All The Grocer articles in 23 August 2014 – Page 4
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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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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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Comment and 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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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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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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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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Comment and 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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Analysis and 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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NewsNFU Cymru seeks to inspire new generation of farmers
The next generation of farmers is being sought by NFU Cymru in a bid to get more people into the industry.
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NewsImperial Tobacco reports a 1% slide in global sales
Imperial Tobacco Group said today it remained on course to acquire a range of US cigarette brands as it reported a 1% fall in global revenue for the first nine months of the year.
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NewsWaitrose opens first railway station c-store: in pictures
Waitrose unveiled its first ever convenience store located in a railway station today in London’s King’s Cross Station.
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NewsKenco takes on gang culture in Honduras in latest ad
Kenco is showcasing the work it does to steer young people in Honduras away from a life of crime with a new advert.
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NewsFmcg sales rebound in Europe but UK volumes fall
European fmcg sales have shown their highest growth in over two years, Nielsen reported this morning – but the UK still failed to see volume growth.
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NewsFuel price cuts target bank holiday motorists
The supermarkets are hoping to woo the bank holiday crowds with a new round of fuel price cuts beginning today.
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Analysis and FeaturesCan WH Smith defy the short-sellers?
The short sellers are again targeting WH Smith, but analysts believe structural trends are finally moving in the newsagent’s favour.
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Comment and OpinionHudl headache is price of success for Tesco
Tesco’s Hudl tablet made headlines with the news that a security flaw meant that users’ sensitive data could retrieved even after performing a factory reset on the device.
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NewsAlpro to remove ‘may contain nuts’ warnings on soya products
Alpro has u-turned on its decision to merge the production of its soya products and nut milks following a backlash from allergy campaigners.
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NewsMorrisons confirms plan to extend store opening hours
Morrisons has confirmed plans to extend the opening hours at many of its stores, as it looks to address its falling sales.
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NewsPork Farms buys Kerry Foods’ pastry business
Pork Farms Ltd has acquired Kerry Foods’ chilled savoury pastry business for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today.
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NewsCould salmonella outbreak be linked to imported eggs?
Evidence is emerging that the source of a salmonella outbreak that affected 156 people across England could be linked to eggs from mainland Europe.