of information led to “confusion” among consumers who wanted to know more
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Rippleglen's new website takes on discounters
The CTN operator, which has 91 stores, is a long-term critic of the discounters
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NewsAspartame sensitivity a myth, suggests study
People who self-diagnose as sensitive to aspartame do not actually react to the additive, a study has found
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NewsHalal manufacturer launches 'Exotic' burgers
The HMC-certified burgers contain 90% lean beef and are an extension of KQF’s ‘Exotique’ range
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NewsFerrari’s Coffee saved from administration in pre-pack deal
Ferrari’s Coffee, one of oldest coffee roasting companies in Wales, has been handed a reprieve after being sold out of administration.
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NewsSalt reduction: UK has 'a lot further to go', says Susan Jebb
The chair of the Responsibility Deal’s food network has warned the industry has a lot of work to do