All The Grocer articles in 6 January 2018
Previous issues.
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Analysis and FeaturesBombshell mergers, sensational shortages and environmental triumphs: 2018 in review
There were mergers so seismic in scale they could change grocery for good, and new arrivals that went out with a whimper
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Comment and OpinionHeineken-Beavertown might be hard for craft beer fans to swallow, but it makes sense
You can almost taste the salty tears of Britain’s craft beer elitists
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Comment and OpinionRetailers have a crucial role to play in stopping detox season becoming toxic
Clear labelling and promotion of healthier choices is a positive step. But surely the food industry can push further to make sure customers make sensible, healthy decisions?
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Analysis and FeaturesThe soft drinks industry levy: bittersweet?
Jamie Oliver danced like a lunatic on live TV as news of a tax on sugar-heavy soft drinks broke in 2016, but the industry
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Category ReportSmall but mighty: Easter Category Report 2018
Shell eggs, cream-filled eggs and novelties all enjoyed healthy increases in a year that saw Brits shell out £327.9m
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Grocer 33Tesco Driffield: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Sunday (Christmas Eve) was constantly busy from the moment we opened the doors’
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Comment and OpinionCan you hold up the mirror and recognise your blind spots?
An athlete’s mindset is focused on mastering skills so each performance is better than the day before
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Comment and OpinionPredictions for 2018: sugar, veganism & food price inflation
We’ve loads of predictions this week. But before I offer a few of my own, I have a confession
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Comment and OpinionPoundland has entered the new year in good elf
What a Christmas it has been for Poundland
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The Big InterviewKraft Heinz European chief Rafael Oliveira
When Bono threatens to write a protest song about your company, it’s a fairly good indicator you might not be universally
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NewsSeabrook profits jump but sales fall back again in 'extremely challenging' category
The Yorkshire-headquartered brand said the year to 26 March 2017 had been “extremely challenging” as supermarkets rationalised shelf space in the crisps and snacks category as they continued to lose share to the discounters.
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Comment and Opinion2018 just got tougher
It’s no huge surprise to see that the Tesco-Booker deal has gone through
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NewsVOA ordered to review business rates processes by senior judges
The practice of denying appeals before they get to court was highlighted in a case at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
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Comment and OpinionIt's crucial for food to increase its R&D spend
As Brexit looms, the UK food industry must increase its spend on research and development
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Analysis and FeaturesA year of stability? What 2018 has in store for prices
Britain’s era of cheap food came to an inglorious end last year as food prices surged in the wake of the drop in sterling
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NewsCo-op plans 100 store openings in 2018 after Christmas boost
The plans were unveiled as CEO Steve Murrells announced a 6.2% jump in like-for-like food sales
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NewsDunbia turnover drops after pork sale
Meat giant Dunbia saw turnover fall by almost £20m in the wake of the sale of its pork division to Cranswick
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Analysis and FeaturesThai tuna cheaper thanks to end of FAD ban
Thai skipjack tuna prices have fallen since a Fish Aggregating Device ban in the region ended in October…
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NewsUnion Hand-Roasted Coffee acquires Edinburgh’s Brew Lab
The deal is the final step for Union to ‘complete the link between coffee seed and cup’
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NewsASH dismisses Philip Morris newspaper ads as 'a PR stunt'
The ads set out its new year’s resolution as ‘trying to give up cigarettes’