All The Grocer articles in 24 January 2015
Previous issues.
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NewsArla makes new play for UK yoghurt market with high-protein quark product
Targeted at gym users, fat-free Arla Protein is available from today (19 January) in raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry flavours
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NewsUnited Biscuits re-designs iconic Jacob's logo
Slight revamp allows space for individual product names within famous black diamond
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Comment & OpinionPeanut butter in a nutshell - health claims increase spread of sales
The humble peanut has become the latest battleground for healthy, non-sugar alternatives
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality Retail drinks to rise in Christmas sales without the need to squeeze margins
Bargain Booze owner pushes up Christmas sales without resorting to an investment in margin.
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NewsCall for Groceries Code Adjudicator powers to extend to dairy farmers
A group of MPs have urged the government to consider extending the remit of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) to include dairy farmers and other small-scale producers.
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NewsFaccenda Foods grows sales for fourth year running
Poultry processor Faccenda Foods has increased its top line for the fourth consecutive year with profits more than doubling.
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Unilever sales hit by challenging market conditions
Unilever has posted lower than expected full-year sales as growth remained mixed in emerging markets and Europe.
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NewsWhitworths owner Real Good Food snaps up Rainbow Dust for £7.5m
Real Good Food has completed the acquisition of Rainbow Dust Colours in a deal worth up to £7.5m.
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NewsMorrisons grows fish processing capacity in Grimsby, looks to add 200 jobs
The supermarket is the only major retailer to ows its own fish processing facility
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NewsEU lifts ban on import of Indian alphonso mangoes
Threat of pests from India alleviated, restrictions on aubergine and other imports remain in place
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NewsReckitt Benckiser fined £540k for share dealing reporting lapses
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Reckitt Benckiser Group £539,800 for “inadequate systems and controls” to monitor share-dealing by its executive team.
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NewsDairy Crest loses part of Morrisons supply contract to Arla
Suppliers loses one-third of liquid milk contract, will continue to supply Morrisons with various other dairy products
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NewsHarrods begins stocking British luxury artisan truffles
Costèllo + Hellerstein offering full range of truffles at the upmarket retailer
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Feature SynopsisFocus on: Pizza: 21 February
What are the strongest and weakest parts of the sector? And what does 2015 hold for pizza?
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever’s subdued revenue growth is only part of the story
Unilever shares were 2.5% down in early trading after it revealed a drop in full year revenues this morning and under par fourth quarter sales.
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Comment & OpinionPalm oil an example of difficulties of marrying sustainability with needs of developing countries
Much work remains if we are to perfect the supply chain of products from developing world
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NewsDelayed store openings take the shine off Poundland's record Christmas
More than seven million customers were served at Poundland in the peak Christmas trading week helping the discount chain to a record festive period.
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NewsSABMiller hit by third quarter China slowdown
Peroni brewer SABMiller has reported a 1% dip in third quarter lager volumes, driven by a significant decline in China.
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NewsSainsbury's goes on the attack with milk pricing advert
Supermarket highlights below-cost prices paid by competitors in new print marketing campaign
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Feature SynopsisFocus on: Ready meals & microwaveable: 21 February
So who’s in growth? How? Who’s being left behind? Why? How can they turn things around?