All The Grocer articles in 12 April 2003 – Page 3

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    tracking the brew

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Brandons victim of cheap turkey imports

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Spar manager moves to Booker confectionery

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    McGettigan call for better deal

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Japan is recognised in the UK both as a source of trendy bee

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Ripe and ready avocados on a roll

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Better availability key driver of Tesco record

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    E-auction study sweeps aside bad press

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Sir; The Wholesale Confectionery & Tobacco Alliance

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Sir; Your alert on the implications of the EU Regulation..

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    The accidental grocers

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    We believe in seasonal and abundant produce!" declares a lar

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    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...