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NewsOsborne’s medicine: bitter pills mixed with sweeteners
The Emergency Budget wasn’t as bad for the grocery industry as some had feared, but it has some worrying implications, reports Peter Cripps
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Fresh & Easy’s local sourcing boosted by new California hub
Tesco is to open a new sourcing hub in California to buy local wines and foods for its worldwide operations.
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Spar boss claims offies and CTNs are doomed
CTNs and off-licences are "doomed", Spar boss Jerry Marwood has claimed. In an explosive interview with The Grocer, Marwood said stores that were too specialised would struggle to survive as convenience shopping moved into larger stores...
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NewsFocus On Free-From: Free-from brings home the bread
The success of gluten-free fresh bread Genius has prompted a sea change in the category, heralding a shift from long-life to fresh products, says Vince Bamford
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VAT increase ‘will bring down weak retailers’
The VAT hike could be enough to put weak grocery retailers under, a leading administrator has warned. Richard Fleming, UK head of restructuring at KPMG, who oversaw the administration of Threshers, said: "With VAT now confirmed at 20%, we...
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Forecourt chain MPK signs to Londis fascia
Forecourt retailer MPK Garages has signed up to the Londis fascia.Up to 28 of MPK's 40 forecourt stores, which are predominantly located in The Midlands and the Yorkshire borders, will be supplied by Londis as part of the three-year...
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Lanson introduces first Champagne to dine for
Champagne lovers will soon be able to quaff the only Champagne range tailor-made to accompany food here as well as in France.This summer, Lanson is introducing the five-strong Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines range, which has been...
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NewsWaitrose seizes five supermarket sites in the Channel Islands
Waitrose has beaten Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda to the punch in the Channel Islands.
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NewsFocus On Chilled Ready Meals: Meals on deals
Meal deals and extensive NPD ensure shoppers keep coming back to the ready meals aisle – but there are still gaps in the market to be exploited, reports Gordon Carson
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Focus On Chilled Ready Meals: Four to watch
The City Kitchen quickly gained plaudits for its style and the quality of ingredients following its launch last June.
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City welcomes reshuffle of execs at Sainsbury’s
The merry-go-round at the top of grocery continued turning this week as Sainsbury's became the latest retailer to announce a top-level reshuffle.
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Comic Relief funding to help protect SA workers
Fresh produce workers in South Africa are to be given greater protection from workplace abuse after a major funding boost.UK trade body the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has been awarded £300,000 by Comic Relief to help prevent...
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County’s new potato crop goes on shelf
Tesco stores in Kent have started taking delivery of the county's 2010 new potatoes from The Kent Potato Company. This year is the 12th year the company has supplied Tesco through its local sourcing policy.
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Focus On Free-From: Don’t dump the dairy, gals
What does the name Sarah Jessica Parker bring to mind? Manolo Blahniks perhaps? How about dairy-free products?
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Darling Spuds lands deal with Starbucks
A "chance meeting" in Heathrow between a Starbucks executive and a packet of Darling Spuds has resulted in the crisp brand becoming available in 5,700 of the coffee chain's North American outlets.
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Müller targets snack market with launch of dessert yoghurts
Müller has launched a range of pudding-based yoghurts under its Müller Light banner.
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Grapes Direct profits hit by price pressure
Pre-tax profits at Grapes Direct have fallen 33% as a result of price pressure from customers and declining sales volumes.
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Sales of salmon down as promotions tail off
Demand for fresh salmon has leapt over the past two years but rising prices coupled with falling promotional activity is jeopardising category growth.More than six million Brits are now tucking into fresh salmon at least once a...
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Halewood launches Iron Press as a ‘soft drink for real men’
Halewood International is breaking into the "female-focused" adult soft drink market with a blokey beer-style brew called Iron Press.Made with a barley and malt base, Iron Press (rsp: £2 per 500ml bottle) comprises apple and lime...
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A fresh eye on the past
Skilled staff, impeccable service and a strong product range have helped family retailer Jempson’s stand the test of time. Beth Phillips delves into the chain’s 75-year history