All The Grocer articles in 29 December 2018 – Page 15
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Ben Allchurch, sales manager, Indie Bay
Ben’s advice for getting into the food & drink industry? Hustle!
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NewsOcean Spray promotes Caroline Bethell to MD for EMEA
She replaces Rob Beams, who has been promoted to international VP of sales & marketing
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NewsFisheries bill amendment to enshrine 'fairer' UK fishing rights, says Gove
The government is to table an amendment to its fisheries bill that will oblige it to secure better terms from a trade deal than fishermen currently receive in the CFP
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NewsOppo crowdfunders offered deal to cash out by Swiss billionaire
Crowdfunding investors in low-sugar ice cream brand Oppo have been offered a deal to cash out for a healthy profit by the investment firm of Swiss consumer billionaire Hans-Peter Wild.
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NewsMedia Bites 11 Dec: Brexit, UK GDP, Electronic receipts
The pound fell to a 20-month low yesterday after business was left rattled by Theresa May’s decision to delay the Brexit withdrawal deal vote.
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NewsGrocery growth slows as Christmas looms
The latest grocery market share figures have showed the weakest supermarket sales growth since March 2017 as the industry heads into the vital Christmas trading period.
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NewsMars to axe Goodness Knows fruit and nut bar brand
Goodness Know launched less than 18 months ago as the confectioner’s first new UK brand since Celebrations in 1997
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Comment & OpinionWhy we should resist the diet diktats of the nanny state
Centenarian Arthur Grisbrook’s diet is a two-fingered salute to the dietetic establishment, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsCasino and Compassion in World Farming launch method of production labelling
The scheme would give shoppers access to “clear information about welfare attributes”, said Casino general director Tina Schuler
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NewsCanadian vegan brand Gardein wins Sainsbury's listings
Five of the brand’s SKUs will roll out in in time for Veganuary
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Comment & OpinionWhat fmcg can learn from the pharmaceuticals industry on labelling
The claim that packaging is too small for sufficient information is not a defence, says Julie Vargas, head of technology for grocery at Avery Dennison
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NewsFirst quarter losses widen at 2 Sisters amid “substantial turnaround challenge”
2 Sisters owner Boparan has once more posted widening losses in its first quarter as it continues to tackle its “substantial turnaround challenge”.
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NewsMedia Bites 12 Dec: Justin King, Grocery sales, Morrisons/Amazon
Marks & Spencer has drafted in grocery industry heavyweight Justin King as the struggling retailer embarks on a fresh crusade to revive profits
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda request judicial review to extend CMA process
Sainsbury’s and Asda will today lodge an application for a judicial review of the Competition & Marketes Authority investigation into their proposed merger.
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NewsDiver Tom Daley to headline British Lion egg campaign
British Lion is gearing up for a £1m marketing campaign, set to debut next year
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Analysis & FeaturesFive of the fastest growing challenger brands in alcohol
Alcohol brands dominate the fastest-growing products in this year’s Top Products report
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Analysis & FeaturesHow flexitarianism and clean eating shaped food & drink habits in 2018
Superfoods and sports nutrition are gaining ground, while tobacco and sugary soft drinks are falling out of favour, The Grocer’s Top Products survey has revealed
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NewsLittle Tummy claims UK first with HPP babyfood service
Prices will start at £25 for a weekly meal plan, with meals delivered in insulation boxes made with recycled paper
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NewsPotato processors to feel impact of heatwave until next summer
The total tonnage fell to 4.9 million tonnes, compared to the five-year average of 5.6 million tonnes
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NewsGeneral Mills to bring Lärabar healthier snack to UK
Lärabar’s fruit and nut-based SKUs will be ‘the first 100% vegan’ brand launch for General Mills in the UK, says the supplier