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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer's Own Label Food & Drink Awards winners announced
1,103 entries were whittled down to a shortlist of 372 through consumer testing
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Analysis & FeaturesWelcome political stability may prove to be short-lived
Many of the leaders of the UK grocery industry will be breathing a sigh of relief today as the general election results sink in.
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Analysis & FeaturesCalorie labelling threat from EU looms for alcoholic drinks
Three cheers for Champagne was probably not the message MEPs had in mind when they overwhelmingly backed plans last week f…
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's Marshmallow Making Kit: acid test
Sainsbury’s kit is currently flagged up as an ideal ‘rainy days’ activity on the retailer’s website
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InterviewsMatthew Barnes Big Interview: Going Solo as Aldi UK's first CEO
In an exclusive interview Aldi UK and Ireland CEO Matthew Barnes talks to The Grocer about rumours, rivals and Roman
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Analysis & FeaturesUK beef, lamb and pork prices down
UK beef prices continue to fall due to increased slaughterings from a larger steer herd…
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Analysis & Features
Sharwood's Spicy Szechuan Stir Fry Melts: acid test
Premier Foods launched this range of concentrated sauces, which have a similar format to its Bisto Stock Melts…
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Analysis & FeaturesNisa CEO Nick Read vows to restore transparency and trust
The 48-page review warns of a “breakdown of trust between the members and Nisa’s Scunthorpe HQ. It criticises the size of the board, suggesting the number of member directors should be trimmed.
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Analysis & FeaturesManuka honey: are new labelling guidelines doing their job?
One legitimate manuka honey producer, who wished to remain nameless for fear of repercussions, compared the UK manuka honey market to “the Wild West”, with “rogue operators” fleecing consumers
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Analysis & FeaturesReal Good Food and Tereos benefit from Napier Brown deal
Shares in AIM-listed Real Good Food jumped after France’s Tereos Group agreed to buy its Napier Brown sugar business…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco BBQ Pulled Pork Bites: acid test
Pulled pork is one of the food trends of the decade – last year achieving one of the ultimate markers of mainstream…
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Analysis & FeaturesNomad Foods sets sights on frozen empire in wake of Iglo deal
Findus tipped but there are many candidates ripe for netting
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Analysis & FeaturesBrands increase deal numbers following unusually quiet Easter
The total number of deals this month is nearly 7% higher than in the previous four-week period and up 7.3% on the corresponding period last year
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Analysis & FeaturesLED finance options are opening up LED to indendent retailers
With 71% of independent retailers saying the upfront cost put them off LED lighting, it’s clearly still a big issue
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Analysis & FeaturesQuinoa prices ease with more planting
Quinoa is an ancient grain-type cereal that has been growing in popularity over the past few years in the US and Europe due to its perceived health benefits
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Analysis & FeaturesThe mega pig farm that kicked up a mega stink
For five years, Midland Pig Producers battled to open a pig farm in the village of Foston. They failed. So what happened? And what does the future now hold for large-scale pig farming in the UK?
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Analysis & FeaturesCampylobacter: consumer awareness gaps revealed by Harris survey
New research for The Grocer reveals worrying gaps in awareness
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Analysis & FeaturesNut prices set to ease after record highs
World prices for peanuts rose 23.4% this month to £991.5/tonne, primarily due to a poor crop in China
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Analysis & FeaturesEd Miliband sets his agenda for the food & drink industry
From wages and the FSA to high streets and health, the Labour leader outlines his policies
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Analysis & FeaturesIs halal meat getting fit for the future? Q&A with The Grocer
What does the halal meat sector need to do to improve standards, enhance its image and stimulate demand?