All articles by Jon Yeomans – Page 17
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Comment and OpinionNo finish line in sight
Sticking your neck out can be a perilous occupation. Not 24 hours ago, we invited readers to take stock and reflect on the horsemeat scandal so far, three months on…
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NewsGardening businesses count cost of freezing spring
The gardening industry has warned of the “catastrophic” impact of the recent cold weather on consumer demand and garden centre sales, with one seller claiming he would have to throw away £100,000 in unsold stock.
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NewsEarly Easter battles chill weather to lift March sales
UK retail sales were up 1.9% in March on a like-for-like basis, while total sales rose 3.6% year-on-year, according to figures from the BRC and KPMG.
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NewsR&R Ice Cream to buy Fredericks Dairies for £49m
R&R Ice Cream has agreed to buy family-run Fredericks Dairies for £49m.
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NewsTesco faces £1bn write-down on US Fresh & Easy business
Tesco may chalk up a £1bn write-down as it considers quitting its loss-making Fresh & Easy venture in the US, according to reports.
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NewsShoppers willing to pay more for products that 'make life easier'
Shoppers are willing to pay more for innovative products as long as they make life easier, new research suggests.
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NewsMorrisons takes on Tesco over Price Promise advertising
Morrisons has questioned Tesco over the accuracy of its latest Price Promise advertising ahead of a possible complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority.
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NewsSacla’ stages opera in John Lewis foodhall
Italian food brand Sacla’ surprised shoppers in London’s John Lewis foodhall from Waitrose on Tuesday with an unexpected opera performance.
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NewsFuller’s installs Simon Emeny as CEO
Fuller’s has appointed its current group managing director Simon Emeny as its chief executive, with effect from July 1.
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NewsBar code marks 40th anniversary
Forty years ago today, the retail industry adopted the GS1 bar code as the standard for identifying and tracking products. But it didn’t happen overnight…
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NewsFSA drops charges against Selfridges over raw milk vending machine
The Food Standards Agency has dropped plans to prosecute Selfridges for selling raw milk from a vending machine at its London store.
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NewsEating fish rich in omega-3 can add two years to lifespan
Eating oily fish rich in omega-3 – such as salmon or mackerel – could add up to two years to a person’s life, a new report has suggested.
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Comment and OpinionNot a hare between them
Easter has come and gone, and with it - it would seem - protection for one particular bit of wildlife…
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NewsDoctor Who replaces Captain Birds Eye on special fish fingers
Doctor Who has replaced Captain Birds Eye on a pack of fish fingers – but the move is only temporary.
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NewsThe Milk Race: In pictures
The Milk Race cycling event ran for 35 years until 1993. Now the dairy industry is hoping to revive the connection between milk and cycling…
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Comment and OpinionNot so convenient
Another 50 Sainsbury’s Locals are coming to London and the South East by early 2014, bringing the total number in the region to 200, the retailer has announced…
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NewsFood calculator aims to highlight water footprint
Consumers can now measure the water consumption of the food they buy with a ‘water footprint’ calculator, to mark World Water Day.
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Analysis and FeaturesBudget cut on beer marks end of parity with wine
The chancellor’s cut on beer duty in this week’s Budget marks the first time in decades the duty rates on wine and beer have differed…
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NewsIndustry reacts to Osborne's 'aspirational' Budget
Industry figures have reacted to George Osborne’s latest Budget, which maintained duty escalator rises on wine, spirits and tobacco, but scrapped the rise for beer.
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NewsAmelia Lily joins ‘Make Mine Milk’ campaign
Pop star Amelia Lily is the latest celebrity to back the ‘Make Mine Milk’ campaign, which promotes consumption of milk as part of a healthy diet.