All The Grocer articles in 10 November 2007 – Page 2
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Union says Cadbury's Polish move will cost environment
Cadbury's decision to move production of some of its chocolate bars abroad will lead to a massive increase in its use of diesel totally at odds with its environmental pledges, it was claimed this week. The Transport and General Workers'...
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In Brief: J&B's new look; J&B's new look; Extra Smooth moves; Splitz party shots
J&B's new look Diageo has spent £5m on a new bottle design for J&B whisky. It described the bottle, which has angular shoulders and cleaner lines, as more masculine. Oak-aged gift packs Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has launched a gift...
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First Fairtrade branded snacks set for multiples
Liberation, which claims to be the UK's first major Fairtrade snacking brand, is set to hit the shelves in time for Christmas. The branded nut range is being launched by the Liberation Foods Community Interest Company, which was set up by...
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Boost for GDAcamp
Supporters of front-of-pack Guideline Daily Amount labelling have been given a major boost by a European Commission proposal to make the system mandatory across the EU. In plans for a shake-up of food labelling, not yet published but seen...
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Saving the planet requires a bold, collective strategy
The Food and Drink Federation's five-fold plan reflects the industry's solid commitment to reducing its environmental and social impact While the launch of Wrap's Love Food Hate Waste campaign demonstrates what consumers should be doing...
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Nisa rebels seek election to board
The rebels who derailed Nisa-Today's proposed merger with Costcutter have launched a controversial bid to win seats on the buying group's board. Papers seen by The Grocer show that former leading lights in the Nisa Members Association,...
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edwina's blunder
According to Scared to Death, the modern "scare phenomenon" started in the US in the 1970s and first reared its head in Britain in the 80s following a raft of food poisoning incidents. The most memorable scare was prompted by Edwina Currie's...
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Clipper Teas bids whittled down to five
Clipper Teas, the organic and Fairtrade hot drinks supplier, is to be sold off, it is understood. Clipper's founders Lorraine and Michael Brehme had received 10 bids and were whittling these down to a shortlist of five, a source close to...
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GB berry sales soar despite wet summer
Sales of UK berries brushed aside the poor summer weather to post value growth of 38% this year, new industry figures have revealed. British Summer Fruits, which represents more than 90% of UK berry growers, said supermarket sales of...
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Doh! Bernard Matthews was too 'stuck in the past' for Bart
Bart Dalla Mura quit Bernard Matthews last week over frustrations about the slow pace of change at the company, a close source to the former UK chief executive has claimed. He left unexpectedly after less than a year in the job, without...
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Home-grown oats go into Co-op bars
The Co-operative Group has launched a range of cereal bars made with oats grown on its own farms. The products join a growing list of lines, including peas, pumpkin and onions, that have been repackaged and branded with the retailer's...
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Rose says ban on covenants would help M&S expansion
A ban on grocery retailers selling or letting land under restrictive covenants would give a major boost to M&S's expansion, according to chief executive Stuart Rose. Last week, in its provisional grocery inquiry findings, the Competition...
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Sovio to fight ban on its low-alcohol range
Sovio Wines is to challenge a ruling that has banned the sale of its low-alcohol sparkling wine range. The FSA's Wine Standards Branch (WSB) says the brand contravenes EU wine-making rules, which ban the use of certain processes to reduce...
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Bad weather helps red meat sales rise
Red meat sales soared during the cold, wet summer, according to new consumption data from the MLC. Shoppers spent an additional £50m on roasting joints and steaks during the summer, taking overall sales for beef, pork and lamb to £641m in...
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A very warm Welsh welcome - Q&A and Availability
Most bigger supermarkets struggle to recreate the sort of welcoming atmosphere that corner shops offer. Not Sainsbury's in Roath, Cardiff, however. It not only managed this feat but provided the only full basket this week, earning it our Top Store...
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Shop Profile - Rippleglen, Grabbing a new audience - fast
Store numbers: 173 Staff: 1,000 Turnover: More than £100m Start date: 1979 Speciality: Confectionery, tobacco & news (CTN) Rippleglen is making news as well as selling it with its move into the ultra-competitive convenience sector. Three months...
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Asda bosses are set to trifle with truffles
Brace yourself for a price war on truffles. Not the sickly chocolate kind - but the genuine gourmet fungi.Asda is planning to grow "rare" Perigord Black truffles near Cridling Stubbs, which is apparently off the M62 in Yorkshire, and not...
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Heinz UK promotes Armstrong to run global supply taskforce
Heinz UK's logistics director David Armstrong has been promoted to the new role of project director for the group's global supply chain taskforce. He will be part of an initiative that was created in January to improve capital efficiency...
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In Brief: White takes on IT; Landmark elections; Metro's chairman; Ricard role splits; Ardo gets Schlosser
White takes on IT PepsiCo's chairman Mike White is to take on global responsibility for procurement and information technology, but will also continue in his role as chief executive officer of PepsiCo international, which controls the company's...
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Nisa board brings in objective angle
Nisa-Today's has completed an eight-month search for its first independent directors as part of its drive to deliver improved corporate governance for members. The buying group has appointed Ian Black and Mark Pullen to the holdings board...
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