All The Grocer articles in 24 January 2015 – Page 2
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NewsGovernment looks set to give Tacon more power to fine supermarkets
Cameron agrees during PMQs that the Groceries Code Adjudicator needs greater ability to punish, will consider extending her powers even further
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NewsTesco's new supplier network platform aims to repair damage done
Networks previously only available to specific industries to be merged, creating a large knowledge base and network for all suppliers
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NewsM&S goes with 'Barista' futuristic digital loyalty card
Loyalty app will track purchases and inform shoppers how close they are to free products
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NewsSpar goes nuts with new own-label products
The bargain range has new packaging which complies with regulations
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's public milk attack threatens to open Pandora's Box
Making consumers more aware of the plight of dairy farmers could change the game for everyone
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NewsGrocery deflation hits record high in the run-up to Christmas
Festive bargain-hunters got an early present as supermarket deflation accelerated to its highest level to date in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsFood waste efforts aren't good enough, says report
Manufacturer and retailer waste increased, despite target of a 3% reduction by the end of 2015
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NewsHoliday periods in the UK and US just the tonic for Fever-Tree growth
Strong sales in the final two months of 2014 have pushed Fever-Tree’s full-year revenue comfortably ahead of expectations.
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NewsTobacco packaging to go plain in a hurry
Government moves to standardise all tobacco packaging before the general election after years of wrangles
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging announcement: the industry reacts
Government move slammed as “unnecessary, illogical, and plain nonsense”
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NewsJobs in the food industry carry on downwards trend
The fall in food industry employment goes against the non-food retail pattern of increased employment and recovery
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NewsFood labelling should be used to help consumers make better choices, says report
Report calls on Defra to do more research and leard co-ordination efforts in push for more informative packaging
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NewsAlcohol duty tax cut is required say winemakers, as government stands to win big
With wine finally edging back into growth in the UK, the government’s tax haul from alcohol stands to grow rapidly too
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NewsRussian EU pork import ban could be lifted
Bilateral meetings in Berlin “should” result in EU countries being able to export pork to Russia once more
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NewsAsda to sell third-party ad space on its websites
Adverts will come from non-competing sectors, supermarket hopes to grow income from adverts rapidly
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Mars pledges to stop deforestation, have a more ethical supply chain
Company will put policies in place to ensure foreign purchases do not result in deforestation, follows on from cocoa and fish supply chain pledge
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NewsCity sceptical over supermarket share price rallies
Supermarket share prices recovered in early 2015, but City investors remain unconvinced the pain of last year is over.
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NewsDiet Coke ditches the hunks for new ad campaign
The new campaign encourages consumers to embrace their impulsive side
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NewsToy industry records best growth since 2010
Black Friday sales exceeded Christmas sales, and the World Cup lines were a particular success
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Comment & OpinionReasoned debate over plain tobacco packaging goes up in smoke
Neither side seems prepared to engage in an evidence-based debate