All The Grocer articles in 30 July 2016 – Page 5
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Turners Fine Foods collapses with 484 redundancies
Landmark Wholesale member Turners Fine Foods has collapsed after a failed turnaround attempt, with almost 500 staff losing their jobs.
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US proposes relaxation of beef and lamb import restrictions
Long ban could be overturned by the new year, Defra says
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UK economy grows faster than expected in run up to Brexit
The economy was estimated by the ONS to have grown by 0.6% in the three months to the end of June, increasing from 0.4% in the first quarter of the year.
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Organix eyes £20m sales for kids’ healthy Punk’d snacks
The new range is targeted at five to 10-year-olds
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City Snapshot: Store growth helps sales rise 2.2% at McColl’s
Total revenues were up to £469.2m, driven by the acquisition of 24 new convenience stores
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Media Bites 27 July: AB InBev/SABMiller, Supermarkets, Fever-Tree
“Beer merger on the brink after higher bid falls flat” writes The Times after yesterday’s improved AB InBev offer for SABMiller fails to convince investors
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Fever-Tree relaxed about potential tonic war as sales and profits continue to fizz
Fever-Tree’s founders are relaxed about the impending entry of Britvic in the premium mixers category after its revenues soared 69% to £40.6m in first half.
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Holland & Barrett is a sound supplement for Tesco’s health
No doubt Tesco scouts will be busy searching for other suitors
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Revival for Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord
Karen Knowles, a great-great granddaughter of the founders, has launched three lines for health-conscious adults
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Let's build a great future for British food says Andrea Leadsom
I believe the Brexit vote gives us an unparalleled chance to design a set of policies tailored to the needs of the UK
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Greencore sees “modest” Brexit impact as food to go drives sales increase
Greencore’s revenues were up 4% in the 13 weeks to 24 June, with Brexit having only a “modest” impact on the convenience food giant’s trading.
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The Co-op renews Wincanton logistics deals at two depots
The five-year agreement will involve 13,000 journeys being made each year to 1,000 Co-op stores
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Eddie Stobart wins Tesco tender for seven distribution centres
Stobart was first awarded the contract with the UK’s biggest retailer in 2012
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Famous Grouse owner profits hit by ‘fierce’ competition
The Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark brands suffered double-digit falls in sales, offsetting growth for single malts The Macallan and Highland Park.
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FSA advised to give all clear on runny eggs for the vulnerable
Food safety committee says runny and raw eggs now pose a “very low” risk of food poisoning
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Alcohol suppliers increase responsible drinking commitments
There is still work to be done in the five-year global initiative, says Diageo
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DCS Group invests £10m in expansion plans
Household brands distributor DCS Group has invested £10m expanding its operations to a new 25-acre site in Banbury with funding from Barclays.
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Refresco enters US with $129m Whitlock Packaging deal
The deal is Refresco’s first step towards expansion beyond Europe, with a ”strong” second platform for further growth in North America.
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Food-to-go category set for 7% rise in value to £16bn: IGD
IGD said the opportunities presented to suppliers could only be exploited if they understood the market
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'You're Asking For It' looks to cut Scots proxy purchasing
Campaign advertising will encourage communities to report or challenge anyone they suspect of proxy purchasing