All The Grocer articles in 4 April 2015 – Page 3
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Analysis & FeaturesCadbury promotes most but Easter deals decline overall
There has been an 8% drop in deals in featured promotional space in the run up to this Easter
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NewsBritish beef prices pushed down by low demand
Data published by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) reveals prime cattle prices have drifted downwards over the past six weeks
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Sainsbury's scraps plans for three new supermarkets
It had wanted to build a 60,000 sq ft store in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, a 64,000 sq ft store in Strood, Kent, and a 40,000 sq ft store in Buckingham
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NewsDCS Group featured on 'Business is GREAT' campaign site
DCS Group is the latest company highlighted by the government’s Business is GREAT campaign…
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NewsDamaged produce forces up iceberg lettuce prices
Iceberg lettuce prices have risen more than 50% month on month after frosts and high winds damaged the quality of produce
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NewsOnly half of Co-op members will be eligible to vote at agm
To be able to vote, members must have spent either £250 or more in its food, travel, e-store or pharmacy business
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NewsMcCain marks teatime family fun in new £8m marketing push
The Real Teatimes With McCain push, which kicks off next week, features 10 families filmed in their own homes
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NewsKP Snacks starts phased Consett redundancies, 70 jobs to go
According to trades union GMB, KP Consett will close fully in July, with staff due to leave in phases over the next three months
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NewsPepsiCo gambles on winning with ultra-spicy Doritos Roulette
The company hopes consumer will take turns to pick Doritos from a bag for the chance to ’win’ one of the super spicy chips
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NewsPork products linked to rise in Hepatitis E cases, say scientists
Reported cases of hepatitis E have soared by around 200% since 2010, and the FSA said there was a growing body of evidence linking the virus to infected pork
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Comment & OpinionMarketers come to their senses
A growing body of research is suggesting ways in which brands can use the senses to elicit certain emotional responses from consumers
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Feature SynopsisFocus on crisps, nuts and snacks: 2 May
To what extent is the growing health consciousness of consumers impacting the market? Which brands are performing best and worst?
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NewsMarkus Muehleisen appointed MD of General Mills UK
Muehleisen takes on the role following six years as MD of General Mills’ business in Australia and New Zealand
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NewsCity Snapshot: M&S fashion sales beat expectations as group makes ‘strong’ progress
M&S has stopped the rot in the general merchandise division, which had declined for 14 consecutive quarters; Tate & Lyle updates investors ahead of final results; Booker chairman to step down; and Diageo makes South African acquisition. Plus all the latest share price movements.
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NewsBooker sales climb amid deflation as it announces chairman to step down
Total sales to caterers rose 2% in a year in which Booker said it had seen “significant” price deflation in the catering market – including -15.8% deflation on fruit and vegetables
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NewsSugar war players seek out 'common ground' in London summit
Several major suppliers, including Coca Cola and PepsiCo, took part in two hours of discussions in London last week
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NewsM&S shares soar as food sales grow and clothing turns a corner
Shares in Marks & Spencer have shot up to a new seven-year high as the group revealed it performed ahead of the grocery market in the fourth quarter and reversed 14 straight quarters of declining fashion sales.
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NewsMorrisons axes head office staff but adds more in stores
They welcomed the arrival of reinforcements in the form of more part-time staff.
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NewsYazoo flavoured milk bottles made easier to recycle
The new bottles replace HDPE plastic with PET plastic that includes 20% recycled material
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Comment & OpinionPoliticians must offer tangible commitments to food and drink
Grocery has been right at the heart of the election campaign this week: from David Cameron visiting Sainsbury’s digital in…