Co-op switches to UK own-label fresh meat
UK grocer The Co-operative Group has switched all of its own-label fresh meat to domestic sources, calling on other supermarkets and foodservice providers to also back "home-grown goods".
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UK’s FSA responds amid warning on antibiotics overuse in food chain
The UK's Food Standards Agency is preparing to release the results of its tests on meat and other produce for antimicrobial resistance after campaigners published new research indicating the overuse of antibiotics in farming is contributing to drug resistance.
MRSA in pork prompts call for action on antibiotic use
The discovery of "superbug" MRSA in pork on sale in several UK supermarkets has prompted renewed calls for the food sector to change the way it uses antibiotics in meat production.
Editor’s viewpoint: Waitrose’s personalised promos will stir industry
UK grocer Waitrose has got industry watchers talking this afternoon (17 June) with the launch of a promotional programme that lets consumers choose which products they want to buy on offer. Rivals and suppliers will be watching very closely.
Campylobacter in 70% of UK supermarket chicken – FSA
More than 70% of fresh chickens being sold in UK supermarkets are contaminated with campylobacter, a survey by the Food Standards Agency has unveiled.
Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words
This week, Mars waged war on Hershey, alleging its US rival was selling "fake" confectionery under the Malteser brand. Q1 results seasons gathered steam and one of the companies reporting,…
UK: Co-op injects GBP100m into price cuts
The Co-operative Group is to pour GBP100m of (US$168m) investment into slashing the costs of basic household products in an apparent bid to keep up pace with price cuts taking…
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food this week
Tesco was in the spotlight this week after the publication of its annual results confirmed what a challenging year the UK's largest retailer endured. Another UK grocer under scrutiny is…
UPDATE: UK: Co-op to sell 60% of Somerfield estate in convenience drive
The Co-operative Group will sell around 60% of the space it acquired as part of the 2009 acquisition of Somerfield as the embattled UK grocer increases its focus on its…
UK: Co-op sees “heavy losses” but food improving
The Co-operative Group today (15 April) reported "heavy losses" after a "disastrous" year in 2013 but insisted a strategic shift at its food retail arm had resulted in an improving…
UK: The Co-op secures leases for 54 pub sites from NewRiver Retail
UK retailer The Co-operative Group has struck a deal for leases to 54 sites from AIM-listed real estate firm NewRiver Retail. NewRiver Retail said today (7 April) it had signed…
