All The Grocer articles in 7 March 2015 – Page 5
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NewsMusgrave to Spar switch planned by Simon Smith convenience group
The Simon Smith Group will change all their stores to Spar, implementing the brand’s unique feel and benefiting from its international reach
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Analysis & FeaturesMults’ milk price message failing, new consumer poll reveals
The mults are keen to tell shoppers they pay farmers a fair price for milk but the message is getting lost
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NewsHussein Lalani plans new venture as CMA probes Poundland deal
After Poundland take-over, Hussein Lalani will either launch an online channel for 99p Stores, or expand the brand to Tanzania
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NewsE-cig supplier Nicocigs to offer 'free' tobacco gantry
An electronic cigarettes company is offering independent retailers across the UK “free” tobacco gantries…
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NewsPartner in Pet Food to stay independent despite Advent sale
Partner in Pet Food hopes to remain independent despite PE owner Advent hoisting the for sale sign…
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Comment & OpinionMilk price dilemma for supermarkets as consumer concern soars
A year can be a long time in grocery. “Milk price cuts are good news according to shoppers,” we reported last March…
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Category ReportIce Cream category report 2015
A cold wind is blowing across the ice cream category. Although value sales have risen, volumes have barely squeaked up.
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NewsBig Brother fears over 'smart lighting' network
The government has proposed a controversial scheme to track shoppers in stores across the UK…
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Category ReportFocus on Ice Cream
Growth in ice cream has struggled after last summer failed to live up to the scorcher of 2013…
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NewsBidvest brings PCL fully under its logistics arm
Bidvest Logistics has fully integrated PCL into its business.
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NewsBirds Eye to put £2m into anti-food waste campaign
Entitled ‘iFreeze, iSave’, Birds Eye’s campaign will have a strong focus on how much money families can save by reducing the amount of food and drink thrown away
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NewsGreggs to introduce extended breakfast range
Greggs is adding more breakfast products to its fast-growing bap and porridge range
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NewsMüllerlight inspired by Corners with twin-pot Goodies
Müllerlight is taking inspiration from sister brand Müller Corner with the launch of a new twin-pot format…
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy prices 'mini-boom': caution advised
Dairy suppliers enjoyed a mini price boom last month – but experts warn the longer-term outlook remains uncertain
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can food & drink companies grab the grey pound?
The food and drink sector is lagging behind others in fulfilling the needs of older consumers. Why?…
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NewsCauli Rice smashes funding target as it readies for launch
Rice replacment product Cauli Rice has attracted £420k through its second round of crowdfunding as it gets set to launch in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Holland & Barrett.
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NewsCîroc running paid-for video advertising push on Instagram
Diageo’s premium vodka Cîroc has become the first alcohol brand in the UK to run paid-for video advertising on Instagram.
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Analysis & FeaturesMaggi So Stir Fry Singapore Curry Chicken Noodles: acid test
With Brits’ appetite for noodles continuing to grow – the category rose 2.6% by value on a 1.4% volume increase last year…
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Comment & OpinionCould sugar provoke US-style class action litigation?
Food and drink manufacturers are concerned obesity-linked diseases may result in US-style class actions
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NewsYorkshire Tea and The Gruffalo launch tree planting push
Yorkshire Tea has teamed up with The Gruffalo to promote a pledge to plant one million trees over five years.