All articles by Joanne Grew – Page 2
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NewsLea & Perrins secret ‘found in skip’
The secret recipe for Lea & Perrins’ Worcestershire sauce was found in a skip 20 years ago, it has emerged.
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NewsAhold acquisition ‘would make sense’ for Tesco
Tesco has been urged by analysts to snap up Ahold to boost its presence in the US.
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NewsABF hails Kingsmill's Little Big Loaf for profits boost
Kingsmill maker Associated British Food’s pre-tax profits rose 4% to £655m for the year to 12 September.
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury’s enhanced by concessions
An impressive range of extra services and a near-full shopping basket won Sainsbury's in Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, the top store award this week.
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NewsDoes Tesco’s new-look bogof signal the end of food waste?
Tesco's Buy One Get one Free Later promo generated plenty of headlines, but is it a serious bid to reduce food waste or just a PR stunt? Joanne Grew investigates
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Focus On Soup: Chilled soup steams ahead
Cheap, comforting, and with a hint of retro chic, 2009 should have been a bumper year for canned soup. And if not canned, then pouches, which are working well in other categories thanks to a modern, microwaveable and lightweight profile.
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Grocer 33: Till assistant nudges Asda above Tesco
Two retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Asda's Maryhill branch in Glasgow pipped Tesco to the post thanks to its flawless service.
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NewsReport raises fertility risks of white wine and beer
White wine can significantly reduce the chances of women undergoing IVF treatment becoming pregnant – while men hoping to become father should avoid beer, scientists have warned.
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NewsCadbury piles pressure on Kraft with strong third quarter
Cadbury has piled the pressure on Kraft to come up with a larger bid after revealing better than expected results during its third quarter.
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s shines with great service
Sainsbury's in Barnwood, Gloucestershire, netted our top store award this week for its outstanding customer service.
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Quality Test: Own-label small French baguette/baton
Waitrose offered the most expensive baguette, at 59p, and it showed. Not only was it the softest of them all, it had a light, fluffy texture and a pleasantly sweet taste.
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NewsGrocer 33: Tesco pips Sainsbury’s to the post
Two retailers boasted strong availability this week, but a super-efficient checkout assistant helped Tesco in Coatbridge pip Sainsbury's in Ipswich to the top store award.
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NewsAsda is UK’s biggest clothing retailer
Asda has hit its target of becoming Britain’s biggest clothing retailer 18 months early, with George achieving market share of 10.1% by volume, according to TNS data.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda wins the day with ‘super staff’
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Asda in Stowmarket landed our top store award thanks to its "super" staff.
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NewsCan Sainsbury’s meal deal stand out from the crowd?
Sainsbury's Feed Your Family for a Fiver led the way on meal offers. So why is the chain playing catch-up with a ready meal deal? Joanne Grew investigates
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NewsGrocer 33: Good service delivers win for Morrisons
Competition was fierce this week with three retailers providing strong availability. But Morrisons in Anniesland pipped its rivals to the post thanks to helpful staff. The store looked tidy and although there were several packing...
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda reclaims the top spot from Tesco
Asda has shot back to the top of the rankings after emerging as the second-most expensive retailer for ethical products last week. But it was no easy victory, as Sainsbury's basket cost just 7p more.
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NewsOnline Grocer 33: Helpful driver steers Tesco to victory
A chatty and knowledgable delivery driver plus strong availability and a well designed website has made Tesco this quarter's G33 online winner.
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NewsImperial says Ataldis deal paying off
Imperial Tobacco has announced its trading performance has remained in line with group expectations for the year ending 30 September, while the integration of the Ataldis brands remains on track.
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Quality Test: Own-label long-life organic orange juice, one litre
Morrisons gets the thumbs-up for offering the perfect all-rounder organic long-life orange juice. It had a natural and refreshing taste that was not too tangy, unlike some of its rivals.