All The Grocer articles in 10 December 2005
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Nestlé and Lactalis establish dairy business
Nestlé and French-based Lactalis have announced that they plan to establish a common business in the chilled dairy sector in Europe.The groups said that the proposed venture, which would cover the EU countries, Switzerland and Norway, would...
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The Grocer Gold Awards 2006
Are you the best in the business? Have you developed a new initiative that has had a real impact on the market? Do you think your consumer activity is second to none? Then prove it by entering The Grocer Gold Awards 2006, which are sponsored by GS1,...
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Hancocks to close Stockton depot
Specialist confectionery cash and carry Hancocks has revealed that it is closing its cash and carry site at Stockton on Tees on December 30. The group said that it would concentrate on developing its Newcastle site and would continue to look...
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M&S wins tax rebate case
Marks and Spencer has won a landmark case giving the retailer the right to offset foreign losses against its UK profits.The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg yesterday ruled that M&S could claim back tax worth approximately £30m on...
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Glisten acquires Lyme Regis Fine Foods
Confectionery and snack foods group Glisten has acquired Lyme Regis Fine Foods for an undisclosed sum.Lyme Regis Fine Foods is a manufacturer and supplier of organic cereal and fruit bars and organic fruited snacks to Sainsbury, Tesco,...
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Brakes appoints CEO
Brakes, the foodservice distributor, has appointed Frank McKay as group chief executive officer with immediate effect.Bruno Deschamps, who has been acting CEO and chairman, will continue as chairman of the group’s holding...
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Tesco could overtake Spar in convenience
Tesco could overtake Spar in the £44.1bn convenience store sector next year, according to a Verdict report, putting it first in that market as it is in the supermarket sector.The study, entitled Neighbourhood Retailing 2006, claims Tesco’s...
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Research Notes
UK Take-Home Low-Calorie MarketThe low-calorie market, consisting of lower fat foods, is worth nearly £2bn and experiencing annual spend growth of 4%. The market spans an increasing number of categories, including yoghurts, ready...
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In need of therapy?
In a year in which a major restructuring has resulted in 1,400 redundancies, does Asda’s smiley-face brand image really reflect the mood within the company? Rachel Barnes reportsAsda has had a pretty stormy 2005, what with the...
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Watching the nation’s weight
WeightWatchers has a healthy club membership, but it’s not only dieters who are buying its productsDespite Little Britain’s mocking parody of weight-loss clubs, WeightWatchers has a healthy one million members.The diet has been...
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Mountains of possibilities
Chileans are excited about the future of food and drink exports – and the UK is becoming an increasingly important target market. Liz Hamson reportsFlying into Santiago on an overcast spring day in late September is not a rewarding...
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Kerrygold MD named
Dairy producer The Kerrygold Company has promoted Carl Ravenhall to the position of MD.Ravenhall, who takes up his new role on January 1, joined the company in 1996 as a technical controller. He was promoted to the position of operations...
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JS in TV text link
Sainsbury is set to raise the profile of its mobile phone-based loyalty scheme with plans for participating grocery brands to advertise the initiative on TV.The Shop Scan Save initiative, which involves a barcode being sent via text message to...
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JS plans spark rebellion
As the leading multiples continue to face protests from campaigners against store openings, Sainsbury has found itself at the receiving end of a protest before it has even formally submitted plans.Residents in Dorking, Surrey, have set up the...
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Thai hibiscus RTD set for UK
Red Bull UK is to make its first foray into alcoholic drinks in the off-trade with the launch of a Thai ready-to-drink brand. The company is to distribute the Thai hibiscus-infused wine-based RTD product Sabai, which means “chill out”, into the...
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Let’s hear it for the staff
Giving thanks at Christmas to staff can be rewarding for both parties. Acknowledge their achievements, discuss ideas to move forward – and, of course, have fun, says Petra CookIt is that time of year again when organisations in the...
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More mischief in Goats do Roam stable
The mischievously named Goats do Roam wine range from South Africa is introducing two additions in the festive season.Bored Doe and Goat Door will join the other Rhône-style wines in the Goats do Roam Wine Company stable from the Fairview...
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Generous portions
The Grocer is a fervent supporter of FareShare, the national food redistribution charity. Ronan Hegarty visits its Brighton and Hove operation at one of its busiest times of the yearI have been writing about FareShare for over a year...