All The Grocer articles in 5 May 2012 – Page 3
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NewsQV cashes in on meat-free boom
Potato supplier QV Foods is broadening its offer - and taking on Quorn and Linda McCartney - with a meat-free, cereal-based food range.
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NewsBoparan climbs Rich List
Ranjit Boparan’s wealth soared by £475m last year after snapping up Northern Foods.
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InterviewsMars boss Fiona Dawson in the hot seat
This week’s guest editor, Mars Chocolate UK president Fiona Dawson, on Responsibility, reformulation… and Roy Hodgson.
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NewsWaitrose: brand matching pledge is ‘seminal moment’
Waitrose’s pledge to match Tesco prices on all branded grocery products is a “seminal moment”…
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Comment & Opinion
People want more from a low-cost brand
This week has seen the rollout of the remaining grocery products in our new Everyday Value range, a key part of our plan to build a better Tesco with better quality ranges.
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Comment & Opinion
There are reasons for optimism for the Great British Summer
It’s hard not to feel a little down about the start of 2012’s Great British Summer. We don’t seem to have got off to a great start.
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ProfilesChris Pilling, CEO for Yorkshire Building Society
Educated at Cambridge University, Pilling started his career as a graduate trainee with Procter & Gamble…
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NewsExact is interim Ocado CFO
Ocado’s head of finance Richard Exact has taken over day-to-day CFO duties from Andrew Bracey, who left the online grocer last week.
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NewsCravendale PETs challenge cola
Arla is trying create an on-the-go market for milk - and take on soft drink giants Pepsi and Coke…
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NewsDisney and Chanelle launch pet range
Disney has teamed up with supplier Chanelle Group to launch a range of pet accessories and treats featuring Disney characters.
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Analysis & FeaturesRain and floods spell end to cheap potatoes
Favourable weather conditions throughout 2011 and plentiful supplies have made potatoes as cheap as chips in recent months.
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NewsOliver launches chicken range
Four years after he took the poultry industry to task in an animal welfare exposé…
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NewsPilgrims Choice cowboy to hit TV
Pilgrims Choice has taken a leaf out of Cravendale’s book by teaming dairy with the Wild West in a off-the-wall new TV ad.
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Coca-Cola rubbishes Monster takeover rumours
Coca-Cola has poured cold water on speculation it could be lining up a takeover of energy drinks producer Monster.
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Guinness shows pure genius with QR codes
Guinness has taken QR codes to a new level - by releasing QR-printed pint glasses into bars in New York that only work when filled with the black stuff.
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NewsNeill Cotton parts company with Halewood International
Halewood International marketing director Neill Cotton - also MD of its Willow Water business - has left the company.
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectioners slash deals... as winemakers ramp 'em up
Here’s some news to warm the hearts of the health police - some of the biggest names in confectionery, snacks and soft drinks cut back on promotions in April.
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Comment & Opinion
Don't crumble in the face of the Cookie Law
Last May, the Information Commissioner gave industry much-needed breathing space by deferring for one year the deadline for compliance with the ‘Cookie Law’.
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NewsCoxon drives Poundland expansion
Poundland has signalled its intent to launch an e-commerce website - and continue its march into Europe.
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NewsSmaller-sized tub cuts Lurpak Lightest down to size
Arla is launching a 250g tub of its Lurpak Lightest spread in a bid to appeal to smaller families.