All The Grocer articles in 24 May 2014 – Page 4
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Comment and OpinionFood Inspectors: a missed opportunity for the food industry
Matt Allwright got stuck into the big issues: how did horse end up in burgers, he asked, pointing at a horse in a field…
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Category ReportFocus on Oils
Sunflower oil has stolen the top spot from vegetable… but is it already under threat from own label-driven extra virgin?
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Analysis and FeaturesUkrainian export revisions push up wheat prices
Wheat prices have moved up as a result of Ukrainian exports for 2014/15 being revised down by 4% on previous forecasts…
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Analysis and FeaturesParkfoot: the forecourt game changer
Following an extensive renovation, the Spar Parkfoot forecourt store in Kent has grown sales and landed a raft of awards…
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Analysis and FeaturesBeef prices in UK and Continent still falling
UK and European beef prices continue to tumble, with deadweight prices in the UK and France down nearly 10% on last year…
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Analysis and FeaturesAn inconvenient truth: is convenience really growing?
The convenience sector is booming. Or is it? When you interrogate the numbers a little harder a different picture emerges…
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NewsSuntory tipped to snap up Drambuie
Analysts are tipping Suntory as the favourite bidder for Scottish liqueur business Drambuie, which in the “early stages” of a potential sale.
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NewsInnocent relaunches Veg Pots range
Innocent is relaunching Veg Pots and has admitted the brand has not kept pace with the changing ready meals market…
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Analysis and FeaturesHow smaller packs and greater muscle can deliver in convenience
The convenience channel is of growing importance to suppliers? What are the challenges? And who’s doing the best job?…
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Analysis and Features7-Eleven: does history beckon again for global c-store giant?
The 7-Eleven story reads like a history of innovation in convenience. What chance of a UK return?…
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NewsMacsween scoops top prize at Scottish Food & Drink Awards
Macsween has won product of the year at The Scottish Food and Drink Awards for its innovative take on haggis.
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Analysis and FeaturesHot 100: the UK's hottest convenience store postcodes
The Grocer reveals the 100 ‘hottest’ locations for c-stores in the UK, plus the ‘best fit’ multiple retailer….
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Analysis and FeaturesPromotions trimmed back in switch to EDLP price war
With the grocery price war putting the emphasis on EDLP, promotions have taken something of a back seat this month…
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Burpham
Your mystery shopper visited at one of our busiest times, and the weather was really good, so it made the win sweeter…
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NewsCoca-Cola Enterprises to bring Glaceau Smartwater to Britain
Coca-Cola Enterprises is bringing $500m US bottled water brand Glaceau Smartwater to the UK…
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NewsDairy Crest results: 10 key facts and figures
Dairy Crest has reported its full-year results for the 12 months to 31 March 2014. The Grocer spoke to CEO Mark Allen to glean more details.
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NewsDevro sausage workers face job losses at Lanarkshire plants
Up to 130 workers could lose their jobs at sausage casing manufacturer Devro.
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NewsTesco CEO Philip Clarke receives £1.6m pay package but no bonus
Tesco bosses saw increases in their pay packets last year, but missed out on any bonus.
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NewsPoultry producers welcome delay to rule change on stunning
British poultry producers have welcomed Defra’s decision to halt the implementation of tough new EU rules on pre-slaughter stunning.
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NewsBritish farming can benefit from imports, says Tesco’s Tim Smith
Supporting British farmers and growers does not necessarily have to mean moving to 100% British on certain grocery lines, Tesco’s group technical director, Tim Smith, has suggested.