All articles by Ian Quinn – Page 158
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NewsRetailers unite in call for urgent action on business rates
Seven different trade groups have called on the government to commit to “fundamental change” to the system
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NewsTesco to overhaul grocery website with new responsive design
The new design is being rolled out to mobile first, with desktop and tablet versions to follow later in the year
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NewsTesco cuts fresh produce prices to encourage healthy eating
The Little Helps to Healthier Living campaign starts tomorrow and will run until the end of May
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NewsCo-op challenges other retailers to go 100% British fresh meat
Figures released by The Co-op show meat imports into the UK have doubled in the past 20 years
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NewsNew agency offers virtual shelf testing
The agency offers suppliers and retailers the chance to trial new on-shelf ideas without going near a supermarket
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NewsHealth taxes threaten jobs warns FDF chief
The FDF has warned MPs the next government risks driving companies out of the UK
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NewsFDF urges exporters to look to £6bn target by 2020
New guide launched at parliamentary event sets ambition to grow exports of UK branded goods by a third
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NewsIGD launches free workshops to aid reformulation
The workshops are open to manufacturers and caterers across all categories within the food industry…
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Comment & OpinionLabour puts welcome focus on looming skills crisis post-Brexit
The food and drink industry has to step up and keep stressing the huge ramifications not just for the current workforce but for the skills and people it needs in the future too
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NewsSugar levy to be pushed through parliament before general election
Sources expect the levy to go through the Commons today and Lords tomorrow, and to receive Royal Assent by 2 May
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NewsDeposit return scheme lambasted by Scottish Wholesale Association
The association said the proposals for the trial were “impractical” and would be costly for consumers
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NewsThe Co-op is set to open 12 new food stores in Wales this year
Investment will involve a £16m-plus programme of food store openings and refits for around 20 stores
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NewsTesco sets out to capitalise on emerging Chinese wine trend
Retailer believes newly listed £7 Cabernet Sauvignon could establish the market in Britain…
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NewsSoft drinks hospital clampdown 'nonsensical' say suppliers
BSDA says move flies in the face of industry efforts to slash sugar content
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NewsAmerican heart journal report raises questions over sweeteners
The report claims artificially sweetened beverages are associated with increased stroke or dementia risk
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News'Giving up being vegetarian' most complained about ad of 2016
The campaign by Gourmet Burger Kitchen received 195 complaints for allegedly being offensive to vegetarians and vegans
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NewsShoppers stressed by Tesco more than Aldi, study reveals
New research claims customers find it more stressful shopping at the UK’s biggest supermarket than at rival Aldi
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Grocer 33Tesco Knocknagoney Road, Belfast: Grocer 33 store of the week
“The secret for me is for my staff to be happy in their jobs. If my staff are happy then so are our customers”
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NewsSnap General Election could scupper the sugar levy
Health campaigners urge government not to drop sugar levy
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NewsTesco offloads opticians business to Vision Express
The disposal is subject to regulatory approval by the Competition & Markets Authority