All articles by Elinor Zuke – Page 5
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Analysis & FeaturesCoffee prices still increasing but the peak may be in sight
British tea and coffee lovers have had to swallow double-digit price rises on both beverages in recent years…
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NewsP&H price match pays off as non-tobacco lines smash target
Palmer & Harvey has smashed its sales targets for core non-tobacco lines to report 11.5% growth across the 600 products…
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NewsBargain Booze gains Swaine's skills
Rhythm & Booze founder Martin Swaine has joined rival group Bargain Booze as a super-franchisee and consultant…
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NewsApproval time for GM crops and pesticides 'is too short'
After a two-year study identified a “shockingly” increased risk of cancer in rats exposed to the world’s biggest-selling weedkiller…
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NewsKenny's: staff investment is key to growth
Northern Ireland Spar group Kenny’s attributed another year of growth to its heavy investment in staff training.
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NewsHMRC to crack down on retail tax evasion
Customs officers have set up a new taskforce to crack down on grocery and retail traders suspected of tax evasion.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Roundup cancer link even bigger than GM angle?
A new study shows tiny doses of best-selling weedkiller Roundup raise the chances of cancer in rats.
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NewsScientists shrug off attacks on Monsanto GM/cancer trial
Scientists have hit back at criticism of research linking the world’s best-selling weedkiller and a strain of GM maize – both developed by Monsanto – with tumours in rats.
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NewsMonsanto weedkiller and GM maize in 'shocking' cancer study
The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, new research published today reveals.
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NewsSwaine in shock defection to Bargain Booze
Rhythm & Booze founder Martin Swaine has joined rival group Bargain Booze as a super-franchisee and consultant.
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NewsP&H opens 14th depot to boost store growth in the South East
Palmer & Harvey has officially opened its 14th distribution centre to support the growth of the convenience market within the M25…
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NewsAsda, Berry Bros, Iceland and JJ impersonated by fraudsters
Suppliers are being duped out of millions of pounds by fraudsters impersonating UK retailers and wholesalers - and the police are doing little to stamp it out.
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers race to fill promotional space as summer events end
For months, retailers have been dedicating prime display areas to non-promotional activity to capitalise…
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NewsBritvic struggles with Fruit Shoot re-supply
The return of Fruit Shoot will be slower than expected as Britvic has not yet started bottling all the varieties…
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NewsMusgrave helps Boots to take a second bite at convenience food
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has revealed more details of its new partnership with Boots, which will see it supply…
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NewsBargain Booze bids to see off specialists with posh wines
Bargain Booze is trialling a premium wine collection in stores that face competition from specialist local wine merchants…
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NewsMenace of supermarket trolley handle germs solved at last
A transparent film that claims to eradicate potentially deadly bacteria on supermarket trolley handles is being launched this week.
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NewsBoots turns to Musgrave after Waitrose trial flops
Boots has begun a 12-month trial with Musgrave as it looks to expand into the convenience food market.
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NewsMore ‘human vending machines’ deployed for Paralympics
Regency Event Solutions has increased the number of “human vending machines” it employs at the Olympic Park by 40%…
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News3663 wins £60m deal to supply prisons in England and Wales
Foodservice wholesaler 3663 has won a new £60m contract to supply all food and drink to publicly-run prisons in England…