All The Grocer articles in 26 July 2014
Previous issues.
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NewsPhilip Clarke to depart Tesco: reaction
The industry has reacted to the news that Tesco CEO Philip Clarke is to stand down at the end of September.
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NewsFormer Co-op boss Euan Sutherland gets £1m payoff
Euan Sutherland, the former CEO of The Co-operative Group, is to receive a £1m payoff
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NewsSainsbury’s Cannock store to be powered by food waste
Sainsbury’s supermarket in Cannock, Staffordshire is to be powered entirely by food waste.
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NewsFudge supplier Buttermilk to double production with new factory
A Cornish fudge producer is to double production with a new factory that will enable it to expand nationwide and supply the mults.
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NewsTesco shares jump on Philip Clarke’s departure
Tesco shares rose to their highest level for a month after the company announced the departure of chief executive Philip Clarke
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Cadbury Chocolate Mousse & Almond Cake
Swedish supplier Almondy recently extended its licensed range - which already included products featuring Toblerone and Daim - with fellow Mondelez brands Cadbury and Philadelphia
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NewsSouth Caernarfon Creameries to build £8.5m cheese facility
Welsh dairy co-operative South Caernarfon Creameries is set to begin work on a new £8.5 million cheese production facility later this summer.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco is a brand in need of an identity
The immediate jump in Tesco’s share price after the axe fell on Philip Clarke this morning seemed almost cruel.
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NewsDefra unveils action plan to protect bees
An action plan that aims to reverse the decline in bees and other pollinators has been published by Defra.
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NewsMcColl’s sales up as Lancaster splits off chairman role
McColl’s Retail Group has reported a 2.1% increase in half-year like-for-like sales, and revealed founder James Lancaster is to fully focus on his role as chief executive.
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NewsPremier Foods profits up despite sales dip
Tight cost control has enabled Premier Foods to post a 2.1% increase in first half profit despite seeing a drop in sales of its ‘power brands’.
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NewsCo-op Group reforms ‘on track’ at special conference
The Co-operative Group’s corporate governance reforms are on track and the society has “a coalition of views coming together to form something that works”, chair Ursula Lidbetter has told members.
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NewsMusgrave adds more posh foods to Budgens Discover the Taste line
Musgrave GB is set to ramp up its Discover the Taste range for Budgens this year, bringing the total number of lines to over 120.
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NewsBottled water brands jump aboard industry working group
Industry body The Natural Hydration Council (NHC) has created a ‘technical working group’ to keep members informed of all the latest regulations and legislations
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Analysis & FeaturesThe time has come for Premier Foods to deliver
Analysts are convinced Premier Foods shares are set for an upturn, but the market just isn’t playing ball.
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NewsNFU 'delighted' at government public sector sourcing pledge
Farmers have welcomed a government commitment to buy British-sourced produce – and potentially help the UK food industry be £400m-a-year better off.
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NewsDairy Crest to cut farmgate milk price
Dairy Crest is to cut its farmgate price for standard liquid and Davidstow cheese contracts by 1.1ppl from 1 September.
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NewsFarmDrop extends crowd funding after hitting target
Click and collect farmers’ market FarmDrop has extended its successful crowd funding campaign following ”unprecedented” demand.
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NewsCoca-Cola revenues slide despite World Cup boost
Coca-Cola reported a fall in second quarter revenues and profits despite a huge marketing effort around the FIFA World Cup.
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NewsCaptain Morgan keelhauled by ASA over Facebook ad
Diageo has been rapped by advertising watchdogs after an online ad for Captain Morgan gave “irresponsible” implications about the effects of alcohol.