All articles by Elinor Zuke – Page 5
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NewsMonsanto weedkiller and GM maize in 'shocking' cancer study
The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, new research published today reveals.
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NewsSwaine in shock defection to Bargain Booze
Rhythm & Booze founder Martin Swaine has joined rival group Bargain Booze as a super-franchisee and consultant.
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NewsP&H opens 14th depot to boost store growth in the South East
Palmer & Harvey has officially opened its 14th distribution centre to support the growth of the convenience market within the M25…
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NewsAsda, Berry Bros, Iceland and JJ impersonated by fraudsters
Suppliers are being duped out of millions of pounds by fraudsters impersonating UK retailers and wholesalers - and the police are doing little to stamp it out.
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers race to fill promotional space as summer events end
For months, retailers have been dedicating prime display areas to non-promotional activity to capitalise…
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NewsBritvic struggles with Fruit Shoot re-supply
The return of Fruit Shoot will be slower than expected as Britvic has not yet started bottling all the varieties…
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NewsMusgrave helps Boots to take a second bite at convenience food
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has revealed more details of its new partnership with Boots, which will see it supply…
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NewsBargain Booze bids to see off specialists with posh wines
Bargain Booze is trialling a premium wine collection in stores that face competition from specialist local wine merchants…
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NewsMenace of supermarket trolley handle germs solved at last
A transparent film that claims to eradicate potentially deadly bacteria on supermarket trolley handles is being launched this week.
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NewsBoots turns to Musgrave after Waitrose trial flops
Boots has begun a 12-month trial with Musgrave as it looks to expand into the convenience food market.
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NewsMore ‘human vending machines’ deployed for Paralympics
Regency Event Solutions has increased the number of “human vending machines” it employs at the Olympic Park by 40%…
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News3663 wins £60m deal to supply prisons in England and Wales
Foodservice wholesaler 3663 has won a new £60m contract to supply all food and drink to publicly-run prisons in England…
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NewsLandmark Wholesale signs up Euro Wholesalers
Licensed and impulse cash & carry Euro Wholesalers has joined Landmark Wholesale…
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Analysis & FeaturesEnergy drinks market drained of power
The price of energy drinks has plummeted in the past 12 months as more and more cheap products have flooded the market…
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NewsBooze under bond at East End depot
East End Foods is in line to improve its cashflow by £15m a year after opening a bonded warehouse at its new Aston Cross depot…
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NewsHain Celestial acquires Premier's spreads and jellies for £200m
US giant Hain Celestial will use its acquisition of Premier Foods’s jam, jellies and spreads business to build…
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Category ReportDownload the full results of our food hygiene survey
The Grocer analysed thousands of hygiene ratings by local authority food safety officers. You can download the full results here.
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NewsTesco and independents 'must improve' food hygiene
Tesco has been awarded the lowest food hygiene score of the major multiples in a new report by The Grocer - but independents fared far worse.
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NewsPremier Foods offloads Hartley’s and Robertson’s
Premier Foods has sold its sweet, spreads and jellies business to Hain Celestial for £200m.
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NewsCamelot denied in Health Lottery judicial review bid
National Lottery operator Camelot has vowed to fight on after the High Court threw out its call for a judicial review into the running of the Health Lottery.Judges in the High Court today rejected Camelot’s call for a judicial review into the Gambling Commission’s decision to allow Richard Desmond’s rival ...