All The Grocer articles in 29 April 2017 – Page 5
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Comment and OpinionLabour puts welcome focus on looming skills crisis post-Brexit
The food and drink industry has to step up and keep stressing the huge ramifications not just for the current workforce but for the skills and people it needs in the future too
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NewsHelloFresh nearly doubles revenue and reduces losses by 20%
The recipe box company posted a 96% year-on-year increase in revenue to over £500m for 2016
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NewsSugar levy to be pushed through parliament before general election
Sources expect the levy to go through the Commons today and Lords tomorrow, and to receive Royal Assent by 2 May
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NewsSoulmate Food acquired out of administration
Online healthy food delivery company Soulmate Food has been bought out of administration by its management, securing all 43 jobs.
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NewsConnect Group reports 4.8% fall in interim pre-tax profits
The group posted a pre-tax profit of £23.3m for the six months to 28 February 2017
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NewsNestlé to cut 300 UK jobs and move Blue Riband production to Poland
The confectionery giant’s Fawdon site is set to be among the most heavily affected by the proposed changes
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NewsPortman Group appoints John Timothy as new chief executive
Timothy previously held a number of senior communications and public affairs roles at Tesco
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NewsSushi specialist Yo! to launch pop-up shop at Boxpark Croydon
New menu takes inspiration from Japanese pubs and includes specialties such as Chicken Katsu Sando
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NewsMSC wants over a third of global marine catch certified by 2030
The MSC said it would increase certification by focusing its efforts on ecosystems under-represented in the MSC programme
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NewsDeposit return scheme lambasted by Scottish Wholesale Association
The association said the proposals for the trial were “impractical” and would be costly for consumers
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NewsKeelham store named top retailer at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
North Yorkshire-based farm shop takes top prize at William Reed’s fourth annual awards
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NewsOnline to double its Chinese grocery share by 2020 says IGD
The market is being driven by greater smartphone use, investment by retailers and shifting demographics
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NewsFake wine and mineral water seized in €230m food fraud crackdown
Investigators also uncovered 300,000 cans of fish in Portugal, including almost expired sardines that had been repacked in tomato sauce
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NewsSainsbury's launches first Nectar 10X Points Weekend
Customers will be able to earn 10 Nectar points for every £1 they spend over May bank holiday
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NewsGrocer Gold awards 2017 shortlist announced
The glittering black tie event will be held on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at London’s historic Guildhall
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NewsHeineken releases two new SKUs for Sol lager
The beer is now available in 330ml cans (rsp: £4.50/4) and 650ml bottles (rsp: £2.00)
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NewsCepac launches first curved corrugated packaging
The Arcwise corrugated cardboard product limits potential crush damage
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NewsE-cigarette brand Blu to partner with Ministry of Sound
Launched on 21 April, the deal gives Blu exclusive rights to sell and sample its products within the nightclub
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NewsVillage shop with 380-year heritage faces closure
The community shop in the North Norfolk village of Itteringham, which has operated since 1637, will shut for renovation work
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NewsCity snapshot: Double-digit Costa sales rise boosts Whitbread’s annual profits
Annual pre-tax profits were up 6.2% at leisure group Whitbread as 10.7% total growth in its Costa Coffee chain boosted performance - however the shares have plunged as the group undershot City expectations