All The Grocer articles in 7 January 2017
Previous issues.
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NewsGuinness rises past John Smith’s to top ale & stout sector
In the past year, Diageo’s Guinness Draught brand saw £3.3m added to sales
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NewsBird flu outbreak 'will not affect Christmas turkeys'
Defra confirmed the outbreak at a farm in Lincolnshire on 16 December
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NewsHalf the cost of Christmas booze shop is tax, claims WSTA
Tax accounts for 51% of an average UK family’s festive alcohol shop, compared to 32% in France, the industry body said
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NewsThe Apprentice winner to launch cakes into retail
Alana Spencer also aims to launch new brand into foodservice and will continue to manufacture cakes in Wales
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NewsBonds of London gives 3 for £1 sweets range a new look
The new packaging has replaced the 39p range and features an enlarged window to improve shelf presence
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NewsLidl recalls gravy granules after unsafe chemical found
Two batches contain paint-thinning chemical xylene, which can cause irritation, headaches and vomiting
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NewsBestway revamps category management offer for indies
New programme includes category advice, planograms, must-stock lines and sales insight
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Comment & OpinionXylene gravy granules are an unpleasant #LidlSurprise at Christmas
It’s that time of year when supermarkets like to put innovative culinary twists on classic Christmas fare
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NewsPaddy’s Bathroom unveils new-look toiletries range
Rsp is £3.99 across the five SKUs of 200ml and 250ml
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NewsDale Farm back in profit despite sales fall
Belfast-based dairy firm Dale Farm moved back into annual pre-tax profit last year despite a 5.1% fall in annual sales.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Dec: Weetabix, Danone, Amazon
Workers at cereal company Weetabix are to go on strike in the new year after voting for action in a row over shift patterns.
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl’s deal to buy 298 Co-op stores receives final CMA approval
McColl’s has received final and unconditional approval for its deal to buy 298 Co-op convenience stores struck in July 2016. Plus Dale Farm moves back to profit, Lion Capital buys up stake in UK cafe chain and all the rest of today’s news from the City.
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NewsSubway opens 10th East of England Co-op branch
Sandwich brand is looking to grow its estate beyond the high street
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NewsVolvic urges shoppers to Find Your Volcano in £2.2m push
Limited-edition packs will feature more than 30 ‘empowering attributes’
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NewsToday's Group unveils NPD scorecard to rate potential success
New products will be judged on factors including packaging, price and marketing
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NewsBrits urged to Save Santa's Sherry this Christmas as sales of fortified wine plummet
Fortified wine sales have halved over the past decade
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NewsLeadsom urges shoppers to boycott products containing microbeads
Comments come as government launches consultation in to ban of microbeads in personal care products
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NewsFolkington's adds mini cans to premium mixer range
The NPD is aimed at complementing the growing trend for artisanal spirits
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NewsWeetabix to continue talks over new year strike threat
The proposed action over shift changes would affect sites in Corby and Kettering
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NewsButcher’s Pet Care sales fall for first time since 2005
Sales at pet food maker Butcher’s Pet Care have declined for the first time in ten years but profits continue to soar.