All The Grocer articles in 11 July 2009

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  • POLICE CO-OP
    News

    Retail crime up as recession bites

    2009-07-17T10:23:16.803Z

    The recession is leading to an increase in retail crime the Government must respond to, the British Retail Consortium has warned.

  • COORS LIGHT
    News

    Coors blimey! Record ad campaign for “world’s most refreshing beer”

    2009-07-17T10:10:44.867Z

    Coors Light is to receive its biggest-ever marketing push with the launch of a £3.5m advertising campaign today.

  • CLOVER
    News

    Clover, Cathedral City keep Dairy Crest on track

    2009-07-16T10:00:35.800Z

    Improving sales of key brands including Clover, Country Life Spreadable and Cathedral City have kept Dairy Crest on track to meet previous performance targets, the company has said in its latest trading update.

  • WOOLWORTHS
    News

    Empty Woolworths stores cast shadow on high street

    2009-07-13T09:35:01.233Z

    More than seven out of 10 former Woolworths stores are still empty more than six months after the chain’s demise, according to research for The Times.

  • VATMAN DARLING
    News

    Terrible timing, Vatman!

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Alistair Darling will go from super hero to super villain if he brings the 17.5% VAT rate back on 31 December. Alex Black, Jo Grew and James Ball reveal the painful impact of a badly-timed biff to the industry - and consumers

  • News

    Polytunnel objectors threaten S&A's yields

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    British strawberry supplies to supermarkets could be severely disrupted from next year if anti-polytunnel campaigners get their way, a leading grower has warned.

  • News

    Hundreds are forced to re-apply for Tesco jobs

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    A major shake-up of staffing structures at all Tesco superstores and some Extras will force hundreds of managers to reapply for their jobs.

  • TIM-LANG
    Comment and Opinion

    Second Opinion: Seven key steps to food security

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    The only really secure food system is one that is built on sustainability, says Tim Lang

  • News

    Woodpecker evokes heritage in revamp

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Jygsaw Brands has spruced up the livery of cider brand Woodpecker with a retro design to recapture its "original heritage". The packaging will now feature an intricately illustrated woodpecker on its traditional red background, and the...

  • STEVEN ESOM
    News

    Esom resurfaces at Tyrells owner Langholm

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Steven Esom will join private equity firm Langholm Capital as a partner this week, The Grocer can reveal.

  • News

    Elbrook serves up a new tactic

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Cut-price deals at the multiples have hit Elbrook Cash & Carry's alcohol sales hard - which is why it has bitten the bullet and diversified into catering. Peter Cripps reports

  • News

    Eismann plans high-tech van sales support

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Frozen food home delivery retailer Eismann UK is considering introducing on-board computers to vans to make it easier for customers to choose products.Although plans were still in the early stages, the computers, similar to PalmPilots, would...

  • News

    Organic Meltdown: eat it and save trees

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Ethical food supplier Brand Stand has revamped its Organic Meltdown premium organic Fairtrade chocolate bars to more clearly communicate their rainforest-saving credentials.Organic Meltdown, which pledges to save a tree for every bar...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Our man from the DRIP

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing

  • News

    UK defies recession to lead in reformulation

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Recession hasn't slowed the food sector's drive to make its products healthier, new research from Mintel and the FDF reveals. Health experts had warned the economic downturn could create a "health crunch" with companies halting NPD to reduce...

  • News

    Henderson's puts Yorkshire crisps in drum

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Yorkshire Crisps has made its Henderson's Yorkshire Sauce-flavoured range available in resealable drums following "rocketing" sales of the bags.The hand-cooked crisp company claimed the spicy flavour was already outselling its original...

  • News

    Daulby joins Kepak to drive its hot snack sales in convenience

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Kepak Group - makers of snacking brands Rustlers, Ugo's and Speedy Snacks - has completed a recent management reshuffle with the appointment of Angela Daulby.Daulby joins Kepak, the biggest player in the £100m hot snacks market, as business...

  • ADAM LEYLAND
    Comment and Opinion

    Editor's Comment: Don't jeopardise a recovering economy for the sake of one month

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    The secret of comedy, it has oft been observed, is timing. But why stick with just comedy? Politics, business, sport, murder - the effectiveness of almost every decision relies to a greater or lesser extent on its timing.

  • News

    New look Collier's puts quality to the fore

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Collier's Powerful Welsh Cheddar has undergone a facelift in order to emphasise award-winning quality rather than its heritage. The new packaging introduced a modern look while maintaining the Collier's identity, the company said. "We've...

  • News

    Cheese with a fruity twist

    2009-07-11T00:00:00Z

    A new cheese that combines Real Yorkshire Wensleydale with pineapple goes on sale next week. Wensleydale Creamery's Pineapple Twist, which is being launched into indepedents, is the latest in a series of cheeses blended with fruit from the...