All The Grocer articles in 11 August 2001 – Page 3

  • News

    Brandwatch: My favourite ad: Fosters Feng Shui'

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Robert James, marketing director, James Consulting "Fosters has really made the most of its lad image with the He who drinks Australian thinks Australian' slogan, and the ending here is completely unexpected. A zen-like Feng Shui expert' gives a...

  • News

    FISH: Buyers worried about prospect of herring price rises

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    If you are a herring buyer, the period from July to September is a tense one under normal circumstances. But this year buyers are wringing their hands in despair. A reduced UK quota to just over 60,000 tonnes, with strict monitoring of landings and...

  • News

    Obituary: Eric Jameson dies at 89

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Food industry veteran Eric Jameson has died peacefully at his home aged 89. Jameson was general sales manager of Alfred Bird & Son in the 1960s, and was marketing director of General Foods before starting his own management and marketing...

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    Convenience stores: Connex stations set for 40 stores

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Exclusive Anne Bruce Railway stations have become the latest battle ground for convenience operators with French catering giant Elior preparing to launch a co-branded c-store chain. The news comes a week after Marks and Spencer revealed it was...

  • News

    Bread: Allied adds 3p to loaf

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Allied Bakeries is the first of the big bakeries to announce an increase in bread prices in the face of rising flour prices. It is to put the price of an 800g loaf up 3p from September 17. Stephen Thompson, marketing director of Scottish...

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    Kronenbourg 1664 goes into 330ml

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    Scottish Courage is introducing a 330ml version of premium lager Kronenbourg 1664 for the take-home market. The new variant comes in Kronenbourg's distinctive Eiffel'-styled bottle and is aimed at complementing Kronenbourg's larger 750ml la...