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Analysis and FeaturesKicking off a crowdfunding revolution?
Crowdfunding isn’t just for musicians and film-makers. It’s being increasingly used by food and drink start-ups…
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The Big InterviewDamian Thornton: Stamford's deal driver
The Stamford partner talks ethical principles, UK food’s lure to Japan and why he thinks the future is bright for M&A…
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Analysis and FeaturesAlmond prices rising due to weaker harvests and growing demand
Brits could receive a firm kick in their mixed nuts this Christmas, as crop problems and growing demand send almond prices…
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Analysis and FeaturesActivist investors: good guys or bad guys?
In the 1980s activist investors were seen as corporate raiders. Today they’re the rock stars of finance…
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Analysis and FeaturesOut-of-date food: isn't it best we bin our jitters and sell it?
In the fight against food waste and food poverty, every little helps. What can Britain learn from Greece?
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to Build a Brand - and impress buyers and consumers
Up-and-coming brands can still be successful in today’s competitive market. That was the key message at The Grocer’s How to Build a Brand conference…
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Analysis and FeaturesPallet timber prices hit by housing recovery
The recent upturn in the housing market has been greeted as a sign the UK is finally on course for economic recovery…
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Analysis and FeaturesChristmas sales start early as price of festive tins plummets
Fierce pricing activity means shoppers are paying less for their Christmas chocs than they were a year ago…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe depot that tears up the rule Booker
After buying Makro in April, Booker converted Makro Sheffield into a hybrid depot servicing both sets of customers…
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The Big InterviewMcColl's James Lancaster breaks his silence
In his first-ever interview, McColl’s media-shy CEO and chairman James Lancaster takes the self-imposed shackles off…
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Analysis and FeaturesUK 'sleepwalked' into tobacco directive says JTI's da Motta
We talk to Japan Tobacco International UK MD Jorge da Motta about TPD2, plain packs, the illicit trade and e-cigs…
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Analysis and FeaturesEnergy sweets face scrutiny as coroner flags concerns over Hero
FSA to investigate role caffeine consumption played in death…
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Analysis and FeaturesSupermarket price inflation falls as commodity costs plummet
Supermarket price inflation has fallen for a fourth month in a row following sharp drops in commodity costs over the summe…
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Analysis and FeaturesCan new faces fight food industry's corner at downgraded Defra?
After last year’s sacking of Jim Paice as food and farming minster, Noble House has again been hit with key changes…
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Analysis and FeaturesWill indies go crazy for new online-only wholesalers?
A new type of online-only wholesaler is emerging, aiming to revolutionise the market by undercutting cash & carries on price…
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Analysis and FeaturesOcado’s app top in first mobile 33
In our first-ever mobile shopping Grocer 33 - in which mystery shoppers used an iPhone to order their groceries…
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Analysis and FeaturesCocoa butter hikes add 6p to a chocolate bar
The cost of producing the average milk chocolate bar has soared by 25% over the past 12 months…
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Analysis and FeaturesTesco ups featured space promos by 10%
Tesco ramped up the number of featured space promotions by more than 10% in September compared with the previous month…
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The Big InterviewMac the Knife: Lord MacLaurin on Tesco, Sir Terry and Philip
At Tesco’s agm in June, Lord MacLaurin stunned shareholders by laying into Sir Terry Leahy, his protégé. He talks to The Grocer about his Tesco, Sir Terry, and Phil Clarke…
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Analysis and FeaturesHorsegate: first impressions from the Elliott Review round table
Time is of the essence in securing a positive legacy for Horsegate…