All The Grocer articles in 11 July 2009 – Page 2
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News
Retail Prices: Summer lines key as warm weather changes the mix
The run of hot weather allowed retailers to capitalise on higher-value summer promotions, with fruit and barbecue lines prominent, says James Ball
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Profiles and QandAs
Careers File: Quality trumps cheapness - even during a recession
I felt like a change this month. Why? Well, I watched The Money Programme this week, which was about food shopping in the recession, and as a result felt compelled to swap people watching for food commentating.
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The Grocer's campaign reaches the Commons
Lib Dem frontbencher Nick Harvey has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons supporting The Grocer's new campaign. EDMs are a way for backbench MPs to express support or campaign on certain issues. From this week, all backbench MPs will be...
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Comment and Opinion
Third Party: Think outside the box and earn eco-appeal
It is possible to meet customer demand for greener packaging while keeping costs and prices down, says Jean-Louis Evans
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Comment and OpinionSaturday Essay: It's game, set and match for bottled water
And it isn't just Wimbledon and hot weather that have made more people wake up to its benefits, says Patrick Kalotis
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News
Is health report blueprint for next government's strategy?
Last week saw the publication of the Public Health Commission's report into improving the health of the nation. Will it provide the backbone for the Tories' health policy, asks Nick Hughes
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JJ takes hit to online profits as it bids to 'revolutionise business'
Incentivising customers to use its new online ordering service is expected to have wiped almost a third off JJ Food Service's profits.Sales for the year ending April 2009 were expected to have risen 10% to about £130m. But pre-tax profits...
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Comment and OpinionCritical Eye... on the bumbling Boris of British BBQs
He's posh. He's full of himself. And he's prone to lamely risqué quips such as "If that was any fresher I'd have to spank it". But he's not Huge Furry-Witteringballs. Which makes Valentine Warner, the "chef by trade, greedy by nature" presenter...
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Designer style axed as Nestlé Black Magic goes back to traditional packaging
Nestlé is bringing back the old Black Magic this Christmas by returning the dark chocolate brand to its traditional packaging. The confectionery giant has ditched the modern design and flavours of the Black Magic Collection box that replaced...
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Hundreds of jobs axed in Diageo restructuring
Diageo was this week beset by union strife as it unveiled controversial restructuring plans for its Scottish whisky facilities, including the loss of 900 jobs.
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Cook set for its first franchise as 'quality applicants' flood in
Frozen ready meals retailer Cook is to open its first franchise store in Reigate, Surrey, later this year.The chain, which has 32 company-owned stores in the south east of England, laid out plans to allow other businesses to run Cook-branded...
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Asda set to trial mini Apple, Orange and Sony shops in stores
Asda is considering introducing new concessions to its Supercentre stores from companies such as Apple, Sony and Orange, The Grocer has learnt.The retailer is looking at ways to enhance its Supercentre offer and is understood to be talking...
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NewsPicture This...Grocery shopping? there's an app for that
"This is grocery shopping 2.0," said Jason Gissing, the former Goldman Sachs banker and Ocado co-founder, who this week launched an iPhone application designed to make shopping for Ocado groceries easier than ever - at least for those who own an...
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Amoy turns up strength of noodles
Heinz has added the first flavour-infused wet noodles to its Amoy Straight to Wok range in response to consumer demand for stronger-flavoured noodles. The Chilli and Garlic & Coriander noodles will roll out across the major retailers later...
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Aldi offers three-fish roast for Christmas
Aldi has added a new three-fish roast to its Christmas range, featuring layers of smoked white fish, cod and salmon with a creamy cheese and chive sauce. The 1kg line, which goes on sale on 3 December, serves four.
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No bitter aftertaste with new Bellaverde broccoli
Next week sees the launch of a new sweet broccoli that its creators say meets demand for a less bitter-tasting vegetable.
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NewsAd of the Week: Hula Hoops hits a hole in one (but not the other)
It's dangerous to assume everyone sees things the way you do - Michael Jackson probably thought calling alcohol 'Jesus juice' in that documentary made him seem less creepy and sinister rather than more so.
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NewsAcid Test: Blue Nun Gold Edition
Ill-fated novelty or soon to become a new dinner party staple?
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Mexican food made more accessible by Discovery's revamp
Mexican food specialist Discovery Foods is taking on rival Old El Paso with a brand relaunch that includes new packaging, NPD and a £2.3m marketing spend.Packaging across its entire portfolio will switch from a beige-based livery to a...
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Industry steps up efforts to stamp out child labour abuse
But the Global Social Compliance Programme's attempt to improve labour standards will only succeed if it gets more support, says Liz Hamson
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