All The Grocer articles in 24 March 2018
Previous issues.
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NewsMorrisons to roll out vegan labelling on plant-based SKUs
Morrisons contacted Animal Aid to confirm the move in the wake of the animal rights group’s Mark It Vegan campaign
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NewsUK food and drink manufacturers face 'hidden hard Brexit'
If the government secures a free trade agreement with the EU after Britain leaves, many UK producers could still be hit with new tariffs thanks to ingredients sourced from other countries, the FDF said.
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NewsToday's Group revamps range guide with sugar levy advice
It includes features on sugar reduction in confectionery to help retailers prepare for the levy from next month…
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NewsMalibu 'connected' bottle links to Ibiza Rocks festival
The bottle, launched in partnership with the summer festival, has rolled out into Tesco and Asda (rsp: £15/70cl)…
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NewsCo-op to switch all fresh pork sourcing to outdoor-bred pigs
The move, described as a first for a UK-wide supermarket, taps into growing interest in animal welfare among consumers
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NewsMedia Bites 19 March: Conviviality, Palm oil, UK fisheries
The calamitous financial mishaps at Conviviality and imminent closure of shops by Carpetright put the high street on course for its worst crisis since 2008
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NewsCity Snapshot: First half sales and profits up at Finsbury Food Group
Cakes and bakery goods supplier Finsbury Food Group has overcome “sustained market-wide headwinds” to post a rise in first half sales and profits.
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NewsCountrywide Farmers hopes for rescue after Mole Valley deal collapse
Administrators are searching for a buyer for Countrywide Farmers Group’s retail business following the collapse of its proposed takeover by Mole Valley Farmers after the CMA blocked the deal.
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NewsSpar retailer Paul Stone launches Charles Street deli
The 2,000 sq ft Manchester store has a deli counter, food-to-go fridges, a hot food cabinet and seating for 10 people.
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NewsPlastic found in 'brand after brand' of bottled water
Scientists examined more than 250 bottles from nine countries, and reported finding plastic in 242 of the 259 samples
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NewsHancocks' click and collect drives sales uplift
The confectionery wholesaler recorded £124.2m in turnover and £7m in operating profits for y/e 31 December 2016
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NewsOptiat to roll out soap range with pre-brewed chai spices
To fund manufacturing, the business has kicked off a two-week Crowdfunder campaign with a target of £2,000
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NewsAscona Retail Group to open fifth Best-One forecourt site
Best-One retailer Darren Briggs secured the Stoke site on 6 March and will rebrand it as Best-One over coming weeks
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NewsAmazon's Patrick Pondaven joins GS1 UK's supervisory board
He joins as the supply chain standards organisation seeks an industry-wide solution for managing product data
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Range PreviewRange preview: Asda spring/summer 2018
Health and inclusivity are the buzzwords for Asda’s new spring/summer range - here’s our pick of what will be coming to Asda shelves this summer
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NewsBunnahabhain releases two limited-edition whiskies
A peated 2004 Moine Brandy Finish and an unpeated 2003 Pedro Ximénez Finish have rolled out into specialist retailers…
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NewsMr Kipling unveils £2m TV push and new look
Revamped packaging features new photography, a “more intuitive” colour pallet and a return to the brand’s original logo
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NewsQMS explores DNA tracebility system for PGI Scotch Beef
It is set to launch a study looking at the benefits and implementation of an official scheme
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NewsUK seafood industry calls for better fleet monitoring
Fully documented fleets are an important step to prevent overfishing, a coalition of 17 retailers, processors and industry groups has warned
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NewsPoundstretcher faces tighter insurance terms for suppliers
Leading insurer Euler Hermes has reduced credit cover for the variety discounter’s parent company, Crown Crest Group