All The Grocer articles in 22 February 2014
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NewsCo-op asks customers and members for views on its future
The Co-operative Group is asking its members, staff and customers to share their views on the future of the society after admitting it had “lost touch” and “hadn’t been listening”.
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NewsBlight-resistant GM potato developed in UK trial
Potatoes are at the centre of a new debate about GM technology in the UK, sparked by news of a successful trial of a blight-resistant variety of genetically modified potatoes.
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NewsBRC’s ‘radical’ business rates review floats green tax plan
Retail leaders have urged the government to consider “radical” alternatives to business rates, including replacing them with a new energy tax based on businesses’ energy efficiency.
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NewsPoundland confirms flotation plan for March
Poundland today confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering which it said will mark the “next phase” of the business.
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NewsSupermarkets now the ‘tortoise’ in grocery race: Charles Wilson
Booker claims supermarkets have become the “tortoise” of the race for grocery sales…
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NewsOnline pound shop blames heavy demand for closure
One of three online pound shops to have launched this month has already closed down after struggling to cope with website traffic.
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NewsLactofree hedgehog TV ad 'did not mislead', ASA rules
A TV ad for Lactofree products did not mislead consumers about its suitability for dairy allergy sufferers, the ASA has ruled.
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NewsCoca-Cola to beef up marketing spend as global sales dip
Coca-Cola is responding to a dip in sales with a boost in media spend and a diversification into new areas – including a cold-beverage home dispenser.
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NewsArla UK sales boom as Lurpak and Anchor outperform market
Arla today announced total revenue across its global operations hit 73.6 billion DKK (£8.4bn) in 2013, up 16.6% on 2012.
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Comment & OpinionHow to restore consumer confidence in food provenance
The horsemeat scandal led to a huge dent in public confidence in the global supply chain. Here’s how we can restore confidence…
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NewsIllicit tobacco and booze seized in South London raids
HMRC has seized illicit tobacco and alcohol worth £2,000 in unpaid duty in South London.
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NewsScottish brewer Fyne Ales aims to double output with £2m expansion
Scottish craft brewer Fyne Ales has started a £2m expansion as it looks to double its turnover and meet growing demand for its beers.
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NewsMichael Clarke to take charge at Treasury Wine Estates
Former Premier Foods boss Michael Clarke has been appointed MD and chief executive of troubled Australian wine business Treasury Wine Estates.
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NewsAsda playing the ‘long game’ as Q4 sales dip 0.1%
Asda today blamed a tough climate for British retail as it posted a 0.1% decline in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks ending 3 January 2014.
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NewsTreasury Wine Estates profits tumble in half-year trading
Troubled winemaker Treasury Wine Estates saw operating profits fall 37.6% in a “disappointing” first half to the year.
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NewsFood banks are a ‘last resort’ for Brits, Defra report finds
Demand for food aid in the UK is rising, a Defra-commissioned report has warned.
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NewsTesco to sell Scotch beef to the Scots
Tesco is to sell 100% Scotch Beef across its fresh beef ranges in Scotland.
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NewsSainsbury’s slaps calorie-count labels on own-brand wines
Sainsbury’s today set the cat amongst the pigeons with drinks producers after rolling out calorie-labelled bottles across 20 of its own-label wines.
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NewsArla brings chocolate milk drink Cocio to UK
Arla is aiming for a larger slice of the UK milk drinks market by launching its Danish chocolate milk brand Cocio.
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Grocer 33Morrisons Tŷ Glas, Cardiff
This is Morrisons’ fourth win of 2014. Is there a sense of things getting better?