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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 6-10
6-10 in our Top 50 Independents sees a big, big climber enter the top ten
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 11-20
Who made the top 20 in this year’s Top 50 Independents?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 21-30
Cook is climbing steadily as it enters our top 30 for this first time
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Analysis & FeaturesJoanna Blythman's Swallow This: hard to swallow?
The book written by journalist (and Grocer columnist) Joanna Blythman claims to serve up the “industry’s darkest secrets” on food manufacturing
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Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño uncertainty triggers food commodity supply fears
Scientists have confirmed the presence of El Niño, and that it is to be relatively weak, but cannot yet tell producers the duration
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Analysis & FeaturesFarmcare sets out life after The Co-op
Farmcare will see a return to more traditional mixed farming methods
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 31-40
Asiana, formed by Asian entrepreneur Sam Sangha in 2003, returns to our list after a year of impressive growth in its supermarket and wholesale delivery business
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging prices plummet across the board
Falling polymer prices – a result of the drop in the cost of crude oil – are driving packing prices down across the board…
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Analysis & FeaturesTobacco display ban for independent retailers looms
They had three more years than supermarkets to prepare, so are indies ready for the tobacco display ban?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 41-50
Founded five years ago, forecourt/c-store operator High Noon hit the headlines in June 2013 after it claimed to be selling the cheapest petrol in the country. It also won The Grocer’s Independent Retail Chain of the Year in 2014
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Analysis & FeaturesCadbury and Nestlé cut egg prices as Easter fight looms
The average price across the category is static, however, with own-label lines down 6% year on year
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Analysis & FeaturesCelebrating the food stars of the future
50 producers up and down the UK were selected by Defra as part of its 50 Food Stars initiative.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons-Dia link-up would 'cannibalise' sales says analyst
Analysts have dismissed the potential for Morrisons to launch a Netto-type tie-up with Spanish discounter Dia
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Analysis & FeaturesMaggi So Stir Fry Singapore Curry Chicken Noodles: acid test
With Brits’ appetite for noodles continuing to grow – the category rose 2.6% by value on a 1.4% volume increase last year…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can food & drink companies grab the grey pound?
The food and drink sector is lagging behind others in fulfilling the needs of older consumers. Why?…
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy prices 'mini-boom': caution advised
Dairy suppliers enjoyed a mini price boom last month – but experts warn the longer-term outlook remains uncertain
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Analysis & FeaturesMults’ milk price message failing, new consumer poll reveals
The mults are keen to tell shoppers they pay farmers a fair price for milk but the message is getting lost
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Analysis & FeaturesTopping Pie Co unveils 'Dinky' pork pie range
Doncaster-based The Topping Pie Company - which supplies retailers including Asda and Booths - has launched a ‘Dinky’ pork pie range.
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Analysis & FeaturesThorntons investors ride share price rollercoaster
Investors in Thorntons have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past two weeks as shares fell more than 20%…
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Analysis & FeaturesNut contamination: risk and complexity in spice supply
In light of recent nut contamination alerts, food businesses must be aware of the risks and complexities of the spice supply chain