All The Grocer articles in 25 March 2017
Previous issues.
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NewsHomepride push offers Emma Bridgewater collectables
The promotion will kick off with a half-pint mug and 8.5-inch Easter plate
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NewsManufacturing investment helps Sykes Seafoods post 9% annual sales rise
Manchester-based Sykes Seafoods has grown annual sales and profits after investment in its manufacturing base and a concentration on higher margin products.
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NewsMajorcan new potatoes ‘not affected’ by Spanish rains
The seasonal potatoes will be in Tesco stores from Monday, says supplier
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NewsMedia Bites 20 March: Unilever, Takeover rules, Food labelling, Brazilian meat
Unilever is preparing a £6bn sale of brands including Flora and Stork as part of its response to the ill-fated takeover bid from Kraft Heinz.
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NewsCity snapshot: Five shops a day close in 2016 but trends improve post-Brexit
The equivalent of five shops a day closed on Britain’s high streets last year with a net loss of 1,650 shop during 2016, according to LDC
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NewsProperty value of major supermarkets down £6.5bn in two years
Research by Saving Stream showed the property estates of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda amounted to £37.8bn in 2016
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News'Two-hour deliveries will be normal' says Amazon Prime now VP
Stephenie Landry said she places more value in customer love than delivery costs
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NewsBmorelocal's fifth store opens in Kenton, Newcastle
The wholesaler first launched the fascia last May
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NewsThe Co-op looks for 'deeper meaning' of Mother's Day
The retailer is also running events, where parents and children can get involved in craft activities and afternoon tea
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NewsTrevor Masters to leave Tesco and trigger international rejig
Tesco UK COO Tony Hoggett will become Tesco’s CEO for Asia..
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NewsTesco takes an axe to Heineken range in major reset
Cull includes Amstel, Sol, Tiger and most Fosters sub-variants, but no brand has been spared
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Comment & OpinionUK food & drink is staring down the barrel of Brexit
Article 50 will be triggered next Wednesday. Time to get serious about negotiating the right deal for UK food & drink
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NewsFinsbury Food Group bets on Mary Berry to boost flat sales
Finsbury has turned to former Bake Off judge Mary Berry to sweeten sales with a new range of cakes as inflationary cost pressures squeeze the business.
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Comment & OpinionThe best of NPD from Natural Products Expo West
Claire Nuttall reviews the best innnovation from this year’s expo, including plant milks - and skinless popcorn
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NewsHilltop Honey eyes expansion with £385k funding package
Welsh raw honey supplier Hilltop Honey has invested in a new manufacturing site and equipment to fuel growth after securing a £385k funding package.
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NewsCity snapshot: Fever-Tree sales and profits continue to soar as UK growth accelerates
Revenues at posh mixer brand Fever-Tree fizzed another 73% higher in 2016 to £102.2m, driven by accelerating growth in its domestic UK, helped by a new listing with Asda.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 March: Palmer & Harvey in talks with two tobacco giants over sale of stake
Two of the world’s biggest tobacco manufacturers are in talks about a deal to shore up the finances of Palmer & Harvey, according to reports. Plus, the rest of the day’s news, including Tesco international shake-up and Finsbury teaming up with mary Berry.
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NewsTwelve cocoa companies commit to end rainforest destruction
Nestlé, Mondelez, Mars and palm oil producer Olam came together with the Prince of Wales to pledge plan of action
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NewsAsda withdraws Slimzone range ahead of Slimming World hearing
A court hearing is due next week over Asda’s linking of Slimzone products to Slimming World
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NewsE&J Gallo adds Wild Strawberry flavour to fizzy Spritz range
The brand hopes the 9% abv tipple will tap into the trend for fruit flavoured wines