All The Grocer articles in 12 April 2003
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News
We believe in seasonal and abundant produce!" declares a lar
Designed to take the try before you buy' concept to new levels, the new Sainsbury's Market at Bluebird in London's King's Road is an unusual cross between a luxury department store foodhall, a street market (albeit a rather stylish one designed by...
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The accidental grocers
Almost two-thirds of today's young grocery managers joined the industry by accident, not design, according to a poll among Leading Edge members. But although they had not planned a career in food and drink, the vast majority are happy to stay...
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Comment & Opinion
Sir; Your alert on the implications of the EU Regulation..
The Federation is working on measures which will mitigate the impact on cash and carry and delivered wholesalers where butchery departments produce waste. The costs of separating animal waste from other waste (ie wrapping) and policing its...
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Sir; The Wholesale Confectionery & Tobacco Alliance
As chief executive of WCTA I am angered that once again small businesses involved in the tobacco trade are being penalised by this high tax government. Tax increases have been proved to be a totally ineffective way of reducing smoking levels....
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E-auction study sweeps aside bad press
Elaine Watson Online auctions do not damage relationships between suppliers and retailers and have not had a detrimental effect on service levels or product quality, claims a major new piece of research into the controversial buying tool....
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Better availability key driver of Tesco record
John Wood Improved availability was one of the key drivers pushing Tesco's UK profits and sales to record levels, according to chief executive Sir Terry Leahy. Speaking at the publication of Tesco's annual results, Sir Terry said the...
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Ripe and ready avocados on a roll
Ed Bedington A good season is being forecast by South African avocado growers, despite a slight drop in crop volume this year. The South African Avocado Growers' Association estimates exports will reach 9.5 million cartons this season...
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Japan is recognised in the UK both as a source of trendy bee
Now Japanese brewers are also turning their attention to health issues. While most western markets have focused on lower alcohol and low calorie products, Japan's Kirin Brewery has adopted a more innovative approach. In February the...
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McGettigan call for better deal
Julian Hunt The independent retail sector needs to ditch its siege mentality and grab a bigger share of voice with government if it is to prosper in the future, according to Eoin McGettigan, chairman of Budgens. In a passionate presentation...
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Spar manager moves to Booker confectionery
Booker has recruited Andrew Davenport-Jones as its confectionery buyer, replacing Anthony Taylor who took the post of proprietary brand trading controller at Spar in January. Davenport-Jones moves to a category which he claims is worth about 16%...
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Collier unveils vision of Booker re-engineering
Julian Hunt Booker Cash & Carry has embarked on an ambitious plan to transform itself from a buying organisation into one focused solely on selling. Marketing director Mark Collier said it was all part of the wholesaler's determination to...
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Brandons victim of cheap turkey imports
More than 1,400 jobs are at risk following the collapse of one of the UK's leading turkey processors. Receivers have been called in to Derbyshire based poultry giants Brandons after a year of difficult trading. The company is attributing the...
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tracking the brew
A burst of advertising has been launched for Asahi beer. The Japanese brew is appearing on ads on the London Underground and at some regional stations. The posters will run until June and will be supported by ads in style magazines. Asahi will...
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Sher Bros goes to Landmark
Glasgow cash and carry Sher Bros has joined Landmark from Nisa-Today's. Sher Bros currently operates a 50,000 sq ft warehouse with an annual turnover of £38.5m. But it plans to utilise Landmark's own label and marketing and promotional...
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Buyers name top suppliers
Buyers from across the grocery industry have identified their best suppliers of branded goods as part of an exclusive survey by this magazine, the results of which are published this week. Coca-Cola Enterprises, Diageo, Heinz, Kimberly-Clark,...
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DEFRA in by-products crisis talks
Anne Bruce DEFRA is holding emergency meetings across the industry as protests mount over the EU animal by-products regulation (The Grocer, April 5, p4). Manufacturers and wholesalers attended a meeting on Friday with senior DEFRA officials,...
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Stamp duty cheer but drinks hikes hurt
The Budget has been described as bland, disappointing and only beneficial to retailers in France by the food and drink industry. The British Retail Consortium said the Budget did little for retailers or consumers. BRC director general Bill Moyes...
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Kerwin to drive cheesemaker's growth
Thirsk-based blue cheese maker Shepherds Purse has appointed John Kerwin associate director for corporate sales. Kerwin will focus on building sales through major national accounts, whether independent delis or top multiples. He said: "The...
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Colgate displays a sensitive side
Colgate is hoping to take a bite out of the sector for sensitive teeth with the launch of Sensitive Toothpaste next month. The newcomer will take Colgate into an arena dominated by GlaxoSmithKline's Sensodyne brand and own label products. It...
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When the Competition Commission last looked into the superma
This time, chairman Sir Derek Morris is acutely aware of the pressure for a fast result. On March 19, the secretary of state for trade and industry, Patricia Hewitt, set an August 12 deadline for the commission's report on the bids for Safeway by...