All The Grocer articles in 8 August 2009
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World News 8/8/09
A group of six Amish farmers from Michigan have lost a legal battle against the US Department of Agriculture calling for RFID tagging of cattle to be outlawed.
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Other Movers 8/8/09
Own-label personal care and household products manufacturer McBride has named Richard Armitage its new finance director. He will join McBride from Premier Foods, where he is finance director for the grocery division.
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EU finds phytosterols can lower cholesterol by 10%
Manufacturers of cholesterol-lowering dairy products have hailed an EU endorsement of the benefits of phytosterols as a major breakthrough in communicating with consumers.The European Food Safety Authority issued a statement last week on...
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Riverford meat box for minimum of £25
Riverford Organic has slashed the minimum spend on its meat boxes by £20 to appeal to families shopping on a budget.Consumers can now choose a range of meat products that must add up to at least £25. Delivery is free of charge.
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JJ’s profits £3m higher than forecast
JJ Food Service has made a profit nearly £3m higher than predicted. Pre-tax profits at the London-based food specialist fell 3% to £8.3m for the year to March, but this was £3m more than expected following a period of major investment in the...
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Grocer 33: Friendly staff give Tesco upper hand
Tesco's Burnham-on-Sea branch was one of three retailers to boast strong availability this week, but it pipped Sainsbury's and Morrisons to the post after providing our shopper with the best shopping experience.
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Quality Test: Own-label quiche Lorraine, 400g-425g
Morrisons' quiche was the best all-rounder. Not only did it look appetising, its pastry was also perfectly smooth and not too dry, the egg custard tasted just right and was crammed with bacon.
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Ferrero appeals to recession-hit public with £5 festive tray
Ferrero is preparing for a recession-hit Christmas with specially targeted NPD and a £4m marketing campaign designed to shake off the brand's "staid and ambassadorial" image.The Italian chocolate-maker has produced a smaller 20-pack...
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Defra back to square one in 5-a-day push
The government is going back to the drawing board after admitting its 5-a-day targets are not being met.Defra Secretary of State Hilary Benn has set up a roundtable between his department, industry, retailers and shoppers in response to...
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Second Opinion: Organic is not all about nutrition
FSA study was right - but organic has far wider environmental benefits, says Tim Lang
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Editor's Comment: uSwitch's shopping habits report is about as informative as a Jordan interview
You know you're in silly season when the national press deems newsworthy stories about a) Casper the cat's predilection for taking buses, b) the death of Benson, Britain's best loved carp, and c) consumers trading down from brands to own label.
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NewsAcid Test: Suffolk Springer
Will this new blended addition put an extra spring in Greene King's step?
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Coke adds sparkle to Thorntons drink sales
Soft drink sales at Thorntons' stores have risen almost 50% since the chocolatier began selling Coca-Cola lines at some of its stores.Thorntons started selling the 13-strong range in 80 stores in June as part of a two-year deal with...
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NewsGrowth of budget own-label slowing after recession boom
While organic and premium sales have foundered of late, the big four supermarkets’ budget own-label lines have been flying off the shelves, sales growing at more than 35% year-on-year at their peak.
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Spicing up the fresh aisle
Armed with great recipes and huge ambition, Priya Lakhani gave up law to found Masala Masala and bring curry sauce to the chiller. Alex Beckett reports
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UK ambassador for Courvoisier named
Rébecca Asseline has been appointed brand ambassador for Courvoisier as owner Maxxium UK attempts to bring the premium Cognac brand to the masses. Asseline, who is a French national with more than 10 years experience in the drinks...
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NewsPremier eyes a bigger serving of ambient pud
Premier Foods is hoping to help itself to an additional £35m serving of the ambient desserts market with a £20m investment in its Ambrosia and Hartley's brands. The manufacturer already has a 51% share of the £296m ambient desserts...
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Scottish industry divided over TB-free application
A potential EC application for Scotland to be granted official TB-free (OTF) status has divided the Scottish meat industry.A meeting was held last week to discuss whether to proceed with an application. If granted, it would mean...
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The dark art of social networking
With 32 million of us regularly using social networking sites, the blogosphere presents a tantalising marketing opportunity for the supermarkets to big themselves up - and do down their rivals. But, SImon Creasey says, it's all too easy to get your fingers burnt
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US artisan brewers woo UK retailers in drive to boost sales
US craft brewers are "more than on target" to have doubled exports to the UK by the end of the year, following a concerted push to win more listings in UK supermarkets. Sales to the UK were worth $1.3m (£767,000) in 2008 and were up 90%...