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Analysis and FeaturesCould nut contamination scandal eclipse Horsegate?
The discovery of nut protein in spice products such as fajita kits and chilli seasoning has been a wake-up call for the food industry
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Analysis and FeaturesCurrency exchange rate volatility: does it matter?
Does the impact of currencies matter? Yes, say investors. So who’s best positioned, and what can you do?
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Analysis and FeaturesBirds Eye Inspirations: most successful new product of 2014
Birds Eye Inspirations has defied a slump in the frozen fish and meat category…
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Analysis and FeaturesAsda CEO Andy Clarke unmoved despite wonky sales
Asda CEO Andy Clarke and CFO Alex Russo exuded an aura of calm as they gave company updates
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The Big InterviewAllan Leighton: Exclusive interview with the new chairman of Co-op
Our editor Adam Leyland gets an exclusive interview with Allan Leighton covering the chairman’s thoughts on the business, Ursula Lidbetter and his role
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer Says: 3G Capital’s rumoured SABMiller bid is a new take on an old story
Shares in global brewer SABMiller (SAB) were up by more than 2.5% this morning on weekend reports that Brazilian investment giant 3G Capital was eying up a swoop for the UK-listed firm.
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy is Poundland cosying up with neighbouring 99p Stores?
99p Stores has been touted for sale since 2011. So it wasn’t entirely unexpected when Poundland announced…
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Analysis and FeaturesBeef cheap in Europe, but Brazilian price on the up
The deadweight price of beef is still falling in France, with low milk prices leading to increased dairy cow culling…
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Analysis and FeaturesGreen Giant Express Sweetcorn: acid test
Brand owner General Mills has promised to deliver “the same crisp flavour of Green Giant canned sweetcorn”…
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Analysis and FeaturesTrade associations: standing up for indie retailers' rights
As this month’s barometer shows, indies are generally satisfied with their trade associations…
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Analysis and FeaturesA kaleidoscope of colour: switching the lights can hike sales
Installing LED lighting saves a fortune on bills. Everyone knows that. Yet talk to Munish Datta, the head of Plan A…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco and Morrisons shares seesaw in face of fragile recovery
Shares in Tesco and Morrisons shot up this week after data showed the beleaguered supermarkets enjoying significantly impr…
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Analysis and FeaturesFood deflation at new record but prices are actually up
Annual food deflation has reached record levels, but grocery prices were nevertheless higher in January…
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Analysis and FeaturesBig 30 wholesalers: are they transforming fast enough?
Wholesalers are feeling the pressure of grocery’s wider problems. So how are they transforming to make sure they can compete in such a cut-throat market?
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Analysis and FeaturesHow safe is it for Tacon to strongarm Tesco's suppliers?
Christine Tacon has stated she will force suppliers to come forward and give evidence, but can this process be considered fair to suppliers, even if they want to complain?
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Analysis and FeaturesHow traditional RTDs are fighting the rise of the newcomers
WKD is looking to shore up declining sales with a new look as it and other traditional RTDs continue to lose ground to newer products.
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Analysis and FeaturesFocus on cooking sauces
With discounters marching on cooking sauces, brands are under fire. Now Fred and friends have come out fighting…
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Analysis and FeaturesCoke's US milk venture: what can UK dairy learn?
It was a head-turning announcement: a US dairy farmer co-op this week launched a “game-changing” new milk stateside…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco Tandoori Roti Rolls: acid test
Inspired by Indian roti flatbread, and part of Tesco’s top-tier Finest own-label range, these ‘roti-style’ pastry rolls…
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Analysis and FeaturesPork prices set to say down with higher UK pig supply
Pork prices are continuing to fall – and it could be some time before they start to recover…