5 December 2009
The Grocer
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‘Replenishing’ Daioni given pack revamp
05 Dec 2009
Welsh organic flavoured milk brand Daioni has been given a makeover to emphasise its naturalness and re-energising qualities.
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Acid Test: Prosecco Spumante Bianco
05 Dec 2009
I found it very pleasant to drink. It was very light, dry and aromatic with a scent of apples and pears. The dryness perfectly complemented the garlicky antipasti that I ate with it. It would also...
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ACS: spend more to tackle tobacco crime
05 Dec 2009
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling on the government to divert more money to tackle illicit tobacco in next week's Pre-Budget Report."We need a proper budget to tackle the illegal market," ACS public affairs director Shane...
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Aim targeting more Iceland sites in Dublin
05 Dec 2009
Independent cash & carry Aim has opened a second Iceland franchise store in the Republic of Ireland.Aim opened its first store in Ballyfermot, Dublin, in January and has now added a second in the Finglas area of the city.
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Barratt to bring out Lovely alternative to Cadbury Mini Eggs
05 Dec 2009
Cadbury Mini Eggs face new competition in the sugar-coated chocolate egg category in the form of Lovely Mini Eggs by Sherbet Fountain maker Barratt.The eggs, which like Cadbury Mini Eggs are made from solid milk chocolate with a crisp...
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Asda makes Red Tractor logo bigger
05 Dec 2009
Asda is increasing the size of the Red Tractor logo on all its British meat to demonstrate its support for domestic sourcing.New packs, which will be launched soon, will feature a 50%-larger logo on the front of packs, while packaging to...
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Beef and lamb set tough carbon reduction targets
05 Dec 2009
The British red meat industry is hoping to ward off criticism of its environmental footprint by setting itself challenging carbon reduction targets.Levy companies Eblex and Bpex both staged events this week outlining how farmers would...
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Ad of the Week: Pied piper of Hammond quests for festive freshness
05 Dec 2009
It's that time of the year when the tinsel goes up, kids press noses reddened by Bostik abuse against pound-shop windows and tramps freeze in the street like lapsed fairies that fell from their trees.
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Asda comes in cheapest for Christmas in G33
11 Dec 2009
Asda has reclaimed its crown as the retailer offering the cheapest trolley of festive goods this year, according to The Grocer 33 Christmas survey.
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Blakemore’s profits slump 10% to £9.1m
05 Dec 2009
AF Blakemore & Son has blamed a 10% fall in full-year pre-tax profits on its decision to maintain low prices and increase investment in expansion.Sales rose 10% to £778m in the year ending 30 April, but pre-tax profits shrunk to...
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Campaign Trail: Believing in... Thorntons
05 Dec 2009
Thorntons returned to the small screen this week for the first time in three years with a new ad that celebrates the magic of Christmas.
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Budgens refreshes its own-label spirits
05 Dec 2009
Budgens is revamping its own-label spirits range to give it a more stylish and consistent shelf presence.The relaunch, in two phases, consists of new artistically illustrated label designs with a more consistent look. The new identity is...
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Butter prices may go up by a third, say analysts
05 Dec 2009
The retail price of butter could soar by up to a third over the next few months, analysts have warned. The wholesale butter price has leapt from £2,000/tonne in August to almost £3,500 [PTF] twice what it was a year ago as a result of...
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Big events brewing in Somerset Subscription
05 Dec 2009
The cider boom has been music to the ears of Gaymer Cider Co managing director Peter Spencer. But will its new owner, C&C Group, keep the party going? Anna-Marie Julyan reports
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Bird bows out from Musgrave to pursue non-grocery career
05 Dec 2009
Jemima Bird, marketing director at Musgrave Retail Partners GB, is leaving the business, The Grocer can reveal.Bird, who has been at Musgrave GB since January 2007, is leaving on 31 January for a role outside the grocery sector.
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Brussels names new farm commissioner
05 Dec 2009
Dacian Ciolos has been announced as the new EU agricultural commissioner, replacing Mariann Fischer Boel, who is retiring.The 40-year-old Romanian was in the line-up of commissioners unveiled by EC president José Manuel Barroso last...
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Cadbury to defend Kraft bid on back of restructuring success
07 Dec 2009
Cadbury will issue its formal defence against the hostile bid from Kraft Foods next Monday (14 December).
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Bulletin: Mandelson backs up Cadbury… fair play to Kit Kat… Tyler plots Sainsbury’s growth
07 Dec 2009
Business secretary warns Kraft over bid; Nestlé in ethical switch; JS chair eyes expansion
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BRC reports strong start to Christmas trading
08 Dec 2009
High street sales grew strongly in November, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
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Cadbury workers look to warn off Kraft
11 Dec 2009
Cadbury workers are launching a campaign to fend off Kraft’s hostile £9.9bn bid.
