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Premier's Darby bullish after first annual growth since 2012
Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby has hailed its first year of annual revenue growth since 2012 as proof the board’s strategy is working, shrugging off criticism over its handling of the aborted takeover approach from US food group McCormick.
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Have the fat cats of food and drink had their fill?
Has executive pay in the food and drink sector spun out of control?
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The generation game: how to win young and old money
Millennials and retirees represent a missed opportunity for convenience stores
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The Grocer's Own Label Awards 2016 winners announced
A shortlist of 350 products made it through to the second round of judging by our panel of experts
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Tesco Finest Houmous with Moroccan Spices & Sunflower Seeds
This added-value houmous “delivered on all levels”, according to our expert judges
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Lidl Glensallagh Selection Smoked Maple Cure Back Bacon
The delicious aroma and subtle sweet/smoky flavour of this bacon proved hard to resist
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The Co-operative Loved by Us Salted Caramel Doughnuts
These “on trend”, indulgent treats were a bargain at £1
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Aldi Specially Selected Camembert with Cranberry Topping
“Nicely presented” in its own black box, this product was also very tasty, consumers said
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Aldi Village Bakery Malted Bloomer
After taking home a Gold award last year, this “soft”, “fresh” and thickly sliced bloomer impressed again
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Tesco Finest Ultimate Beef Burger Kit with Pulled Pork
Every bit of this burger kit worked really well, thought our judges
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Aldi Brodies Scottish Salted Butter with Hebridean Sea Salt Crystals
The “expensive” looking packaging and Hebridean salt made it stand out
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The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Chocolate & Cherry Dome
Our experts felt it was moist, tasty and, at £6, offered excellent value
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Aldi Harvest Morn Crisp Cereal – Maple & Pecan
A silver winner in the 2015 awards, this cereal was hailed by consumers as a tasty, good-quality and great-value
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Aldi Specially Selected West Country Vintage Reserve Crunchy Cheddar
A clear winner for our expert judges, the “gorgeous” caramel flavour and crunchy, crumbly texture was “as good as it gets”
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Aldi Specially Selected Spicy Italian Schiacciata Salami Pizza
Consumers loved this pizza. With “eye-catching” packaging and a thin sourdough crust
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Tesco Finest Bourbon Pulled Beef with Cheese & Sweet Onion Mash
A silver medal winner in the 2015 awards, this ready meal went one better
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Asda Extra Special Indulgent Indian Feast
This tasty selection of Indian treats was rated highly by consumers
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Asda Extra Special Melting Layer Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
Our expert judges were highly impressed with these “restaurant-quality” fishcakes
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Lidl Deluxe Guatemalan Roast & Ground Coffee
Consumers thought this coffee was “full bodied” and “aromatic”
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Tesco New York Deli Pie
Our expert judges thought this pie was truly innovative and offered “great” textural variation