All The Grocer articles in 23 August 2014 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesPetrol price war is no game changer for under-pressure supermarkets
The so-called grocery price war has spread to the petrol pumps, but the supermarkets are unlikely to see much benefit.
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Comment & OpinionSmallest-ever Waitrose betrays big plans for convenience
Waitrose’s new store in London’s King’s Cross - its smallest yet - is its first move into travel convenience.
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NewsASA clears Tesco ‘better than half price’ ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favour of Tesco on a complaint made against one of the retailer’s ‘better than half price’ ads.
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NewsBirds Eye brings ‘warmth’ to frozen food with design revamp
Birds Eye has unveiled a new logo and revamped packaging across its entire range as it aims to bring “warmth and personality” to its portfolio. The move forms part of parent company Iglo Group’s £60m Europe-wide brand relaunch, which is intended to shift the perception of frozen food from a ...
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NewsMorrisons unveils wine screw cap with a green twist
Morrisons is rolling out a new environmentally friendly wine screw cap that it claims will reduce its carbon footprint and makes the bottle easier to recycle.
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Comment & OpinionHudl security issues? Karoline has it covered
I would have left a treasure trove of personal information on my Hudl before throwing it away…
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NewsTesco-backed Harris + Hoole to close six branches
Tesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole has confirmed it is closing six of its outlets in London and the South East.
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NewsSuppliers join forces to fight ‘slave labour’ in global seafood industry
UK retailers and major fish suppliers have formed a new group to lobby governments to improve worker welfare in the global seafood industry.
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Comment & OpinionMichael Mosley's blood pressure teaches us a valuable lesson
Guess what, bacon fans? Two rashers a day will knock two years off your life, according to Should I Eat Meat?…
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NewsRussia compensation scheme may widen to cover meat and dairy
As the fallout from the Russian trade ban on Western foods continues, the EC is considering extending its emergency fund for fruit and vegetable growers to meat and dairy producers.
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Patience Arinaitwe-Mugadu
At the age of nine, I was given the responsibility of making sure my mother’s pigs, ducks and chickens were fed and safe…
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NewsTesco gives Notting Hill stores a Carnival makeover
Tesco is supporting this year’s Notting Hill Carnival with in-store displays, offers and sponsorship of a float in the street party’s parade.
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NewsHeineken beer volumes boosted by the World Cup
Heineken saw overall beer volumes rise 3.1% and a “mid-single digit” figure in the UK as the World Cup and warm weather helped boost first half trading.
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NewsScottish beef industry targets output boost by 2020
The beef industry in Scotland should aim to increase production by more than 11% by 2020, a group of experts has suggested.
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Comment & OpinionDiscounter disillusion: Aldi and Lidl have a long way to go
I have not been carried away by the current wave of enthusiasm for the German discounters…
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NewsSymington's reports falling profits amid 'challenging' UK market
Pinched consumers, the cost of promotions and the rise of the discounters have led to slump in full-year profits at Symington’s.
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Comment & OpinionPeter Andre takes Iceland back to the future
Iceland has announced the new face of its ad campaign will be none other than “TV presenter, songwriter and chart-topping singer” Peter Andre, of Mysterious Girl fame
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Comment & Opinion'Selling' roles: there is a place for creativity in hiring
Working in sales recruitment, I face the challenge of selling a sales career to less-than-willing graduates…
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NewsPfizer brings Emergen-C healthcare supplement to Tesco
A Californian vitamin brand worth over $170m in the US has made its European debut in the UK.
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NewsPre-cook meat before barbecues, FSA warns in food safety push
A new food hygiene consumer campaign by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is urging people to pre-cook meat or poultry before throwing it on the barbecue.