Long reads – Page 255
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Analysis and FeaturesThe election effect: uncertainty could spark dealmaking rush
May’s General Election could lead to a feast or a famine for food and drink M&A volumes in the UK.
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Analysis and FeaturesRoom for further upgrades and surprises at booming Greggs
Greggs shares are soaring again but has the high street darling got any surprises left up its sleeve for 2015?
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Analysis and FeaturesJust how bad was Morrisons' Christmas trading?
Morrisons’ Christmas numbers were slightly better than expectations, so why did the axe fall on Dalton Philips?
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Analysis and Features3G lines up latest mega-deal
3G Capital is eyeing up its latest F&B targets but which is the best fit?
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Analysis and FeaturesDoes TTIP threaten the protection of UK speciality foods?
We can’t protect every sausage.” That was the ominous warning from German agriculture minister Christian Schmidt…
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The Big InterviewStuart MacFarlane Big Interview: It's Good to Talk
One year into his new role as zone president of AB InBev Europe, Stuart MacFarlane talks exclusively to The Grocer…
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Analysis and FeaturesGrocer 200 reveals 2014's City slickers... and stinkers
A year of seismic change for grocery had a catastrophic effect on a host of share prices across the sector…
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Analysis and FeaturesMults prove resilient in wake of festive apocalypse fears
Aldi and Lidl look set to be the big winners over the festive period but Tesco CEO Dave Lewis’ “saving of Christmas”…
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Analysis and FeaturesSugar in the dock but are consumers any the wiser?
As a nation drags itself off the sofa and starts obsessing about its waistline, it’s time for the food and drink industry…
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Analysis and FeaturesIceland Mini Chocolate Custard Slices: acid test
This pack of 16 Mini Chocolate Custard Slices was launched late last year as part of Iceland’s Party range…
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Analysis and FeaturesNestlé Gluten Free Cornflakes: acid test
With consumer and retailer interest in free-from food continuing to grow, more major brands are targeting the category…
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Analysis and FeaturesGreen shoots of recovery: analysts' views on Tesco
We look at analysts’ reactions to Tesco’s Christmas trading update to see whether Dave Lewis’ new strategy has won over – or at least reassured – the City.
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Analysis and Features2015 remains tough but Sainsbury's will be buoyed by solid Christmas numbers
Sainsbury’s third quarter trading has been dubbed its worst festive period in a decade, but the lower than expected sales fall is more evidence that the supermarkets seem to have avoided the catastrophic festive slump some had predicted.
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Analysis and FeaturesIt's hard to argue with Waitrose's bumper Christmas
The big four might be steeling themselves for a long, tough 2015, but life at the premium end of the grocery market continues to be far more enjoyable.
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco's Christmas trading could prove cause for cautious optimism
With Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S all set to report declining sales again this week, the food retailers would be forgiven for fearing this year looks just as grim as 2014.
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Analysis and FeaturesRestructure of the year: Asda staff in uproar over plan
More staff on the shop floor was the driving force behind Asda’s management restructure, claimed Asda CEO Andy Clarke…
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Analysis and FeaturesSign of the times: Birds Eye wins with Mashtags
Launched by Birds Eye in February, the launch of Mashtags quickly went viral…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer Top New Talent list 2014
The Grocer reveals the 33 super-talented individuals on the list this year
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Analysis and FeaturesStunt of the Year: Jura scores with viral campaign
Google Maps accidentally erased the Scottish island of Jura…
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Analysis and FeaturesVote of the year II: role for food in Scottish independence
Food and drink took centre stage in the vote for Scottish Independence following “secret meetings”…