All The Grocer articles in 20 October 2007

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  • News

    Reader survey - wet weather

    2007-10-26T12:09:00Z

    Wholesalers have had to work harder than ever to get the most from their businesses after the wet weather this summer hit sales and disrupted supply.Almost three quarters (71%) of wholesalers in our survey say they have had to adopt new...

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    Wholesaler Profile - Palmer & Harvey McLane

    2007-10-26T00:00:00Z

    Depot numbers: 15 Turnover: £3.62bn Growth year-on-year: N/A Type of operation: delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey McLane's purchase of south west-based wholesaler T&A Symonds two months ago cemented its position as the UK's...

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    Ethical standards for organic air-freight food

    2007-10-25T08:30:00Z

    Organic produce flown to the UK will be stripped of its organic status if it does not meet ethical trade standards, the Soil Association has said.Companies sending organic food by air must now show that trade brings real benefit to...

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    Flavoured water withdrawn

    2007-10-24T08:25:00Z

    Tesco, Sainsbury's and the Co-op have recalled bottles of flavoured still water due to mould contamination.Sainsbury's recalled six varieties of its own-label flavoured water, Tesco five and the Co-op three. The water was supplied by Cott...

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    Abel & Cole sells stake

    2007-10-23T08:22:00Z

    Abel & Cole, which delivers organic vegetables boxes in the south east of England, has reportedly sold a stake in the business to private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners.The stake values Abel & Cole at between £30m-£40m, according to...

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    Childhood obesity warning considered

    2007-10-22T08:16:00Z

    Parents could be sent an official warning if their children are obese under plans being considered by the government.All children are weighed at five and 10 years old as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Parents can currently...

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    Cheesy Fusion tubs trialled in Waitrose

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The producer of Primula spreadable cheese is targeting new customers with a range of upmarket soft cheeses being trialled in Waitrose from this month. The Cheesy Fusion range sells in tubs priced at £1.69, and producer Kavli is pitching...

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    Campaign trail: Tryton Foods

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Tryton Foods is turning the spotlight on its Aunt Bessie's brand in a new £1.5m TV campaign focusing on its hot traditional desserts portfolio. Hitting the small screen next week, the ad is set in the 1970s and features a couple enjoying...

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    young, fit and boxing clever

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Depending on which way you look at it, it's either been a good year for Cadbury's brands - or a disastrous one. Rocked by the salmonella incident and the demonisation of HFSS foods by the obesity police, Dairy Milk has seen its brand...

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    Green & Black's tries second bite at biscuits

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Green & Black's has abandoned attempts to try and crack the biscuit market on its own - and enlisted the help of Burton's Foods, which will also produce premium cereal bars and shortbread under licence for the chocolate brand. Green &...

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    Coke goes resealable in bid to double sales

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Resealable cans, a new grip bottle and smaller formats are all currently being trialled by Coca-Cola in a bid to double the value of its Coke portfolio in Europe by 2015, The Grocer can reveal. The resealable can is currently on trial in...

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    acid test

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Expert's verdict: 5/10?Cognac is performing well and benefits from the trend towards luxury gifting and home life indulgence. I suspect there is a place for a lighter, smoother drink for younger palate but I am not convinced this...

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    WORLD NEWS - 7 Eleven unveils new concept in Oslo

    2007-10-20T15:16:00Z

    7 Eleven unveils new concept in Oslo

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    Why Tesco will win in the States

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Other British retailers have failed miserably in the US, but, for one, Oriel Securities is confident Tesco will succeed with Fresh & EasyTesco will open its first stores in the US next month. For its Fresh & Easy chain, Tesco has the...

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    Sacla' tempts market with premium range

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Sacla' is launching its most premium range to date with an oven-roasted tomato line that can be eaten straight from the jar. The range, which hits the shelves ahead of potential reformulations of other Sacla' lines for the UK market, is...

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    Veetee moves from rice into pasta line

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Veetee Rice has revealed plans to add pasta to its repertoire next year. Speaking as it confirmed it had struck a deal with Tesco to sell its microwavable rice, chairman Moni Varma said the range would be produced in a similar way to its...

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    Letter of the week - A takeover won't stifle Sainsbury's

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's CEO Justin King's claim that a proposed £10.6bn takeover of the company by Delta Two would not hamper Sainsbury's ability to perform well in a competitive market is broadly right ('Buying power leads to better prices? I don't buy that...

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    WORLD NEWS - Metro removes Kellogg's products

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Metro removes Kellogg's products

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    Supply problems with HP Sauce worsening

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    The problems of supplying HP Sauce that blighted wholesalers earlier this year have worsened despite Heinz claiming it was getting to grips with the issue. One leading wholesale boss said the problems had spread from the 255g pack, which...

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    Heinz Snap Pots

    2007-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Heinz is adding a new super-convenient Snap Pots format to its iconic Beanz and Pasta ranges to cater for consumers who want an even quicker way to prepare a light snack.2007 is set to be the biggest-ever year of innovation for the Heinz...