All The Grocer articles in 26 January 2019 – Page 3
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Comment & OpinionM&S vegan labelling scandal shows urgent need for consumer education
Ensuring everyone understands that ‘vegan’ isn’t shorthand for ‘allergen-free’ must be a priority
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Jan: Aldi, Supermarket price cuts, Luke Johnson
Aldi rang up nearly £1 billion of sales in December in another record period for Christmas trading in Britain
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NewsWholesale growth drives 3.6% Morrisons Christmas sales rise
Morrisons has reported a like for like festive sales jump of 3.6%. Plus market share data shows a slowdown in grocery growth over Christmas.
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NewsAnti-slavery chocolate Tony’s Chocolonely arrives in UK
The Dutch confectionery sensation was founded with the aim of eliminating slavery from the chocolate supply chain
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NewsCoke adds more fruit variants to Diet and Zero Sugar ranges
The two sugar-free ranges will be backed by a £7m investment in 2019
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Comment & OpinionThe palm oil debate is complex, but Iceland has made a positive difference
Even Iceland accepts that a boycott is not a long-term solution, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Infant and Childcare: 16 February
Baby food is getting exotic with such adventurous fare as a chicken katsu curry, lamb tagine and sweet and sour chicken dishes for toddlers
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NewsIcelandic sole fishery wins MSC certification
The fishery lands about 1,000 tonnes of lemon sole each year
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NewsPlenish hires four 'heavy hitters' in bid to become number one brand
The plant-based drinks supplier intends to become the biggest brand in premium dairy alternatives
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Comment & OpinionIs the CMA easing up on food and drink mergers?
There have been more reviews, but not more regulatory interventions, says Andrew Taylor, partner at Aldwych Partners
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NewsMorrisons ramps up healthy ready meals as mults boost own label ranges
Tesco has added The Free From Kitchen Co to its tertiary brands across confectionery and wrapped bakery
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NewsGovernment must accelerate hiring of food envoys, Efra hears
Not enough had been done by the government to support food and drink exporters, trade bodies told the committee
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Comment & OpinionIt’s not just Brexit – US-China trade talks are critical for 2019
With Brexit dominating UK political discussion, it’s easy to forget what’s going on elsewhere in the world
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NewsMedia Bites 10 Jan: Sainsbury's, UK retail, Greggs
“Shoppers pull the plug on Sainsbury’s Christmas sales” is headline in The Times (£) as the supermarket’s sales fell back over Christmas.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco outperforms market with 2.6% festive sales growth
A hectic morning sees Christmas trading updates from grocery stalwarts Tesco, John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer as well as B&M, C&C Group, McBride and Hilton Food Group.
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NewsHeinz pours core soups into microwaveable pot
The new format joins other resealable plastic pots by Heinz, including Big Soup microwaveable pots unveiled in 2011
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NewsHealthier crisps startup Corners lands Sainsbury’s listing
The brand this week rolled out four heat-popped SKUs via Sainsbury’s Future Brands initiative
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NewsVegan meat brand Daring Foods targets £7m turnover
The brand has enlisted ambassadors Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashi-hen - who happen to be chickens
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NewsMedia Bites 14 Jan: Sainsbury's/Adsa, Patisserie Valerie, AB InBev
Sainsbury’s is facing a tougher battle than it had expected to get regulatory approval for its proposed takeover of Asda without onerous conditions.
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NewsRetail footfall slumps over Christmas
Retail footfall over the Christmas period fell by 2.6% according to the latest BRC-Springboard footfall and vacancies monitor.