All The Grocer articles in 6 April 2013
Previous issues.
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NewsKP Snacks recalls McCoy's crisps multipacks due to plastic
KP Snacks has recalled four varieties of its McCoy’s multipacks following complaints that some contained small plastic pieces.
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NewsDoctor Who replaces Captain Birds Eye on special fish fingers
Doctor Who has replaced Captain Birds Eye on a pack of fish fingers – but the move is only temporary.
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NewsEating fish rich in omega-3 can add two years to lifespan
Eating oily fish rich in omega-3 – such as salmon or mackerel – could add up to two years to a person’s life, a new report has suggested.
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NewsSainsbury's denies Justin King to replace Bernie Ecclestone at F1
Sainsbury’s has dismissed reports that its CEO Justin King could be set to replace Bernie Ecclestone as the boss of Formula One.
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NewsUK better than most at labelling fish correctly
The UK seafood industry is, comparatively, better than many of its peers when it comes to labelling seafood accurately, the lead scientist behind yesterday’s fish mislabelling revelations has claimed.
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NewsFSA drops charges against Selfridges over raw milk vending machine
The Food Standards Agency has dropped plans to prosecute Selfridges for selling raw milk from a vending machine at its London store.
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NewsTesco's One Stop launches franchise model for indies
Tesco-owned convenience store chain One Stop Store Limited has revealed plans to launch a new franchise model with local independent retailers.
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NewsTesco adds BBC shows to Clubcard TV
Tesco has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to provide a range of BBC programmes to its free streaming service for Clubcard users.
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NewsWaitrose expands ready meal range with 22 new dishes
Waitrose has expanded its Menu from Waitrose range of ready meals with the launch of 22 new products.
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NewsBar code marks 40th anniversary
Forty years ago today, the retail industry adopted the GS1 bar code as the standard for identifying and tracking products. But it didn’t happen overnight…
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NewsFSA advert cleared of depicting lamb as risky food
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected complaints from lamb producers that a recent food safety ad by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) unfairly implied lamb was a high-risk food.
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NewsFuller’s installs Simon Emeny as CEO
Fuller’s has appointed its current group managing director Simon Emeny as its chief executive, with effect from July 1.
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NewsNational Convenience Show gets set for bumper year
The National Convenience Show 2013 has sold out, but visitors are still able to sign up for the show, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 14-16 April.
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NewsSacla’ stages opera in John Lewis foodhall
Italian food brand Sacla’ surprised shoppers in London’s John Lewis foodhall from Waitrose on Tuesday with an unexpected opera performance.
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NewsAsda partners with Little Tikes on pre-school toy range
Asda has teamed up with supplier Little Tikes to launch an exclusive range of 86 pre-school toys.
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NewsIndependents' Day set for July 4
The National Skills Academy for Retail has officially launched this year’s Independents’ Day campaign - now in association with Independent Retailers’ Month.
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NewsTyrells rolls out Beach Barbecue crisps with a Facebook twist
Premium crisp brand Tyrrells is rolling out a new limited-edition flavour for summer, which will run an on-pack promotion to drive consumer engagement through social media.
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NewsMPs call for ban on neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees
A cross-party committee of MPs has called on the UK government to join other countries in the European Union in taking urgent action to protect bee populations from the harmful effects of neonicotinoid pesticides.
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NewsFirst Milk’s Bill Mustoe to step down in October
Cheese prices must move ‘substantially and quickly’ First Milk chairman Bill Mustoe has warned, as he announced his departure from the company this morning.
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NewsLandmark Wholesale ranks swelled by Corrib and Express
Landmark Wholesale has recruited two new Irish members – Corrib Food Products and Express Foodservice (NI)…