All The Grocer articles in 23 May 2009
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World News 23/5/09
The New Zealand pork industry has been plunged into crisis after secret filming on an intensive pig farm was broadcast on TV this week.PM John Key described the footage, which showed pigs packed tightly together with some chewing on...
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Other Movers 23/5/09
Waitrose's local food buyer John Vine has moved to become a buyer for canned goods. Waitrose said it was currently searching for someone to fill the local food buyer role.
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Why Unilever's 100 price rises are not just monkey business
Unilever's decision to up the cost price of more than 100 SKUs has prompted raised eyebrows about the timing of the move. James Ball reports
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NewsGrocer 33: Great service at Waitrose wins top spot
Customer service and availability were a mixed bag this week, but Waitrose in Chesham gave itself the winning edge with a "lovely and clean store that was a pleasure to shop in". Staff went out of their way to be helpful, escorting our...
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Stella 4% launch 'most successful of past year'
Stella Artois 4% is the most successful launch in grocery of the past year, new data from IRI has revealed. The InBev lower-alcohol lager, which was only launched last August, fought off competition from Cadbury's Creme Egg Twisted and Birds...
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The £4bn duty fraud scandal
The Government has announced new plans to crack down on duty fraud on beer. But it has also increased duty on cigarettes and alcohol - a move wholesalers fear will exacerbate the problem. So what can be done to stop the duty fraudsters, asks Peter Cripps
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Rice commodity cost falls 40%, but retail price lags far behind
Commodity costs have fallen sharply, but retail prices are following only sluggishly - and nowhere more so than on the humble staple rice.
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Higgidy revises targets after failing to hit £8m
Upmarket pie maker Higgidy has set out its stall to become a £10m brand next year - despite having missed its sales target for this year. Higgidy sales have grown from £4m to £6m in the past year, falling short of the £8m target the company...
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NewsCritical Eye... on Brats abroad distinctly out of tuna
On a school trip to Russia, I remember one lad openly addressing his exchange partner as "Shitforbrains", others offending their host families by refusing to eat fruit because it was bruised and one girl getting so drunk on strawberry liqueur she...
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NewsAcid Test: Monster Rocks
Will Honey Monster's new offering convince mums and their little monsters?
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NewsRetail Prices: Promotions near plateau as branded activity stalls
A sharp increase in own-label deals has led to another uplift in total promotional activity, but growth has slowed dramatically. James Ball reports
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Netto boss: 'We didn't adapt quickly enough'
Netto's UK profits almost halved in 2008, and global chief Claus Juel-Jensen admitted this week that the discounter had been slow to react to the financial downturn.
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Thomas hitches wagon to food-to-go star Adelie
Chris Thomas has left Bakkavör to take the helm at Adelie Foods as it sets out its stall to become the country's biggest food-to-go supplier.Thomas, who had been Bakkavör's MD for six years, replaces Bill Hazeldean, Adelie's acting CEO since...
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Don't miss out on the power of online ads
The retail sector is not taking advantage of an advertising market now worth more than £3bn, says Danny Brooks
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Caan backs start-up headhunting agency
Dragons' Den star James Caan has helped to fund a new headhunting agency that specialises in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods industries.Caan's private equity business Hamilton Bradshaw has put in an undisclosed amount of money to...
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Careers File: MPs claims scandal has put all expense policies under the spotlight
It's time to stop the swindling and hop off the expenses gravy train, says Siân Harrington
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Nostalgia the battleground amid birthday celebrations
Retro brands are all the rage. So an anniversary offers the perfect excuse for a retailer to boast about its colourful past. Who will win? Chloe Smith reports
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Pernod Ricard turns up premium appeal on core wine ranges
Pernod Ricard has added a raft of new wines to its core brands in an attempt to add value to stagnant sales.With price points in excess of £5, Pernod expected the new additions to the Jacob's Creek, Campo Viej0 and Montana ranges to...
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Asda shakes up online ops with halfway house depot
Asda is changing the way it picks online grocery orders as it ramps up efforts to take a larger slice of the online market. The retailer is constructing a warehouse in Leeds that will act as a "virtual store" for its online shopping order...
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Atkins launches first 'carb-friendly' range
Low-carb diet brand Atkins is venturing out of snack bars with what it describes as its first range of "carb-friendly" products.The new products, which are being rolled into Tesco and Boots now, include cereal, wholegrain bread mix, wheat...