All The Grocer articles in 21 March 2015 – Page 6
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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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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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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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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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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 lists Harrogate Sausage Company
Stocking is a major breakthrough for the sausage maker, their first venture outside Yorkshire
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Comment and 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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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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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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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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Comment and OpinionHow the Budget will affect our industry
Reactions from around The Grocer’s staff to the most important parts of today’s Budget
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NewsGeneral Mills' sales and profits fall as it looks to cut jobs
Sales and earnings at General Mills, which owns brands such as Old El Paso, Lucky Charms cereal and Green Giant, have fallen in its third quarter as a result of the strong dollar and restructuring costs.
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NewsMüller extends Corner with new Püd range and launches Greek-style Rice
Müller’s chief marketing officer said he hoped the new dessert range would help drive forward the Müller Corner brand
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News2015 Budget: fmcg industry reactions
Reactions to today’s budget from the wider industry will be updated here as we get them in
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NewsAlcohol duty cuts: an industry reacts
After the Chancellor announced plans to cut duty on beer, spirits and cider in the Budget, we get reactions
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NewsAldi, Lidl to create 1,000 new jobs
The jobs will be spread across ten new stores once it opens its new distribution centre and offices near Cardiff
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NewsTax sugary drinks now, demands professor
The professor leading the Responsibility Deal’s food network has warned the government “cannot afford” to ignore the case for a tax on sugary drinks
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NewsFowl Scratchings, a snack made from chicken skin, to hit the market
The savoury snack is the brainchild of advertising copywriter Robert Jebb, who collaborated with Tamworth-based The Real Pork Crackling Co
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NewsMonster Raving Loony Party get branded ale in Hogs Back coalition
Hog In The Limelight is a temporary rebrand of Hogs Back Brewery’s Hogs Back Bitter for the duration of the election campaign
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NewsCity Snapshot: Chancellor George Osborne lines up pre-election sweetener
Chancellor George Osborne will fire the gun today on the Conservative election campaign as he aims to hand out a few treats to soften up voters and business