All The Grocer articles in 6 June 2009
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Co-op lobbies MPs to back marine reserves call
The Co-operative Group is to write to every MP in the country highlighting the need to include a mechanism for creating marine reserves in the draft Marine Bill.
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Mastermind of brewer Brains to quit this year
SA Brain & Co chairman Christopher Brain is to retire later this year, the brewer has confirmed.
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Asda school uniform could spark new price war
Asda could be set to spark a new supermarket price war on clothing after announcing it is to sell school uniforms for just £4.75.
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Government to scrap ‘best before’ dates in new labelling revolution
The Government has announced plans to scrap sell-by and ‘best before’ dates on most food labels in a bid to tackle Britain’s food waste mountain.
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Yeo Valley launches Little Yeo's
Yeo Valley Organic is to relaunch its children's yoghurt range under the new name of Little Yeo's.The company's previous children's products will be replaced with two new lines, rsp £1.69: a six-pack of 55g strawberry, raspberry and peach...
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Premier puts Hartley's in smaller jars
Premier Foods is adding smaller jars to its Hartley's jam range to appeal to smaller households and occasional users.The 250g jars are being rolled out now in the brand's bestselling strawberry, seedless raspberry, apricot and blackcurrant...
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Halal's supermarket revolution
The National Halal Group wants to give halal meat as significant a presence in the multiple retailers as it has in Muslim-run independent stores. Chloe Smith reports
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Retail Prices: When the going gets tough, the tough promote harder
Supermarkets are back on the booze - promotions, that is. And they're promoting ever harder, with 10.3% more offers than last month. James Ball reports
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Financial guidance without the straitjacket
A company increases its risk of volatility and reduced valuations if it refuses to give guidance, says James Amoroso
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Second Opinion: How 'progress' is making us fat
It will take more than education or legislation to halt the obesity slide, says Tim Lang
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Facelift for the first Scots supermarket
Scotland's first supermarket, which opened its doors 50 years ago, has received a £550,000 facelift.Scotmid Co-op has refurbished the store, in Leven Street, Edinburgh, as part of its programme to modernise its 130-strong estate.The...
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Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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PWC pledges to keep DFB's supply flowing
PricewaterhouseCoopers has pledged to do all it can to ensure milk and cheese supplies continue after Dairy Farmers of Britain went into receivership this week.PwC, which was announced as receiver and manager for the £562m turnover company...
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In the depths of a recession, who's drinking posh spirits?
Consumers are scrimping and saving, yet premium spirits with hefty price tags are springing up left, right and centre. Graham Holter asks what's going on
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Morrisons gears up to make its debut in online shopping
Morrisons is developing a strategy for an online shopping service, The Grocer has learned.
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Peril on the sea revealed in fishermen's death toll
Every year up to 24,000 commercial fishermen lose their lives around the world - just catching the fish for our supper.UK fishermen face a fatal accident rate 24 times higher than construction workers, according to a shocking new report...
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Roys in the frame for East of England deal
Roys of Wroxham has been tipped as a potential buyer for four department stores put up for sale by East of England Co-operative Society. Roys, which markets itself as the world's largest village store, operates seven stores in Norfolk and...
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Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: It's time to set the record straight on dairy
More credit should be given to the work done by the dairy industry to improve animal welfare, says Hayley Campbell Gibbons
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Nine stores sold by Co-op to Costcutter
Costcutter has bought nine stores from The Co-op Group in the south east of England, which will be converted to its fascia and leased to independents."Costcutter already has a good presence in the south east and the acquisition of these...