All The Grocer articles in 28 June 2014
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NewsNetto returns: What happened to its stores in the UK?
Netto exited the UK in May 2010 when it was bought by Asda. But 47 of its stores were picked up by other retailers. What became of Netto UK’s estate?
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NewsAction on Sugar unveils battle plan against obesity
Campaign group Action on Sugar has stepped up its rhetoric with a seven-point plan to tackle childhood obesity – including proposals for a sugar tax
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NewsMorrisons cuts prices on 135 more products
Morrisons has kicked off a second round of price cuts, less than two months after lowering prices on 1,200 lines.
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NewsCo-op to slash sugar from squashes and soft drinks
The Co-operative Food has pledged to remove almost 100 million teaspoons of sugar from its shelves by launching a ‘no added sugar’ High Juice squash range.
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InterviewsGroceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon: One year in
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon speaks to The Grocer about her first year in the role, and a new pledge on ‘forensic auditing’ by eight major supermarkets.
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NewsTacon claims breakthrough on ‘forensic auditing’
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has persuaded eight supermarkets to slash the time they backdate demands for money from six years to two.
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-operative sector hopes numbers will counter bad press
A new report focussed on the UK co-operative market says the sector contributes £37bn to the economy, but many of the UK’s biggest co-ops are finding life tough
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NewsDanone gives Danio yoghurts 4x100g Minis multipacks
Danone has expanded its Danio range of high-protein yoghurts with a new multipack of mini pots.
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NewsSainsbury's reduces sugar content of chilled juices
Sainsbury’s has reduced the sugar content of its own-label chilled juices by 83.5 tonnes a year following success with a 30% reduced sugar cranberry juice launched last year.
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NewsTate & Lyle appoints PepsiCo exec Nick Hampton as CFO
Tate & Lyle has announced the departure of CFO Tim Lodge and appointed senior PepsiCo executive Nick Hampton as his replacement.
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NewsNew report highlights neonicotinoid impact on bees
The use of neonicotinoid pesticides is a key driver in the decline of bee populations and is also a major threat to other invertebrate species, scientists have claimed in a new report.
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NewsWrap issues new advice on 'out of date' food
Wrap has unveiled new advice to help the grocery industry reduce the amount of food and drink discarded before it is opened.
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NewsBooker opens first Premier in Northern Ireland
Booker has opened its first Premier convenience store in Northern Ireland. The launch follows the wholesaler’s acquisition of Makro in April last year. Booker did not have a presence in Northern Ireland prior to the deal. The 870 sq ft store opened in Newtownards and is owned by retailer Brian ...
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NewsFitch downgrades Tesco's credit rating
Fitch Ratings has followed Moody’s in downgrading Tesco’s credit rating
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Analysis & FeaturesTate & Lyle’s turnaround man takes off
It is not an ideal time for Tate & Lyle’s CFO to be leaving. Plummeting sucralose prices have made it a difficult few months for the ingredients group.
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NewsTyrrells Crisps signs exports deal with Australia’s Coles chain
Tyrrells has sealed its biggest ever export deal with Australian supermarket chain Coles.
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NewsSainsbury’s brings bureau de change to stores in Travelex deal
Sainsbury’s Bank has secured a new five-year contract with Travelex to grow its presence in the travel money market.
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NewsFresh meat exports could boom with help of new packaging
New packaging technologies are set to make it much easier for processors to sell fresh meat into export markets, a new report has suggested.
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NewsMorrisons brings online delivery service to North London
Morrisons has extended its online groceries service to North London.
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NewsHerb supplier Scotherbs bought by Langmead Group
Scotherbs, the fresh culinary herbs grower, has agreed to be purchased by fresh food, farming and property business Langmead Group.