All The Grocer articles in 14 April 2001

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  • News

    Tasting panel: SLAMBA

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    From Scottish Courage. A tequila based premium packaged spirit in a 250ml can in a 440ml clear plastic container Abv: 5.5% Price: £1.79p TARGET CONSUMER Carmella Langford, 31, runs her own dtp business in Milton Keynes Well, this is...

  • News

    Meridian packs in more Rioja

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Meridian has picked up the UK agency for the fourth largest Rioja producer Bodegas Age. The appointment comes from Bodegas y Bebidas and Meridian already represents its other more well known Rioja, Campo Viejo. The Bodegas Age portfolio includes...

  • News

    What does a man have to do!

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Terry Leahy can't win. If the Tesco chief executive were to chalk up £3bn worth of pre-tax profits, immediately donate £1bn to the farmers and then give another £1bn to the National Union of Journalists Benevolent Fund he would still find a pack of...

  • News

    Multiples: Tesco's Leahy warns of no price war let-up

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has vowed to continue its price war with the rest of the sector after announcing record-breaking £1.07 billion profits. Chief executive Terry Leahy said its price battle would continue with the whole industry, not just Asda. "There won't be a...

  • News

    Indian? It's a wrap

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Patak's has taken Indian food into new territory with the launch of a Tikka Masala Wrap Kit this week. This expands the already buoyant meal kit market, which the company values at £10.5m with 49% growth. It also adds another sector to Patak's...

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    MULTIPLES: NFU HEAD OFFICE SUPPORT FOR TESCO

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Despite widespread media reports this week suggesting a rift between the two, the NFU has spoken out in support of Tesco as the multiple announced record profits. NFU head of marketing Helen Lo told The Grocer: "We recognise Tesco as the number one...

  • News

    Sainsbury: Fresh herbs? sorted!

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is capitalising on its association with TV chef Jamie Oliver by launching a range of fresh herbs ­ the first in a planned series of Oliver-inspired new products. The range of cut herbs includes staples such as basil, parsley and...

  • News

    Wholesale: Palmer & Harvey McLane to unveil fourth symbol gr

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    The Grocer understands that Palmer & Harvey McLane is planning to launch a fourth symbol group which will run alongside Mace, Your Store and Supershop. Details are still under wraps but the new symbol will be unveiled at its ProRetail show at...

  • News

    There's no excuse for this neglect

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Sir; As a business which is committed to growing the understanding and acceptance of Indian cuisine throughout the world, and having achieved the honour of being recognised as the Food and Drink Exporter of the Year 2000, I feel compelled to comment...

  • News

    Italy: Esselunga hams it up for launch of home shopping

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Leading Italian retailer Esselunga has launched a home shopping web site developed for it by Unipower Solutions Europe, which helped develop Tesco's service. Initially the service will be available to customers in Monza with a wider rollout later...

  • News

    Retail spotlight: Morning Noon & Night, Dundee

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Colourful approach Morning Noon & Night went Stateside for ideas on how to liven up its offer and is reaping rich rewards in Dundee. Anne Bruce reports Sales have shot up at Scotland's largest convenience chain's Clepington Road store in Dundee...

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    Pils pulls a sugar daddy

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Holsten UK unveiled the new look for its Pils and a £6m ad campaign this week. As revealed in The Grocer (February 17, p55), the company is spending £15m revitalising the brand this year. The centrepiece of this is a new TV campaign starring Ray...

  • News

    CREAMY LUXURY

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Cussons is expanding its Imperial Leather washing and bathing range with a new Creamy Bodywash targeted at families. It is backing the two variants: mild and soap free Sensitive and Nourish with vitamin E as moisturiser, with a £1m PR and outdoor...

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    Marks and Spencer: European exit is still on course'

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer has denied that its withdrawal from mainland Europe has run into trouble after plans to close its French stores were suspended by a French court. "The closure of our stores in Europe was never intended to be immediate," said a...

  • News

    Dairy: FARMER CO-OPS

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    First Milk set to take hard line in price negotiations Britain's newest dairy farm grouping, First Milk, has no intention of going it alone on processing, according to chairman John Duncan. Talks with unnamed processors on prospects for joint...

  • News

    Globalisation: Powers of concentration

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    The march to consolidation will produce casualties and victors in varying degrees. Julian Hunt identifies the defining factors Are you a national brander, an efficiency seeker or a niche supplier? Your answer to that question could provide...

  • News

    L'Oréal makes it easy with online make-up colour trial

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Karen Dempsey, Paris A customised service that lets consumers trial make-up online is just one of the luxurious treats that L'Oréal has up its sleeve for European consumers during 2001. The Easy Make Up' service, a venture with Carrefour Beauté,...

  • News

    Cirio Del Monte: Corporate face up front

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Cirio and Del Monte are poised to present their group face to the world in a pan-European advertising campaign. This is the first time the Cirio Del Monte Group will publicly appear in its new guise since Cirio Alimentare completed its acquisition...

  • News

    Tizer takes to the cinema

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Barr Soft Drinks is splashing out £300,000 on a cinema-related promotion for Tizer over the Easter holiday period. The in-cinema part of the campaign includes foyer TV, on-screen credits and sampling in UCI cinemas. The campaign will run through...

  • News

    New varieties: New Chilean red grape

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Development reflects trend away from white Thompson Seedless Chilean producer/exporter Aconex is reporting successful results in the UK with a new dark red grape called Queen Rose. The Chilean deciduous industry is massive, yet this is one of the...