All articles by Guy Montague-Jones – Page 9
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NewsOcado trials Wednesday free delivery for £75 orders
Ocado is offering free delivery on Wednesdays for customers who spend £75 or more…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets keeping a tight lid on inflation levels
Inflation across the supermarkets is running at rock bottom levels – below 1% for the second month in a row…
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NewsNichols profits grow as strategy shift pays off
Vimto brand owner Nichols has reported a 10% increase in full-year profit before tax.
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NewsOcado boss Tim Steiner gets £1m pay package
Ocado has handed CEO Tim Steiner a pay package of more than £1m for the first time.
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Analysis & FeaturesUkraine crisis raises fears of another grain price hike
The deepening crisis in Ukraine sent grain prices soaring this week…
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NewsKettle & Tyrrells turn to 'healthier' sweet potatoes
Kettle, Tyrrells and Scott Farms are all rolling out sweet potato crisp ranges this month…
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NewsJohn Campbell made Britvic GB & Ireland FD
John Campbell, Heinz’s former finance director for UK & Ireland, has resurfaced as Britvic GB & Ireland finance director…
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Comment & OpinionThe patriotic approach
Waitrose MD Mark Price revealed yesterday he had consulted his own mum about the growth of the discounters.
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NewsWaitrose and Nisa respond to Tesco milk price cut
Waitrose and Nisa have joined The Co-op and Sainsbury’s in lowering milk prices in reaction to Tesco’s cuts on Monday.
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NewsThorntons profits jump 47% as supermarket sales take off
Thorntons has reported a 47% jump in half-year profits, boosted by strong sales to the supermarkets.
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NewsSugar hit by price-fixing investigation and dispute
Competition issues in the sugar market were thrust into the spotlight this week…
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NewsDiamond Foods rumoured to be considering sale of Kettle
Diamond Foods looks set to hoist the ‘for sale’ sign over Kettle Foods…
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NewsTyrrells extends popcorn range with multipack combos
Tyrrells has extended its popcorn range with the launch of two multipacks.
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NewsGreencore builds US presence with Lettieri's acquisition
Greencore has acquired US food-to-go operator Lettieri’s and revealed plans to invest £6m in its Florida factory.
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NewsABF warns sugar will drag on first-half profits
Associated British Foods has forecast that grocery sales growth will be flat in the first half of the financial year.
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NewsWill brands get new powers to crack down on copycats?
The government is reviewing whether to give brand owners new legal powers to crack down on “parasitic” lookalike products…
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NewsTyphoo launches Gold for premium tea lovers
Typhoo is launching a new blend aimed at the fast-growing premium tea market…
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NewsWaitrose finally rolls out transactional app for mobile shopping
Waitrose has followed the lead of the big four by launching a smartphone app for online grocery…
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Analysis & FeaturesForensic auditors: how they pile pressure on suppliers
Expert Alan Hillier says watch out for historic or spurious claims…
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Analysis & FeaturesMuted post-Christmas hikes slow inflation increase to 1%
Tesco and Morrisons move into deflationary territory to counter weak trading…