All The Grocer articles in 31 August 2019 – Page 2
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News
Tributes paid to former Scottish Grocers’ Federation CEO John Drummond
Drummond served as SGF chief executive from 2005 to 2015
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My Alternative CV
Gracie Tyrrell, Squirrel Sisters, on Peter Andre, cockroaches and truffle mac & cheese
‘The most rewarding part of my job is working with my sister Sophie, the other co-founder’
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Comment and Opinion
Duncan from Blue lends Innocent a new voice
As brand ‘voices’ go, Innocent’s is one of the most recognisable
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News
AF Blakemore reports ‘tremendous’ year as profits rocket
The wholesaler had made major investments in the period, upgrading and buying new stores, improving logistics and developing IT systems
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Twinings overtakes PG Tips as UK’s number one tea brand
Diversifying into cold infusions and functional teas has paid off for Twinings
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Analysis and Features
Are the supermarkets getting food banks right?
The number of food banks in the UK has rocketed – but the way in which supermarkets support them varies wildly
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News
Pernod Ricard plans £5m Christmas marketing splash
The spirits giant will mount campaigns for six key brands over the festive season
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News
Birds Eye marks 100% certification Follow the Fish on-pack promotion
The milestone made Birds Eye the “biggest brand in the UK” for certified sustainable and responsible seafood sourcing
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Analysis and Features
Can fresh produce importers mitigate no-deal delays?
The industry is better prepared, with alternative routes and extra storage among the solutions
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Category Report
Cold brew fever: cold brew category report 2019
Cold drinks are getting hot. But who will best take advantage – established brands, soft drinks specialists or new players?
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News
Amazon and Boots accused of ‘bully tactics’ over supplier fines
Major fmcg companies have accused the two of massive fines that would be outlawed under the GCA
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News
Consumer fears over no-deal Brexit food shortages on the rise
A survey by Him has found 14% of shoppers are already stockpiling
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Analysis and Features
Hard seltzers: seven “spiked” sparkling water brands making waves in the US
US cult favourite White Claw looks like it’s on its way to the UK, but who are the other big players in the US market?
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News
Costa Coffee opens first commuter-focused railway station store
Eight mini-format stores are set to open at railway stations accross London over the next six months
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News
Broadland Wineries eyes kombucha NPD to grow outside booze
The winemaker has applied to register the name ‘Booch & Bloom’ with the Intellectual Property Office
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News
Watmuff & Beckett hails ‘amazing’ response to Crowdcube funding campaign
The soup, risotto and broth maker is seeking £110k on Crowdcube in exchange for a 10% stake
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News
Lion Capital kicks off sale process for sports nutrition brand Grenade
The sports nutrition player is set for a multimillion-pound bidding war after private equity owner Lion Capital appointed advisors to explore a sale
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News
Consumer confidence slips amid mounting pre-Brexit nerves
UK consumer confidence slipped back this month, as mounting Brexit uncertainty led to consumers feeling increasingly nervous
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Highland Spring to reduce plastic use after securing £55.5m backing
Highland Spring Group will ramp up its environmental sustainability initiatives after securing multi-million-pound backing from HSBC UK
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Arla Foods posts strong sales but warns of Brexit concerns
Dairy giant Arla Foods hailed “strong” sales growth in the first half of 2019, but warned the impact of a hard Brexit could hit performance in the second half.