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InterviewsAdmiring Miers
It began with her triumphant appearance on Masterchef. Now with a new campaign and a fast-growing business empire, is Thomasina Miers the new Jamie?
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Analysis & FeaturesJubilee booze cuts result in first fall in index this year
Beverage prices across the big four supermarkets fell in June, marking the first month-on-month price drop this year.
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Analysis & FeaturesFalling sugar prices fail to translate in UK
The falling world sugar price has failed to translate into cheaper sugar for either UK food manufacturers or shoppers.
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Analysis & FeaturesHalifax recycling plant is a giant leap for carton makers
The UK downed a staggering three billion drinks packaged in cartons last year.
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Analysis & FeaturesMoving target for Morrisons in quest to corner Costcutter
As Morrisons sets its sights on building a convenience store chain, is Costcutter, with its lack of supply chain, the best choice?
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Analysis & FeaturesMinsterley deal gives Müller more than Cadbury desserts
Minsterley may be associated with Cadbury, but its acquisition could give Müller a foothold in a far wider range of dairy markets.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the tide be turned in Margate?
As the winner one of the first Portas Pilot grants, the people of Margate are determined to transform the faded fortunes of their seaside resort. But controversy has already come to town.
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Analysis & FeaturesPaton's passion brings home the Gold
Store manager of the year George Paton took on a new store with inexperienced staff and turned it into the highest-scoring Sainsbury’s in Grocer 33 history. How?
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Analysis & FeaturesUp in smoke: can indies save cig sales?
Booker claimed the introduction of the supermarket tobacco display ban would help yield a £1bn sales boost for smaller stores this year.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill mature Cheddar fall in price like mild?
When the wholesale price of mild Cheddar dropped by £50 per tonne month-on-month…
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Analysis & FeaturesRelief for buyers as ginger starts falling
One of the oldest traded spices, ginger is used in everything from biscuits to curry, so manufacturers will be relieved to hear…
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Analysis & FeaturesKNAPP sharpens supply chain for Boots' online op
Rapid growth of the boots.com operation was placing its fulfilment operation under pressure - until KNAPP was called in to design and a tailor-made solution.
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Analysis & FeaturesBulldog bites chunks out of international markets
Male skincare brand Bulldog scored a real coup this year when it entered that last bastion of masculinity, Australia.
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Analysis & FeaturesCoca-Cola delivers and inspires on the sustainability front
Coca-Cola Enterprises impressed judges with the “very strong consumer engagement” at the heart of its new sustainability plan: Deliver for Today Inspire for Tomorrow.
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Analysis & FeaturesWalkers leads the way thanks to trade support
Despite being Britain’s biggest crisps brand, Walkers hasn’t forgotten that it’s the little things in life that count when it comes to trade relationships.
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Analysis & FeaturesGSK extracts an extra £8m in toothpaste sales
GlaxoSmithKline claimed a scientific breakthrough with Sensodyne Repair & Protect last year.
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Analysis & FeaturesBooker lands a hat-trick of Grocer Gold accolades
Can anyone steal Booker’s crown? It’s won this award an incredible three years on the bounce, and for the fourth time in five years.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Bread Factory leads revival of artisanal craft
The fortunes of Britain’s artisanal bakers are rising. And fast.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow did availability become a problem again for the mults?
This year’s Grocer 33 figures show that availability is slipping at all of the major multiples. What can be done?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Co-op's SMART move to improve availability
It’s SMART by name and smart by nature for The Co-operative Group’s Store Merchandising And Replenishment Transformation initiative.