All The Grocer articles in 1 November 2008 – Page 2
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Cooking sauces take the Reggae Reggae rhythm to families
Entrepreneur Levi Roots, who shot to fame following an appearance on BBC2’s Dragons’ Den show, is expanding his Reggae Reggae sauce empire with the launch of a range of cooking sauces. Roots and brand manufacturer AB World Foods are hoping that a...
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Comment and Opinion
Third Party: Technology can combat the enemy within
Following warnings that crime may rise, retailers should look to PoS analysis and CCTV to tackle fraud, says Richard Goodall
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Nando's takes on Kettle and co with spicy crisps
The Nando’s restaurant brand is going head to head with premium crisp brands Kettle Chips and Tyrrells with the launch of Nando’s Peri-Peri Chips this month .
Produced by Devon-based Burts Chips, the 150g sharing bags will be available in… -
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Second Opinion: Close the door on GM evangelists
The lobbyists' argument hasn't changed - but the world's view of GM has, says Joanna Blythman
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Yes, we can predict future price of food, claims EFFP
A new retail food price forecasting tool launched this week is aiming to predict the price of food in the future. Can it be accurate, asks James Ball
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Filshill expects tough time at Christmas
Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill increased pre-tax profit by 6.2% to £1.8m last year - but its boss warned not to expect the same sort of performance next time around.Accounts posted on Companies House showed that turnover increased by 8.8%...
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Cavendish takes hold of tobacco control debate
Dr Will Cavendish, director of health and wellbeing at the Department of Health, is set to take over the Government's tobacco policy from Monday. Cavendish - whose remit already includes obesity and alcohol, nutrition and food labelling -...
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Turning ugly: EU slams Sainsbury's campaign
Sainsbury's has been accused of pulling a PR stunt with a new ‘ugly fruit and veg’ campaign launched this week. The retailer said it had launched the campaign to force the EU to relax strict specifications on the size and shape of fruit and veg....
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Comment and Opinion
Editor's Comment: Cadbury chooses a good day to bury good news
W ill the London 2012 Olympic Games be an advertisement for sport and fun, or health and safety? I ask because my abiding memory of Britain's toe-curling contribution to the Beijing closing ceremony involved a young girl, 'representing' British...
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Tesco budgets for reduced sales growth
Tesco is budgeting for 2% like-for-like sales growth in the UK rather than its longstanding 3% to 4% estimate as the economy worsens, say analysts. Following a meeting with Tesco management last week, Shore Capital analyst Darren Shirley...
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Weak pound pushes suppliers to the brink
Suppliers warn that the tumbling pound could drive them out of business.The pound has fallen almost 25% against the dollar in recent months, and nearly 20% against the euro. Though the UK, which imports almost half its food, does not import...
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Shoppers spend more on petfood than bread
British shoppers are spending more on food for their cats and dogs than they are on bread, TNS data exclusive to The Grocer shows.Defying the credit crunch, expensive treats and even organic petfood are driving the growth.Sales of...
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The booze monster
Supermarkets stand accused of fuelling binge drinking with cheap booze deals. Graham Holter asks whether minimum pricing can kill off the booze monster
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French production slump boosts UK lamb exports
Exports of British lamb to France are soaring thanks to falling domestic French production and the weak pound. Year-on-year British lamb exports were up 10% by volume in the first seven months of this year, according to AHDB figures, with...
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United Biscuits cuts sat fat but promises 'same great taste'
United Biscuits is planning a £1.5m campaign to highlight the 50% reduction in saturated fat in its McVitie's biscuits, which it announced this week.The TV, press and PR push will launch in the new year, focusing on the message that the...
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Lurpak downsizes block butter to beat wastage
Lurpak has launched an audacious bid to create a mini sub-sector of the block butter category with the development of a 50g pack.
Believed to be a first in a category where the overwhelming majority of products are 250g, the new size of… -
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Bank charges threaten future of wholesalers
Wholesalers have warned that increased bank charges could send them under.Banks have pushed up charges to levels they are unable to cope with financially, wholesalers report.One wholesaler said he was facing total bank charge...
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Away with the fairies?
Despite carrying a price tag of £34.99, luxury Croatian vodka Akvinta is aiming to secure listings in the major multiples. Alex Beckett reports
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In-store kiosks are 'natural progression' for Asda Direct offer
Asda is set to follow in the footsteps of Tesco by introducing online ordering kiosks for non-food to stores as part of a raft of in-store initiatives.Customers will be able to order furniture, clothing, toys and electricals at Asda Direct...
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Leigh goes back to square one at Asda
David Leigh has been appointed development manager for beers, wines and spirits at Asda, in a return to the company he first worked for 12 years ago on a university placement.Leigh will work alongside Asda's BWS buying managers Karen Doran...
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