All The Grocer articles in 31 October 2015
Previous issues.
-
News
Dairy Crest profits fall as spreads business falters
Dairy Crest has reported a 5% fall in revenues from continuing operations and a 13% fall in pre-tax profits in the first half as the butter and spreads business struggles.
-
News
Morrisons Q3 results: what the analysts say
Following Morrisons’ Q3 update this morning, here’s how leading City and retail analysts rated its performance
-
News
British cucumbers under threat of extinction, says NFU
British cucumber production has fallen to under 100 hectares for the first time in history
-
News
Fever-Tree ups growth forecasts amid booming international sales
Fever-Tree, the supplier of premium carbonated mixes for alcoholic spirits, expects its full-year results to be “materially ahead of board expectations”, it said in an unscheduled trading update today.
-
News
Media Bites 4 November: AB Inbev, SABMiller, ABF, Tesco, Imperial Tobacco
AB InBev and SABMiller continue to be the focus of attention as they thrash out details of the £68bn takeover; ABF profits sour on sugar woes but Primark is set to expand in the US; and Imperial Tobacco boss plays down break up rumours.
-
News
City snapshot: M&S food business drives sales growth in first half
Marks & Spencer has increased sales 1.4% to £5bn in the first half, mainly thanks to continuing growth in its food business
-
News
Kellogg sales and profits hit by strong US dollar
Profits at Kellogg Co slumped more than 8% in the third quarter as sales at the US cereal manufacturer missed expectations
-
News
Kerry shares slip despite rising volumes
Kerry Group has increased volumes in the third quarter as its ingredients business made strong gains in Asia and the consumer foods division shrugged off challenging conditions.
-
News
Media Bites 3 November: IRI, M&S, Molson Coors, Heck Food
More than half of all goods sold in the UK are on some kind of promotion; M&S gets set for another disappointing financial update; Molson Coors is in advanced talks to buy SAB’s stake in American JV; and WHO cancer scare helps Heck sell more sausages.
-
News
City snapshot: ABF sales and profits slip but sugar woes better than feared
Revenues and profits slipped at Associated British Foods as the retail and grocery group struggled with food commodity deflation and significant swings in currency markets.
-
News
Government to launch Great British Food Unit
The unit is part of Defra’s five-year Great British Food campaign
-
News
Nomad completes £500m takeover of Findus
Nomad Foods has completed the £500m takeover of the European arm of Findus after the deal cleared the relevant anti-trust hurdles.
-
News
Egg sales this year set to beat records dating back to 1950s
The British Egg Industry Council said volume sales of eggs are up 6% so far this year
-
Analysis and Features
10 Things You Need To Know About... Packaging
For our latest digital feature, we’ve teamed up with big brands, creative experts and market analysts to unwrap the latest developments in packaging. Plus, we lift the lid on Brit’s packaging pet peeves. Dive in here…
-
Analysis and Features
Revealed: Brits' packaging pet peeves
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals more than half of Brits hate excessive packaging and think manufacturers should prioritise cutting down
-
Analysis and Features
Tackling recycling: scoring points at Rugby World Cup
Rugby fans are helping to encourage positive behaviour change, says Coca-Cola
-
Analysis and Features
Think jam in a pouch is crazy? It could be the future
Brits can expect to see more of their favourite daily goods come in pouches in the near future, predicts Springetts Brand Design
-
Analysis and Features
Reality check: brands get digital to woo consumers
Fmcg brands are embracing augmented reality apps, such as Blippar, which offer an interactive experience for consumers
-
Analysis and Features
E is for expectations. How to stand out to online shoppers
Online sales are booming, but what does it take for brands to stand out in an e-retail environment?
-
Analysis and Features
Shiny! New looks make brands sparkle again
Mr Kipling, Honey Monster Puffs, Oxo and PG Tips are among the brands that have been treated to a new style over the past year