All The Grocer articles in 7 February 2015 – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesNew Morrisons concept in Milton Keynes aims to cater to local audience
Second “lab store” has a lot of new Morrisons concepts inside
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NewsStateside Candy Co bringing Mexican stoneground chocolate to UK
Distributor The Stateside Candy Co (SCC) has secured a deal to bring US stoneground chocolate brand Taza to the UK.
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NewsUS green tea mint brand makes UK market debut
A US mint brand based on green tea has been launched in the UK.
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NewsCargill swoops for Zambeef oil subsidiary for $25.7m
US multinational Cargill has agreed to acquire the edible oil and soybean meal subsidiary of listed agribusiness Zambeef for $25.7m.
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NewsMash Direct makes debut in Middle East supermarkets
Northern Irish prepared veg supplier Mash Direct has launched its traditional vegetable dishes into the Middle East.
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Awards 2015 winners announced
500 entries were whittled down to 12 category winners
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Comment & OpinionWhy the high street should be afraid of Amazon rumours
The prospect of Amazon moving into bricks and mortar should send shivers down the spine of retailers
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NewsMondelez creates program to verify sustainability of cocoa supply chain
Certification body Flocert will verify sustainability and payments made to farmers
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NewsFood deflation hits highest level yet, finds BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index
Food prices fell by the highest rate ever recorded by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index in January as the New Year price war took hold.
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado puts champagne on ice as it focuses long-term value
Champagne corks were not popping over at Ocado HQ yesterday despite the online retailer posting its maiden full-year profit after 15 years of trading, according to CEO Tim Steiner. His focus remains on driving long-term value for shareholders.
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NewsCity snapshot: Conviviality Retail buys GT News
Conviviality Retail is back on the acquisition trail after announcing the purchase of East Midlands and Yorkshire convenience chain GT News. Plus, food price deflation, B&M share placement and the latest market news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 February: Ocado, Tesco, Co-op
Ocado’s first annual profit gets significant coverage across the papers this morning.
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NewsPrivate equity firm CD&R sells a further 12% stake in B&M
B&M Bargains could be heading for the FTSE 100 after former private equity owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice floated another 120 million shares in the value retailer.
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NewsTwinings launching TV ad as part of £10m 2015 marketing spend
Twinings is launching an advertising campaign this month as part of plans to invest £10m in marketing over the coming year.
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NewsConviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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NewsBacardi gets new look to flag up Cuban heritage
Bacardi has given its rum portfolio a makeover with a stronger emphasis on the brand’s Cuban heritage.
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NewsSmucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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NewsASA orders Colgate-Palmolive to end misleading Sanex advert
Rival Unilever lodge series of complaints over Sanex campaign, three of which were upheld
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NewsAsda COO Mark Ibbotson moves to Walmart
Mark Ibbotson to take up role as senior VP at Walmart US, Asda responsibilities will be split until replacement is found
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NewsAmanda Scott appointed to head up new Ocado and Marie Claire joint venture
Stand-alone website selling Marie Claire-branded beauty products will be established using Ocado infrastructure alongside bricks and mortar