All The Grocer articles in 30 November 2019
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NewsM&S to roll out vertical herb farms to more London stores
By next week, shoppers will be able to buy store-grown and harvested herbs at a further six locations
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Analysis and FeaturesMarks & Spencer Salted Caramel Tortilla Rolls: acid test
These bagged snacks are part of M&S’s limited-edition Christmas range
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NewsThatchers prepares for launch of first non-alcoholic cider, Zero
The drink is due to launch in early 2020
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales pick up in November amid Brexit respite
On a total basis, adjusted for the later timing of Black Friday, sales rose 0.9% in the four weeks to 23 November
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NewsPlant-based energy drinks brand Tenzing to move production to UK
Tenzing also plans to ramp up UK ingredient sourcing
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NewsIceland ended loose fresh fruit & veg trial after sales fell 30%
The frozen food specialist introduced 35 packaging-free fruit & veg lines in a single-store trial in February, but shelved it after three months
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Analysis and FeaturesWelcome to the jumble: how Borough Market manages 15 million visitors a year
On its 21st anniversary, the London market is embracing ‘new ways of thinking’
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NewsAlcohol-free spirit brand Amplify launches into Morrisons
Amplify said it aimed to “refresh the alcohol-free spirit sector”
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Analysis and FeaturesMars doubles promotional space and offers the deepest deals on confectionery
Mars’ festive deals are much deeper than last year, with an average saving of 38.4%
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NewsGreencore share price recovery hits bump in the road
Greencore’s share price resurgence after its humbling exit from the US last year hit turbulence this week on a significant slowdown in growth.
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NewsBon Bon Buddies plunged to £6m loss to trigger rescue plan
Confectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies suffered an “unprecedented” loss of £6m as it was forced to agree a rescue plan with creditors to save the business.
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NewsStateside Foods reports third consecutive profit drop
Annual profits at own-label chilled pizza supplier Stateside Foods have dropped for the third consecutive year as it failed to fend off a “challenging” trading environment
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NewsCoral Rose appointed first female chairman of the FWD
Rose will succeed Bidfood CEO Andrew Selley, who has been in the position since 2017
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NewsDiversity in Food and Grocery report finds ‘need to do a lot more’
The Diversity in Food and Grocery report aims to paint a true picture of diversity and inclusion in the industry
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NewsAldi and Lidl exceptions as retail property investment declines
Investment in retail property has fallen to the lowest level since 2014
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NewsWooden pallet ‘upcycling’ could cause environmental damage, warns pooler
Social media sites, such as Pinterest, are fuelling interest in upcycling
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Comment and OpinionBreaking Bad’s chicken shop Los Pollos Hermanos wins fictional food fight
Do you ever wonder about the viability of fictional food businesses in TV and film?
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Comment and OpinionWhisky man reveals classy cellar for costly collection
The chamber of class houses a 535-strong collection of whiskies
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Comment and OpinionElection offers bonus for politically intrigued foodies
As if there weren’t enough plusses to having a December election
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Comment and OpinionGreenpeace roasts turkey’s ecological impact in comedy battle
The food sustainability debate is hitting the Christmas dinner table this year