All The Grocer articles in 26 September 2015
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NewsLidl to pay the Living Wage Foundation minimum
Lidl will become the first British supermarket to pay workers the hourly rate set by the Living Wage Foundation
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NewsMorrisons calls end to ‘guilt’ lanes with checkout confectionery ban
The supermarket will replace the confectionery with a range of alternative snacks, including fruit, nuts and bottled water
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Comment & OpinionWhy most availability measures used in the industry are dishonest
Availability is probably the most important and definitely the most undervalued facet of grocery retailing
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NewsFarmgate pricing inquiry announced by environment committee
MPs are set to heap further scrutiny on the relationship between retailers and suppliers with a new inquiry into farmgate prices
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NewsScotch Whisky Association wins China fraudulent packaging battle
The Scotch Whisky Association has won a legal battle against a company producing fraudulent packaging…
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NewsMedia Bites 21 September: Megabrew, living wage, Ocado
The after-affects from last week’s big deal news continued to ripple through the papers at the weekend. There was also more fallout over the living wage, with the John Lewis chairman issuing a warning of its affects.
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News'Transformational' year for Finsbury as sales soar
Finsbury Food Group has boosted its top line by 45.8% to £256.2m and like-for-like sales 6.1%
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NewsScottish Food and Drink Federation appoints David Thomson CEO
Thomson joins in December and replaces Dr Colette Backwell
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NewsTree of Life rolls out Penning Spring Water line
Health and organic food distributor Tree of Life has launched its own brand of bottled spring water
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NewsJamie setback as government has 'no plans' for sugar tax
The news was announced in the government’s response to Oliver’s sugar tax petition
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NewsSainsbury's seeks UK town for food waste initiative trials
Household food waste is an escalating issue, with 7m tonnes of food and drink wasted annually
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NewsUndeniably Charlotte cheesecakes launched into Booths
The cakes were created by pastry chef Charlotte Marrifield
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NewsPureCircle sets sight on LSE main market as sales rise
PureCircle revealed its intention to move from the junior market of the London Stock Exchange to the main market as the ongoing war on sugar helped fuel a rise in sales at the stevia producer.
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NewsYoung's takes Funky Fish Kitchen into frozen
Like the original chilled lines, the new frozen products will be exclusive to Asda
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NewsCornish Sea Salt Co secures funding to fuel exports
Cornish Sea Salt Company is targeting more international sales after securing £1.3m in funding. The natural salt manufacturer also plans to ramp up its UK production facilities to keep up with demand for its products at home and abroad.
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Comment & OpinionParents’ loss from Osborne spending review may be lunchbox brands’ gain
Brands have to be savvy about what they are pitching to the lunchbox market and how
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NewsThemed cakes and M&A boosts Finsbury sales
Sales at Finsbury Food Group have increased 45.8% to £256.2m thanks to major acquisitions and the success of themed cakes based on Disney films, such as Frozen, and other animated characters.
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NewsJamie Oliver sugar tax proposal rejected by government: reactions
Our round-up of how the industry and campaigners have responded to news the government has ruled out a fizzy drinks tax