All The Grocer articles in 17 December 2016 – Page 12
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News
Aldi buying boss Tony Baines to retire next year
Baines will be replaced by Aldi group buying director Julie Ashfield
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News
McCormick expands European presence with €120m Enrico Giotti acquisition
Spices and sauces giant McCormick has acquired an Italian flavourings business in a €120m cash deal to expand its presence in Europe after walking away from its pursuit of Premier Foods earlier this year.
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Comment & Opinion
Why recipe box companies haven’t bagged more shoppers
Recipe box schemes are growing fast but their market share remains tiny
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News
Angus & Oink close in on BackIt funding target
Barbecue sauces brand Angus & Oink is close to reaching its fundraising ambitions on the Tesco crowdfunding site to help upscale production and launch a new product.
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Innis & Gunn raises £2.5m in crowdfunding campaign
The fundraising values the brewer at almost £50m and put a 4.8% stake in the hands of 2,012 investors.
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Analysis & Features
10 Things You Need To Know About... Cakes & Biscuits
For our latest digital feature we’ve lifted the lid on the cakes & biscuits market. Sales are rising nicely for some, while others are crumbling. To find out more grab a cuppa and dive in here…
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Analysis & Features
A convenient opportunity: Brands eye growth in c-stores
From smaller portions to on-the-go packs, how are cake & biscuit brands and retailers tapping the opportunity for c-stores?
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Analysis & Features
Buyers: Promotions 'stripping' profitability out of biscuits
Everyday biscuits are struggling as a result of increased promotional activity, says Spar buyer Alex Bristow, but on the go presents a lucrative opportunity for the market
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Analysis & Features
Help your elf: Our top picks of Christmas cakes & biscuits
We’ve unwrapped the best cakes & biscuits on offer this Christmas, from an indulgent present-shaped cake to pig in blanket crackers
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Analysis & Features
Revealed: The hottest biscuit launches of 2016
We’ve crunched the numbers, with the help of Kantar, to find out which new sub-brands were the most successful in 2016. So, who’s made the top five?
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Analysis & Features
Health dominates our cakes & biscuits global NPD picks
Spelt, protein, mushrooms and other healthy ingredients have infiltrated the cake & biscuits aisles around the world. Check out our top 10 global NPD picks here!
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Analysis & Features
How is free from playing out in cakes & biscuits?
McVitie’s ventured into the gluten-free market this year, earmarking an it as an opportunity for the category. So, what potential does it have?
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Analysis & Features
Amaze-ing! Small treats mean big sales for Cadbury
Small cakes are flying off the shelves as Brits seek smaller, more indulgent treats made for sharing. So who’s winning as a result?
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Analysis & Features
Infographic: Which retailer has the biggest slice of cake?
Which retailers’ cake sales are rising nicely and whose are crumbling? We’ve crunched the numbers, with the help of Kantar, to find out
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Analysis & Features
Revealed: Biscuits' best performing brands
Oreo has stomped on the competition with an extra £11.8m added to brand value over the past year. So which other brands are flying off the shelves?
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Analysis & Features
Oh crumbs! £26m wiped off everyday biscuit sales
Britain’s beloved custard creams and digestives are under attack. Sales of everyday biscuit barrel fillers are crumbling as Brits seek more indulgent treats
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Comment & Opinion
Brave brands need to commit to fixing supply chain problems
Ferrero has cut ties with one of its toy suppliers over the Kinder Egg scandal, but long-term change requires sticking around
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News
Crawshaw confident turnaround strategy is working
The value meat retailer reported “good progress” in restoring sales momentum since the trading update in September.
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Cranswick calls for clarity from government on EU workers
It comes as the group posted strong half-year results, with revenues up 16% to £581m on the back of double-digit volume growth.
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Poundland considers closing 80 stores
Poundland is weighing up the closure of up to 80 shops following the integration of the 99p Stores estate.