All The Grocer articles in 4 April 2015 – Page 2
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NewsDomaine Chanzy postpones IPO as it misses crowdfunding target
Burgundy wine producer Domaine Chanzy has pulled its plans to launch the first ever crowdfunded float on the London Stock Exchange after failing to hit its fundraising target.
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NewsTesco partners with Beer Alliance campaign 'There's A Beer For That'
“The idea with this activity is to encourage Tesco customers to discover their perfect beer by introducing them to different styles and the food they perfectly pair with”
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NewsOcado launches appeal for new app beta testers
The online grocer needs volunteers willing to try out their latest app innovations before they hit the general market
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Comment & OpinionEaster a holiday apart as health-conscious Brits indulge
Consumers express interest in low-sugar chocolate, but a lack of availability and a desire to indulge mean the Easter market remains a curate’s egg
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NewsE-cigarette sales need regulation, says study
E-cig sales are sweeping through adolescent markets, the research claims, and calls for laws regarding sales to be brought in quicker
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NewsCity snapshot: Real Good Food explores Napier Brown sale
UK-listed Real Good Food is mulling the sale of its sugar business Napier Brown, PZ Cussons has bought out Glanbia’s 50% stake in Nigerian milk powder JV Nutricima and all the rest of the news from The City this morning.
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NewsMedia Bites 1 April: Business rates, executive pay, B&Q
Businesses in the North and Midlands stand to lose a “staggering” £2.3bn because of the Government’s two-year deferment of the business rates revaluation.
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NewsHow grocery marked April Fools Day
The weird, the wonderful and the downright silly - how grocery marked 1 April 2015
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NewsMiller Brands Pilsner Urquell gets new retro bottle
The redesigned bottle uses traditional brown glass used to package the beer – though in a slightly lighter ‘amber’ shade. The bottle has a contoured shape.
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NewsSteep fall in Scotch exports
The SWA said the decline – following flat value sales in 2013 – had in some areas been a result of political volatility and changes in stock levels
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NewsTesco opens new concept 'food to go' store in London
The store in Villiers Street, close to the Charing Cross and Embankment stations, is the retailer’s second such concept store in the capital
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NewsTesco invests £5m in school cooking clubs in disadvantaged areas
The move will see its Tesco Eat Happy Project back the Children’s Food Trust network of school cooking clubs
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NewsStefan Orlowski made Europe president as Heineken reorganises
Heineken is also combining its chief marketing officer and chief sales officer roles at a global level into chief commercial officer
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NewsCountry of origin meat labelling rules come into force
Under the new rules, all pre-packed fresh, chilled and frozen meat except beef on sale in the EU must be labelled with details on where the animal was reared and slaughtered
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NewsL&F Jones to focus on foodservice as five c-stores go up for sale
The South West-based business is also selling a fifth outlet privately in Shirehampton, Bristol
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NewsMoy Park roast-in-bag chickens to come in thermoformed bags
“The shape of the bag means the juice is retained and is perfect as gravy. In addition the product does not stick to the bag,” said a spokeswoman
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NewsBudgens reopens Crouch End as third concept store
The 8,600 sq ft store, formerly owned by high-profile indie Andrew Thornton but now company-owned, reopened last week
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NewsWrigley Extra scrubs up with fresh look and 'best taste ever'
The revamped brand identity, rolling out this week globally, features a ‘fresh’ new look with a clearer font
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 store of the week: Waitrose Dorking
Customers know it is the customer service that makes us different
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Grocer 33Waitrose Dorking wins Grocer 33 battle thanks to smart staff
Despite a small car park and a slight queue to get in, it was tidy and plenty of trolleys were available