All The Grocer articles in 3 February 2001
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Robot wars yield their trophies
The Robot Wars collectible sticker series will be launched by Magic Box on February 15. Distributed by MMC on full sale or return, the series consists of 240 stickers and a collector's album. Promotion includes 85,000 give-away packs and albums...
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Tasting panel: ODYSSEY
From KWL Wines and Spirits. Another new brand coming on to the FAB market. It will be backed by marketing support. Some listings have been agreed. Price: 99p for 250ml bottle Abv: 5.4% TARGET CONSUMER Davina Iafrate, 26, is a housewife and...
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MANGO ON THE RISE
Puerto Rico's largest mango exporter Pango Mango, well known in the UK, has been bought by its competitor Martex Farms. The deal will give the company a total production of some 12,000 tonnes mainly of the Keitt variety. Importer Minor, Weir...
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Profile: Malcolm Walker, Iceland
The ice man goeth Opinion is divided over Malcolm Walker's controversial shares sale, but he really shouldn't grumble at the furore says Julian Hunt Malcolm Walker has never made any secret of his dislike for those who work in the City. When we...
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Heinz reshapes retail teams
Heinz has introduced a new look European retail business (see news) with a major management shake-up across its UK categories. Mark Holdaway has been promoted to business director, grocery UK, with an expanded portfolio of responsibilities which...
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Profile: Heinz
Pillars to build upon Heinz has been subject ot a rush of npd activity but what effect is this having on its brand? Karen Dempsey grills Heinz Europe's president and CEO Dave Williams Heinz is known for a lot more varieties than its old 57 tag...
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German revival reflected by St Ursula and Villa Wolf
A competition designed to improve German wine's position in the UK has begun to pay off. The German Wine Institute provided £15,000 of marketing funding for each of the wine producer winners who put forward the best new wines and marketing...
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Global suppliers: Procter & Gamble neglecting top line'
Procter & Gamble may meet earnings estimates for the year, but clinging on to margins to secure profits is not doing much for top line growth, warned analysts after the consumer products giant released its second quarter results this week. Net...
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Food safety: Heinz recall
Batches of Heinz spaghetti in Tomato Sauce are being recalled following checks revealing tin levels in excess of the statutory limits. Cans affected are those that include MSLD as part of the product code printed on the bottom of the can. No...
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First impressions: Patak's Restaurant Menu for two
Patak's is positioning its new three-strong ready meals range - its first for the chiller cabinet - as "ready to cook, restaurant quality Indian meals". Richard Britton is managing partner of media planner and buyer Jones Britton Breckon Company:...
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Piat d'Or freshens up
Exclusive UDV's long running French wine brand Piat d'Or is undergoing a major revamp. The brand which dominated the UK wine market since its launch in the 1970s is being reblended and repackaged. It has become part of the Percy Fox portfolio...
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Institute of Grocery Distribution: Knight takes IGD helm wit
New initiatives to extend IGD's role as grocery's central research and educational body, including building an international profile, were promised this week by incoming chairman, Rob Knight. But adding value to its range of services will not mean...
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Design: Tesco own label
Rightful owners Helen Gregory reports on how reshaping the design process helped to transform Tesco's own label range into a distinctive brand Tesco can rightly claim that its own label range is a success and much of it is due to the new-look...
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Iceland: Grimsey pins hopes on home delivery
Home delivery will feature heavily in Iceland chief executive Bill Grimsey's future plans as he tries to turn around the company after a disastrous two weeks. This week the share price plunged again after a trading statement showing synergies...
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Rural issues: Rural crisis tackled by Prince
Exclusive Clive Beddall Leading grocery sector figures on Thursday threw their support behind a new initiative led by the Prince of Wales to tackle mounting business and environmental problems facing rural communities. Executives from IGD, the...
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Manufacturing: Rising costs will spur demand for higher shel
Manufacturing costs in the grocery sector have increased significantly after four years of benign conditions, according the Government's latest producer price index. The impact is likely to be felt in pressure for increases in shelf prices in the...
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Costcutter with freehold for sale
The Costcutter store in Colne, Burnley, in Lancashire, has been the subject of a major refit. Weekly sales average more than £11,500 and are growing, says agent Dowling Kerr. Located in a well-populated area, the self-contained three-bedroom living...
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Organics: common sense at work
Sir; As the founder of Whole Earth Foods (the original 1960s organic brown rice company and creator of Green & Black's organic chocolate) I have kept my counsel in the face of the endlessly recited mantra that accompanies the launch of every new...
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Soft drinks: Wholesaler outrage at price tactics for Coke
Julian Hunt Wholesalers are resisting Coca-Cola Enterprises' efforts to force down the case price of its flagship brand. Under its initiative details of which were first revealed in last week's issue CCE is withdrawing promotional support from...
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Merrydown drags sluggish Classic into competitive PET pricin
Merrydown is moving its new premium packaged cider Classic into the cut-throat pricing arena of PET cider. The major players in the sector, Bulmers and Matthew Clark, have been fighting it out in the PET arena with price and extra free deals. Both...