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NewsOne Stop’s acquisition of Alfred Jones nears completion
The Alfred Jones convenience stores acquired by One Stop will be converted by January 2014, One Stop has confirmed.
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NewsM&S teases ‘fairy tale’ Christmas ad
Marks & Spencer has taken inspiration from Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz for its Christmas TV ad campaign.
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NewsSainsbury’s takes Tesco Price Promise fight to High Court
Sainsbury’s is refusing to give up its fight against Tesco’s Price Promise and is taking the Advertising Standards Authority’s decision to clear ads for the scheme to a Judicial Review.
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NewsUK food security under the spotlight in MPs' inquiry
The cross-party EFRA committee of MPs is to launch a new inquiry into UK food security – including the role of GM technology.
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NewsSupermarkets cut petrol prices again
Shoppers will pay less for petrol at supermarkets from tomorrow morning after Asda kicked off another round of price cuts.
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NewsBoparan suffers £33.5m loss as horsegate takes a toll
Protein giant Boparan Holdings has suffered a £33.5m full-year loss as a result of a “perfect storm” of inflation, the horsemeat scandal and its acquisition of Vion’s UK operations.
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NewsSatfat pledges defended as a ‘step forward’
The government has defended its Responsibility Deal, after a leading health body said pledges by food producers to cut satfats in their products were “a drop in the ocean”.
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NewsMark Fox is new chief executive of Starbucks UK
Starbucks UK has named Mark Fox as its new CEO. Fox takes up the role on 6 January…
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NewsJames Truscott back from Fresh & Easy to take on Branston role
James Truscott, who was product category manager at Fresh & Easy for more than three years, has joined Branston…
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NewsFormer Asda CMO Rick Bendel leaves Walmart
Walmart has announced that former Asda CMO Rick Bendel has left the company due to health concerns.
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NewsGTA5 drives entertainment sales at Tesco and Asda
Tesco and Asda have made a killing from the launch of violent video game Grand Theft Auto V.
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NewsHalf-year sales boost for Nisa
Nisa has posted strong half-year trading figures thanks to its new contract with c-store chain McColl’s…
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NewsSoreen put up for sale by McCambridge
McCambridge is preparing to put malt loaf brand Soreen up for sale, The Grocer understands.
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NewsFood Pro launches £1.50 microwaveable frozen snack pots
Ready meal supplier Food Pro Manufacturing has developed a range of frozen, microwaveable snack pots…
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NewsDisney's Palace Pets to make UK debut
Disney is to launch its Princess Palace Pets toy range in the UK next year following a strong debut in the US…
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NewsBritish Lion Eggs updates code to mark 15th birthday
The British Egg Industry Council has unveiled the latest version of the Lion code of practice…
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NewsCytosport's Muscle Milk hits UK mults in £40m sales drive
Muscle Milk has unveiled ambitious plans to rack up £40m in UK sales over the next five years…
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NewsThe Recipe Kit launches Ottolenghi-style meal kits
A new grocery delivery service is targeting foodies with meal kits promising complex, Ottolenghi-style dishes…
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NewsCider makers warn of shake-up in flavoured category
The flavoured cider market faces a major shake-up, cider makers have warned.
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NewsSainsbury's opens first water-neutral store
Sainsbury’s has opened its first ‘Water Neutral’ store and a second is to follow as part of efforts to slash water use.