Cut-price lines promote poor quality and unhealthy foods

Article Abstract:

UK food retailers tend to cut the prices of foods which are high in fat and sugar, according to the Food Commission. Fruit and vegetables tend not to be discounted, and this tends to gear the diet of the poor toward unhealthy foods. Discounted products tend to have poorer nutritional value than other products, with burgers containing meat of poorer quality and pies containing less filling and more pastry. Supermarkets are concerned with price wars rather than with customers' health needs.

Health aspects, Retail industry, Retail trade, Food industry

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Tesco invests in Taiwan

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The UK's leading food retailer, Tesco, has decided to invest in a new commercial complex in northern Taiwan, according to reports in the Chinese press. Tesco will take a 10% stake in the T$1.1bn (??33m) venture, which is being set up by local industry group Tay Feng Tire, which is listed on the Taiwan stock exchange. Tesco will also join the corporate board of the new company being created to handle the project.

United Kingdom, Taiwan, Grocery Stores, Use of Funds, Finance, Grocery industry, Investments, Tesco PLC

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Tengelmann driving Plus forward

Article Abstract:

An article about the German supermarket conglomerate Tengelmann's plan to boost the performance of its non-domestic assets is presented. Tengelmann will focus on expanding the global presence of its Plus discount division.

Strategy & planning, Germany, Foreign trade, Foreign operations, Supermarkets, Tengelmann Warenhandelsgesellschaft

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