All The Grocer articles in 10 October 2009
Previous issues.
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Bulletin: Gates tackles world hunger... Sainsbury's bid talk... PepsiCo iPhone gaffe
Microsoft guru's foundation invests in food production; supermarket's shares soar on speculation; PR gaffe? there's an app for that
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Aldi names Aussie-based Barnes as new UK MD
Aldi has named Matthew Barnes – the head of buying at its Australian business – as its new UK managing director.
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'Bogof later' spearheads Tesco green revolution
Sir Terry Leahy today called for urgent action on climate change to avoid the “chaos” it will create for future generations.
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Ferrero advice site to help retailers sweeten sales
Ferrero UK has launched a new website to help retailers boost sales of its confectionery.
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Around the Papers 14/10/09
Rose successors queue up; Newcastle Brown Ale on the move; PepsiCo pact with Anhesuer
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Smart move for Premier as it names new FD
Premier Foods has named Jim Smart as its new group finance director.
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Around the Papers 12/10/09
Co-op cashes in; Deloitte on rack over Bakkavor sale; Cadbury update looms
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Deloitte under scrutiny over sale of Bakkavor stake
Deloitte, the accountancy firm, has come under scrutiny in Iceland over its advisory role in the sale of a major stake in Bakkavor, one of the UK's biggest supermarket suppliers, the Daily Telegraph reports.
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Stans set for second store in Llangollen
Stans Superstore has secured a second store.The Shropshire-based independent supermarket has had an offer accepted on a disused car showroom and filling station in Llangollen, Clwyd."Our offer has been accepted and we're...
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Nom takes on Müller with light pot launch
Nom UK has unveiled ambitious plans to take on Müller and become a major branded and own-label yoghurt producer. The new UK arm of the Austrian dairy giant launched Nom Naturally Light into Asda last week. The four-strong yoghurt range...
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Watercress world at war over land-grown upstart
Traditional British watercress growers have taken the fight to 'inferior' land-grown cress by applying for protected European status for their growing method.The NFU Watercress Growers' Association this week filed an application for...
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Third Party: How can Pimm’s see off the Pitchers threat?
Sainsbury's may have tweaked the label but Diageo has further work to do to protect its brand, says Peter Lidgey
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Mills portfolio swells with five Somerfields
Convenience chain Mills Group is set to open its largest-ever stores after securing five supermarkets from The Co-operative Group.The five Somerfields stretch from Durham to Nottingham and are between 5,000 sq ft and 9,000 sq ft two to...
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Less packaging used for Young’s fish pies
Young's has relaunched its fish pies in lighter packaging to give the range an eco-friendly edge.The products, including old favourite Admiral's Pie, remain the same portion size but outer cartons have been reduced in weight to take the...
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Sustainable seafood fails to hook shoppers
Sustainable fishing comes last in the list of shoppers' environmental concerns according to a new survey, despite a recent publicity drive that included the film End of the Line.Consumers appear to have ignored the movie's stark warning...
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Environmental tick for reefer shipping
Container ships moving fresh produce around the globe create a third more greenhouse gas emissions than specialised reefer ships, a new study shows.
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Unilever enlists help of indie expert panel
Unilever has created a panel of cutting edge independent retailers to brainstorm ideas that it hopes will help c-stores and the manufacturer grow sales.The Retail Advisory Panel will have a key role in helping to shape the Partners for...
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Comment & Opinion
Don Pumsey on Tati by Tel and King Justin's grin
It's been a vintage week here at the DRIP underground bunker...
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Eurospar debuts in the south of England
Appleby Westward Group is to open the first Eurospar stores in southern England after securing three Somerfield stores from The Co-operative Group.The Spar wholesaler will reopen the stores in Keynsham, Liskeard and Minehead by Christmas...