All The Grocer articles in 3 October 2015
Previous issues.
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Comment & Opinion
Gavin Darby’s bitter sweet exit from Premier Foods
Premier Foods shareholders have got their way with the departure of CEO Gavin Darby
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Profiles
My food job: Calum Walker, commercial manager, VIT HIT
Calum believes being resilient and educating yourself on the industry are key to success in food & drink
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Geetika Obhrai, sales and operations executive, Nix & Kix
Geetika tells us why showing your personality and asking questions will help you to land the right role
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News
Schaafsma to use UK learnings to develop Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines UK boss Paul Schaafsma says he will use lessons learned in the UK to develop the A$1bn (£0.5bn) business…
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News
Charging for plastic bags without alienating shoppers
The carrier bag charge comes into force in England today (5 October). What can large retailers do to ensure that customers are at the centre of this policy, asks Andrew Shapiro from Cirrus
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News
Tesco expected to reveal more profit downgrades
Profits at Tesco are predicted to have slumped by more than £500m in the first half, more profit downgrades expected by analysts.
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News
Media Bites 5 October: Tesco, AB InBev, Morrisons, Sainsbury's
A busy weekend for retail as the papers focus on the much-anticipated first-half results for Tesco, with Morrisons and Sainsbury’s also getting a look in, as well as the awaited takeover bid from AB InBev for SABMiller.
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News
New carrier bag charge in England will raise £730m for charity
English plastic bag charge will raise £730m for charity
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News
Wyke Farms gives Cheddar portfolio a revamp
Wyke Farms has given its Cheddar portfolio a £1.6m revamp in a bid to achieve a four-fold sales increase
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News
The Force Awakens with Cheestrings Star Wars promotion
Kerry Foods has launched a Star Wars-themed on-pack promotion across its Cheestrings portfolio…
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News
Tata sees 9% slump in sales as Brits turn away from black tea
Tata Global Beverages GB suffered a 9% sales slump last year as it battled falling consumption of black tea in the UK
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News
Rugby World Cup fans enjoy cheaper beer than in 2011 tournament
Stella Artois price has fallen 9% and cuts on premium bottled ales even greater
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News
Conviviality signs £4.3m fintech contract as Matthew Clark takeover completes
Conviviality Retail has signed a new contract with financial technology business Universe to provide point-of-sale, payment and encryption services. It comes as Conviviality’s £200m reverse takeover of wine and spirits supplier Matthew Clark cleared its final hurdle yesterday.
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Category Report
How healthy is healthy? Confectionery Category Report 2015
A new breed of ‘healthier’ snacks are taking on confectioners. But just how healthy are they and can they win?
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Comment & Opinion
Sustainability choices: consumers must be aware of them
Encouraging change in the way fmcg companies operate will have a huge positive impact on global sustainable development
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Comment & Opinion
FWD Wholesale Immersion Briefing aims to build relationships
Steve Parfett urges suppliers to take their relationships with wholesalers more seriously
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Analysis & Features
Waitrose Red Pepper & Chorizo Tortilla Slices: acid test
This product brings together two of Spanish cuisine’s crown jewels
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Comment & Opinion
Food of War: exhibition showed what food could be used for
Food is far more than the sum of its ingredients. Diet is dictated by religion, culture and country
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Comment & Opinion
Does Tesco's Carlsberg delisting square with Project Reset?
Tesco’s delisting of Carlsberg boils down to the theory of probability
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Big Interviews
Gino D'Acampo on bullies, gangsters, and good pizza
Gino D’Acampo has some tough love for his fellow suppliers when it comes to being ‘bullied’ by the supermarkets