All The Grocer articles in 27 April 2013 – Page 2
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Grocer 33Tesco Extra Trowbridge
One of the biggest changes is us working so much better with contractors…
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NewsDefra/FSA contamination tests to inform UK meat policy
Cross-contamination trials are being conducted by Defra and the FSA…
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NewsShortlist for The Grocer Gold Awards 2013 revealed
The shortlist of businesses and brands in the running for the industry’s most prestigious awards has been unveiled…
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Adrian Hancock, former Hancocks Cash & Carry boss, dies age 50
Adrian Hancock, the former co-owner of Hancocks Cash & Carry, died on 20 April following a battle with cancer…
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Analysis & FeaturesSir Terry's new plan to save 'medieval' high streets
As Mary Portas updates us on her Pilots on C4, ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has other ideas to save the high street, fronting a new campaign for the Telegraph…
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NewsWeetabix: Failure of UK white-wheat crop forced us to look abroad
The Weetabix Food Co has said the failure of the UK’s crop of ‘white wheat’ – a specialist ingredient used in small quantities - was the key reason it had to change the way it makes Minis.
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Premier Foods names David Wild as senior independent director
Premier Foods has appointed former Tesco trading director David Wild as senior independent director.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's the significance of Tesco's £804m property writedown?
Tesco’s hunger to snap up land resulted in a one-off property writedown of £804m for 100-plus sites. What does it mean for Tesco and its rivals?
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Category ReportLevi Roots, Shloer, J2O, Bottle Green: NPD in carbonates
Levi Roots is adding a new flavour to its Jamaican Sunset soft drinks range…
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Category ReportAdult soft drinks do well in any weather
People aren’t just buying soft drinks these days, “they’re buying experiences”, says Jim Cregan, founder and MD of Jimmy’s…
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Category ReportSquash and cordials: double concentrate attracts shoppers
The growth of squash, cordials & juice drinks has begun to slow and growth is now in line with total soft drinks…
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Category ReportBelvoir, Ribena, Bottle Green, Jucee: NPD in squash
Belvoir Fruit Farms’ latest cordials and pressés are inspired by an English country garden…
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Category ReportSmaller soft drink pack sizes prove a big hit
Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better in soft drinks – especially as brands chase growth in convenience and on-the-go…
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Sports and energy drinks: brands rule
Brands dominate sports and energy drinks, accounting for over 80% of the market by value and volume…
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Category ReportIconiq, Lucozade, Red Bull, Rockstar: Energy drinks NPD
Iconiq Drinks’ latest offering couldn’t boast any more on-trend credentials if it tried…
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Category ReportCoke falls as Red Bull skydives
Spend on advertising Coke was flat and Diet Coke and Coke Zero’s budgets were cut by a third last year…
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Category ReportMixers try combos to tackle mixed sales picture
Staying in might be the new going out, but the recessional trend hasn’t extended to mixer drinks….
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Category ReportNostalgia is a popular flavour in recession
The continuing economic gloom has left its mark in soft drinks but not in the way you might think…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice prices up 35% due to greening disease in Florida
Orange juice was one of the big commodity fallers of 2012…
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NewsCut-price rivals (and rain) hit soft drinks at independents
Independent retailers have borne the brunt of a flattening soft drinks market – with sales plummeting by double digits ove…





