All The Grocer articles in 9 March 2013 – Page 2
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NewsCo-op savings scheme proves popular as stamp sales soar
The Co-operative Group, which launched its new ‘protected’ Christmas savings scheme trust fund in January, has seen sales of its savings stamps soar by a third.
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NewsProcessed meat linked to heart disease in pan-European study
High consumption of processed meat is likely to increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and early death, a study of nearly half a million people has suggested.
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NewsEcover wades into plastic bottles made from sea waste
Ecological cleaning brand Ecover is developing a fully sustainable and recyclable plastic packaging that incorporates waste recovered from the sea.
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NewsHorsemeat: Poland in the frame for Ikea meatballs contamination
The horse DNA found in Ikea meatballs last week came from Poland, Ikea’s Swedish meatballs manufacturer Dafgard has claimed.
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Horsemeat: Bute found in meatballs and burgers in Portugal
Meatballs and burgers have tested positive for the veterinary drug phenylbutazone in tests conducted by Portuguese consumer protection association Deco.
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NewsSpar launches limited-edition cakes for Easter
Spar has launched two cake lines for Easter as it continues its limited-edition, seasonal ranges.
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Grocer 33Asda Trafford Park, Manchester
“We have worked tirelessly as a team to encourage great service and focus on great availability”…
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NewsEugene Walsh replaces Amal Pramanik at Imperial Tobacco UK
Imperial Tobacco UK has appointed Eugene Walsh to the position of UK General Manager, replacing Amal Pramanik, who will become the company’s divisional director.
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NewsCameron: No decision yet on plain cigarette packaging
David Cameron has said no decision has yet been made on whether to enforce plain packaging on cigarettes and tobacco in the UK. Responding to a question from a cigarette packaging manufacturer at a meeting in West Yorkshire on Thursday (7 March), Cameron said: “The decision has not been taken. ...
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NewsCo-op offers retail apprenticeships to Pharmacy staff
The Co-operative Pharmacy is planning to offer apprenticeships in retail skills and customer service to its branch workers.
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NewsDunbia to provide Hereford beef for Co-op's premium range
The Co-operative Group and red meat supplier Dunbia have announced a partnership to use 100% British Hereford beef.
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NewsCompass teams up with Nick Clegg for apprenticeship week
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced a series of events to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, one of which will be hosted by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 questions Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips needs to answer
Here are 10 questions the City will want answers to when under-fire CEO Dalton Philips announces Morrisons’ results next week
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Analysis & FeaturesHow 'horsegate' inspired Ranjit Boparan's meaty Vion deal
“Only last week I talked about bringing our food closer to home,” Philip Clarke beamed in a statement this week…
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NewsHorsemeat: Asda finds horse DNA in frozen beef mince
Asda has said the frozen lean beef mince product it withdrew back in January has tested positive for more than 1% horse DNA.
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NewsDairy Crest hails milk price breakthrough with new pricing formula
Dairy Crest has hailed a new era of transparency in the milk price debate between retailers, processors and farmers as it unveiled its new pricing formula for milk producers today.
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NewsWaitrose doubles store refurbishment rate as profits soar by 12%
Waitrose is planning a major store refurbishment programme this year on up to 25 shops – about 10% of its core estate…
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NewsThermo King 'Whisper' delivery truck is 50% quieter
A truck refrigeration unit claimed to be 50% quieter than a standard model has been unveiled by developers…
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News9Bar launches savoury seed bars into Waitrose
Free-from brand 9bar is looking to shake up the snack market with the launch of savoury snack bars into Waitrose…
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NewsSainsbury's and Tesco hit accelerator in digital downloads
Sainsbury’s and Tesco are ramping up their digital download offers…