All The Grocer articles in 26 January 2019 – Page 8
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Retailers flood shelves with own-label NPD for Veganuary
More than 300,000 people are expected to pledge to become vegan this month, according to Veganuary
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EU landing obligation will 'devastate' UK fishing sector
The new regulations could cost UK fishing boats up to £165m worth of uncaught fish this year, said a committee of peers
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Next kicks off Christmas reporting season with solid sales performance
High street bellwether Next has reported sales growth in-line with expectations over the festive period, but has cut its profit guidance due to higher sales of lower margin goods.
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Media Bites: Iceland, John Lewis Partnership, Entertainment sales
MPs will investigate HM Revenue & Customs threatened Iceland Foods with a £21 million bill over a Christmas savings scheme for low-paid staff.
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Focus on E-cigarettes and Vaping: 9 February
Vaping is taking centre stage at the supermarkets. No longer tucked behind a kiosk, sleek new products are moving out into standalone fixtures designed to create maximum in-store impact.
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Meat sector defends use of nitrites in bacon and ham
BMPA CEO Nick Allen said calls to remove the chemical was an ‘oversimplification’ of a complex issue
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Walkers unveils ‘more premium’ look for its core lineup
The snack giant says the revamp is its biggest design change of the past 10 years
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NFU's Raymond and Whitbread's Brittain top New Year's Honours list
Raymond was awarded a CBE for services to farming, while Brittain received a CBE for services to business
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ASA rejects welfare complaints against Red Tractor adverts
Complaints contested the ads were misleading based on beliefs the assurance scheme did not guarantee animal welfare
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Pukka Herbs relaunches Detox tea as Feel New after ASA ruling
In May 2018, Pukka was effectively banned from advertising Detox tea in the UK
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Comment and Opinion
Reasons for grocery to be cheerful this Christmas, despite the doom and gloom
In our final blog of the year, here are The Grocer’s five reasons for cheer this festive season
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Focus on Ethical Trading: 2 February
Are too many cooks spoiling the Fairtrade broth? Retail chiefs have warned the increasing number of ethical schemes are potentially muddying shopper decision making
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Müller Milk & Ingredients hires Nomad commercial director Brendan Power
25-year fmcg veteran Power will join the dairy giant in April
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Media Bites 21 December: Consumer confidence, retail sales and beleaguered high streets
Households are the most pessimistic they have been in more than five years
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UK consumer confidence at five-year low
UK consumer confidence is at a five-year low, according to the latest GfK index, although people are more confident about making major purchases than a year ago.
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Comment and Opinion
Carlsberg UK’s outgoing boss has done a superb job with a tough brief
There goes another UK drinks boss: Carlsberg’s UK CEO Julian Momen is hanging up his hat