All The Grocer articles in 9 June 2018 – Page 2
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NewsUK poultry farmers report 40% decline in use of antibiotics
The poultry industry has credited ‘joined-up’ thinking for the reduction, and restated its ommitment to ‘responsible’ usage
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NewsABP Food Group ploughs £17m investment into Perth beef plant
Cash injection will allow plant to ‘become one of the most modern facilities of its kind in the UK’
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NewsBrakes pledges to slash plastic use with '2 Zero 20' drive
The foodservice operator is set to eradicate the use of non-recyclable black plastic from all own label products
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NewsToday's Group launches updated Plan for Profit app
Customers can now benefit from a “tailored user experience” by setting their wholesaler and category preferences
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger could hurt competition, warns NFU
In a letter to the CMA, the union warned the merger could have a ‘negative effect’ on smaller suppliers
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NewsDiscounter and online gains set to continue, predicts IGD
Discounters predicted to see 36.7% growth by 2023
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NewsTesco contributes £37bn to wider UK economy, finds report
KPMG estimated that Tesco indirectly supported the equivalent of nearly 450,000 jobs in the UK
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NewsLatte levy could cost the UK economy £819m, says research
The Paper Cup Alliance highlighted the possibility of redundancies at manufacturing sites in Wrexham, Gosport and Huntingdon
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NewsPunchy Drinks readies launch of spicy rum punch duo
Rolling out in July, the RTD will be available in 4% abv (rsp: £3/250ml) and 0% abv (rsp: £2/250ml) variants
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NewsWhyte & Mackay whisky claims industry first with 50cl bottle
The new bottle (rsp: £10), introduced in response to minimum unit pricing in Scotland, is on sale in c-stores
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NewsGary Hazell launches spirits distributor Tortuga Brands
The new company has already secured exclusive distribution deals with ’super premium’ spirits brands including Willem Barentsz
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NewsEfra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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NewsIceland expands its Deposit Return Scheme trial to stores across the UK
A second machine opened in one of the Wolverhampton stores today, with a further two scheduled for Scotland and Wales
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NewsFDF boss says plans for 'junk food' promotions ban is 'government at its worst'
Delivering the Campden BRI Day lecture, Ian Wright said he’d been ‘shocked’ at ministers’ disregard for consumer choice
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NewsCaféPod adds Downtown coffee range as it goes beyond pods
The brand is taking cues from craft beer for its posh new Downtown lineup
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NewsQuorn ditches black plastic from its packaging
The move by the meat alternative brand replaces 297 tonnes of black plastic with clear & opaque recyclable alternatives
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NewsAF Blakemore not ruling out further depot closures
Wholesaler to close Barnsley and Newport sites next week
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Comment & OpinionStowford Press duo have fun exploring brand’s homeland
Comedian Ellie Taylor and adventurer Alastair Humphreys make a fine comic duo
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Comment & OpinionShots fired in row over ‘junk food’ promotions ban
In an outspoken attack, Ian Wright described the proposals as “government at its worst”
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NewsNew JAH45 rum inspired by Jamaica's 50s & 60s funk era
Distributor Mangrove has launched Spiced, Dark, Silver & 18ct Gold (all 40% abv) and Overproof (63% abv) variants