All The Grocer articles in 11 July 2009
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News
Retail crime up as recession bites
The recession is leading to an increase in retail crime the Government must respond to, the British Retail Consortium has warned.
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Coors blimey! Record ad campaign for “world’s most refreshing beer”
Coors Light is to receive its biggest-ever marketing push with the launch of a £3.5m advertising campaign today.
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Clover, Cathedral City keep Dairy Crest on track
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.
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Empty Woolworths stores cast shadow on high street
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.
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Terrible timing, Vatman!
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
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Polytunnel objectors threaten S&A's yields
British strawberry supplies to supermarkets could be severely disrupted from next year if anti-polytunnel campaigners get their way, a leading grower has warned.
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Hundreds are forced to re-apply for Tesco jobs
A major shake-up of staffing structures at all Tesco superstores and some Extras will force hundreds of managers to reapply for their jobs.
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: Seven key steps to food security
The only really secure food system is one that is built on sustainability, says Tim Lang
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Woodpecker evokes heritage in revamp
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...
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Esom resurfaces at Tyrells owner Langholm
Steven Esom will join private equity firm Langholm Capital as a partner this week, The Grocer can reveal.
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Elbrook serves up a new tactic
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
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Eismann plans high-tech van sales support
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...
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Organic Meltdown: eat it and save trees
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...
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Comment and Opinion
Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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UK defies recession to lead in reformulation
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...
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Henderson's puts Yorkshire crisps in drum
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...
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Daulby joins Kepak to drive its hot snack sales in convenience
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...
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Comment and Opinion
Editor's Comment: Don't jeopardise a recovering economy for the sake of one month
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.
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New look Collier's puts quality to the fore
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...
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Cheese with a fruity twist
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...