All The Grocer articles in 6 December 2014 – Page 2
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NewsAutumn Statement: industry reaction
Here’s how the industry has reacted to today’s Autumn Statement announced by Chancellor George Osborne…
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Analysis & FeaturesFood prices have not hit the bottom yet
The British Retail Consortium has found that food prices have fallen for the first time since it began recording the data in 2006.
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NewsM&S to introduce LED lighting to all food stores within two years
All M&S Food Halls will have LED lighting within two years, the retailer pledged this week.
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Comment & OpinionBug off: insects are infesting our mince pies now
We’ve just about accepted the presence of insects as a foodstuff for body-building protein maniacs…
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NewsMorrisons to promote Christmas range with wrapping paper giveaway
Morrisons is giving away ‘Brussels sprouts design’ wrapping paper in select publications next week.
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NewsBidvest 3663 opens new £16m depot in Chepstow
Bidvest 3663 has gone live with its new £16m, “cutting-edge”, energy-efficient £16m depot in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
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NewsACS vote paves way for multiples to become members
Multiples will now be able to join the Association of Convenience Stores following a vote for their inclusion by its members.
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Comment & OpinionEU food labelling frameworks: suppliers need clarity
From 13 December 2014, the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC) will come into force…
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NewsApproved Food hails success of 'White Wednesday'
Technical issues on Black Friday that resulted in customers missing out on deals prompted Approved Food to launch a new fixture in its calendar – White Wednesday.
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Comment & OpinionGeorge of the (retail) jungle
As usual there was plenty of bluster coming from the dispatch box at today’s Autumn Statement
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NewsKellogg's to launch chocolate-flavoured Coco Pops Porridge
Kellogg’s is taking kids’ cereal brand Coco Pops into the porridge market…
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Comment & OpinionI'm proud to help highlight the importance of wholesaling
Last week I got out the one and only medal I own, which recognises my past chairmanship of the FWD…
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NewsMcVitie's returns to Christmas TV with Victoria biscuits ad
United Biscuits has launched its first-ever TV campaign for its McVitie’s Victoria assortment box…
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks slowdown: poor weather or price war?
Last week it was Britvic, now it’s AG Barr talking of a second half slowdown in the UK soft drinks market.
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NewsThe Co-operative to increase spend on UK produce by £50m
The Co-operative Group has pledged to support British farmers by upping the amount of UK-grown meat, poultry, fruit & veg and dairy it sells.Currently spending about £450m a year on British own-brand goods, the business said the figure would rise to £500m under the plans.At present, almost all the business’s ...
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Comment & OpinionKeep your friends close…
Today, members of the Association of Convenience Stores voted in favour of allowing the multiples to join the association
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Grocer 33Asda Wolstanton: Grocer 33 store of the week
On Black Friday and Saturday, we opened at 8am, but people had queued from 4am…
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Grocer 33Asda takes G33 win as guest Lidl falls to last place
Lidl’s second G33 appearance didn’t go as well as the first…
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Comment & OpinionThe big supermarkets need to open up and share information
Over the past 10 years, we have witnessed an unprecedented shift in culture, both in business and society, towards opennes…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Mini Sliders & Hot Dogs: acid test
Tesco’s take on mini barbecue-style party food – mini beef burgers and pork cocktail sausages with mini bread buns…