All The Grocer articles in 26 April 2014 – Page 2
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NewsJTI grows UK share despite tobacco volume declines
Amber Leaf has helped Japan Tobacco International grow fractionally its share of the UK market, despite an ongoing decline in volumes.
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NewsUnilever blames late Easter for dip in food sales
Unilever reported what it described as “good growth despite slowing markets” today, in a set of first-quarter results that were slightly better than forecast.
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NewsScotmid profits drop as economic recovery stays distant
Scottish co-operative society Scotmid has blamed low consumer confidence for a 25% fall in full-year operating profits.
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NewsPremier Foods sales fall 6.2% in ‘subdued’ market
Premier Foods sales fell 6.2% year-on-year in the first three months of 2014, the company revealed today.
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NewsHeineken reports bright start to the year but UK volumes fall
Improving beer volumes and growth in premium beers helped boost Heineken group revenue by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2014, the company reported today.
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NewsConviviality Retail confirms interest in Rhythm & Booze
Conviviality Retail, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, today confirmed it is in discussions with Bibby Retail Services over the purchase of its Rhythm & Booze estate.
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NewsFormer Accolade Wines boss Troy Christensen to lead Enotria
Former Accolade Wines boss Troy Christensen is returning to the wine industry to head up leading supplier Enotria.
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Comment & OpinionMeat 2050: 10 expert predictions on the future of meat
A soaring global population, climate change and threats from new diseases are set to shake up the global meat industry. A panel of experts give their view…
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Comment & OpinionFarmageddon: the big debate - uncut
Farmageddon’s controversial exposé of modern factory farming methods reignited the debate about large-scale farming. We asked four experts – including Farmageddon author Philip Lymbery – for their views.
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's High Wycombe
We have lots of local competition but we traded well at Easter and I was very pleased…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will the meat industry look like in 2050?
A soaring global population, climate change and threats from new diseases are set to shake up the global meat industry…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat consumers think about fish
Is fish healthier than poultry? Does fresh trump frozen? Our exclusive survey reveals all…
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Comment & OpinionWith fizzy pop, sugar is only half the story
Fizzy lemonade is the perfect pop for a recession: cheap, sweet, inoffensive, and a good mixer too…
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Analysis & FeaturesHorsemeat scandal boosts premium burgers, bangers and bacon
Horsegate has focused consumers’ minds on premium options but is quality enough to sustain growth in burgers and bangers?…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs higher welfare the way to crack value growth in eggs?
Consumers are buying more eggs, but they’re not spending more. Can higher-welfare lines help crack value growth?…
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InterviewsCranswick's Adam Couch on transforming the premium pork specialist
Cranswick CEO Adam Couch reveals how he plans to transform the business from premium pork into premium food specialist…
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Analysis & FeaturesSalmon farms - can they win over the doubters?
Does the aquaculture industry need to improve the way it operates – or simply sharpen its message to consumers?…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new weapons against dodgy meat
A year on from Horsegate, how has food testing technology developed to meet the industry’s need for better testing?…
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Analysis & FeaturesA cut above the rest - five innovative butchers
High-street butchers suffered as customers flocked to the mults, but now some are reinventing the traditional format…
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Analysis & FeaturesUK fruit growers warned over troublesome fruit fly
Growers are being urged to step up monitoring efforts to protect UK crops from a particularly problematic fruit fly…