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Analysis & FeaturesFerrero take over of Thorntons raises more questions than answers
Thorntons shares shot up by more than 40% this morning after news emerged that a takeover bid from Italian chocolate giant Ferrero valued it at £111.9m. But what are the key questions around what a Ferrero-owned Thorntons would look like?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe challenge of consistent product data
Failure by retailers to display full product details can lead to considerable fines for non-compliance
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Analysis & FeaturesHow fashion fell in love with LED
Pop star Ariana Grande illustrated the versatility of LED lighting with her LED dress
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Lidl's 'Pepsi challenge' ads pass test with shoppers?
As Lidl’s new TV ads pit its own label against leading brands, has a new front opened in the war for market share?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Pick Your Own Offers hailed as 'groundbreaking'
Supermarket promotions were back in the headlines this week as Waitrose launched its Pick Your Own Offers initiative…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe only BuzzFeed that matters
Nine Queen Bees teamed up with Farm Africa to build ground-level beehives for women farmers in Tanzania…
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose Yoghurt and Sorbet Splits: acid test
Sophisticated offerings are hot stuff in Britain’s freezers, with adult brands such as Magnum and Solero booming
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Analysis & FeaturesConcierge services: the new 'c' in c-stores?
The ‘c’ in c-store will always mean convenience, but in 2015 it also stands for concierge…
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Analysis & FeaturesOccasion is key to volume growth in a deflationary market
It is hard to see many brands or categories growing through consumer price rises in 2015…
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Analysis & FeaturesAnimal welfare debate looms as Defra looks at Watok again
Farming minister George Eustice said Defra would take another look at the regulations
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery spend fails to lift in brighter economic environment
In a more buoyant economy, shoppers are not spending their extra cash on grocery, and price savviness is now hard-wired
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About… Dairy
From cash cows to milk with added benefits… the latest in our programme of digital features delves deep into the UK dairy industry.
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: Brits will pay more for milk with added benefits
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly half of consumers are interested in buying enhanced milk and two thirds are willing to pay more for it
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Analysis & FeaturesCash cow? Milk & butter prices fall 23% and 27% in five years
As the price war intensifies, the supermarkets are milking the dairy industry for all it’s worth. So who’s cut prices the most?
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Analysis & FeaturesEuro dairy players eye foreign markets after milk quota ends
Fears the UK would be flooded with cheap European milk following the end of EU quotas haven’t been realised. So what has changed since April?
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer Q&A: Gourmet yoghurt is adding value to dairy
We quiz Budgens trading manager for dairy Lucy Evans on the triumphs and challenges of the dairy category…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig pot natural yoghurt flies high with £19m growth
Consumer demand for healthier products is driving strong growth in natural yoghurt, according to research for The Grocer…
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 10 global launches: from camel milk to choc-chip spread
As China reconstitutes milk for kids, the UAE is milking camels and adding flavourings… here’s our pick of the hottest global dairy launches of 2015
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere now for First Milk? We quiz new boss Mike Gallacher
Exclusive: First Milk CEO Mike Gallacher gives his first interview since joining in March. So how can he turn things around?
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Analysis & FeaturesMüller Corner tops our ranking of dairy's biggest advertisers
Dairy 10 biggest advertisers have splashed out an extra 19.5% on ads in the past year, with notable increases from Bertolli and Lurpak. To what effect?