Paul Carey

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    the net widens

    2007-08-25T00:00:00

    Every week, there are reports of yet another fish species in crisis because of overfishing. And every week, another retailer or supplier unveils plans to improve its sourcing strategy. Asda, Birds Eye and Young's Seafood are among many companies now...

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    Global food giants take cautious line on deals and focus on core activities

    2007-07-30T00:00:00

    Global fmcg companies have switched their attentions from mega acquisitions to smaller deals that strengthen core activities, exclusive research for The Grocer reveals. Last year's merger and acquisition activity was characterised by a...

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    Lidl and Aldi buck the trend as growth in grocery slows

    2007-07-30T00:00:00

    Discounters are emerging as big winners in a slowing grocery market, TNS Worldpanel figures show. The total market grew 4% year-on-year in the 12 weeks to 16 July compared with 6% in the 12 weeks to 17 June. However, Lidl and Aldi...

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    the dragon slayers

    2007-07-30T00:00:00

    Imagine an untapped market with a GDP the size of Spain. That is the extent of the opportunity awaiting the Chinese bounty hunters - within the next three years alone. By 2010 the Chinese economy is forecast to grow by $1,113bn, not far short of...