All The Grocer articles in 28 June 2014 – Page 2
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NewsTax sugar and curb marketing of sweet products, say top scientists
Leading scientists have called on the government to launch a package of new measures to target the consumption of added-sugar soft drinks, biscuits, cakes and confectionery
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NewsNew 250-calorie cap on confectionery revealed
Food companies have announced a new cap on calories in confectionery as the sector prepares to come under the cosh in today’s announcements around the impact of sugar on obesity.
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NewsElliott calls for collaboration at launch of food integrity body
Professor Chris Elliott has industry to improve collaboration as he helped launch a new organisation dedicated to tackling food authenticity problems.
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NewsCut recommended sugar intake by half, says SACN report
The government has been urged to slash the recommended intake of sugar by half in a shock report that could spark a clampdown on fizzy drinks.
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NewsGovernment publishes draft regulation on plain tobacco packs
Industry views are being sought on draft regulation to introduce the plain packaging of tobacco products.
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NewsTreasury Wine restructures business as exec departs
A senior executive at troubled Australian wine company Treasury Wine has stepped down, as it announced structural changes to its operation.
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Analysis & FeaturesFeisty investors bite back on executive pay
UK investors are once again making their voices heard over executive pay and bonuses.
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NewsTesco cooks up partnership with SORTEDfood online channel
Tesco has partnered with one of the world’s largest social media cookery channels as part of its drive to inspire youngsters to learn more about cooking.
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NewsLidl to create 2,500 jobs in UK expansion
Lidl is to create 2,500 new jobs as it continues to grow across the UK.
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NewsPublic Health England attacks fizzy drinks in anti-sugar war
Public Health England declared there was “no reason at all” consumers should drink fizzy drinks…
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NewsWorld Cup beer sales boom... but margins take a good kicking
Brewers and retailers continued to score big volume gains in week two of the World Cup – but may have paid a penalty in lo…
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Analysis & FeaturesWorld Cup dream is over but promo activity still buoyant
Just days ago, bunting adorned aisles; pallets of lager, cider and crisps filled foyers; and England flags were being sold full price on gondola ends rather than flogged off at a 75% discount. England’s World Cup campaign was tragically short, but its run-up brought major changes to retailers’ promotional activity ...
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Analysis & FeaturesFarm Africa's fish farming project leads to biggest harvest yet
… thanks in part to female fmcg captains digging away. A year on, the Afula women report their best harvest ever…
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Analysis & FeaturesGarlic Farm: A breath of fresh air for garlic farming
After his first business ended in disaster, Colin Boswell started again. The result was The Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight…
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Analysis & FeaturesBarbecue chicken, pork and beef prices set for summer stability
There is little sign of meat and poultry prices moving up this barbecue season…
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Analysis & FeaturesHobgoblin creator turns lagerboy as craft revolution gathers pace
The man who developed Hobgoblin – as well as Britain’s biggest premium bottled ale brand Old Speckled Hen – has turned to …
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Analysis & FeaturesMackerel, plaice, tuna and salmon prices down
The prices of many key fish species remain on a downward trend year on year…
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Analysis & FeaturesAdjudicator Christine Tacon on the challenges ahead
One year into her tenure, Christine Tacon has already achieved change with her payment backdating coup…
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Analysis & FeaturesNetto's return: Per Bank and Mike Coupe on how the jv will work
Dansk Supermarked CEO Per Bank and Sainsbury’s CEO-in-waiting Mike Coupe on their vision for Netto’s return to the UK…