All The Grocer articles in 13 October 2007 – Page 3

News
In Brief: Time to taste; Pringles jingles; On-pack celebration

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Time to taste Duchy Originals has unveiled its autumn ad campaign , Less Haste More Taste, to communicate the time taken to produce each product. It includes poster s, press ads and a radio campaign.
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Is Cadbury losing the Bournville identity?

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cadbury's reputation as a company founded on philanthropic values took a knock last week when it announced 700 job cuts in England and the offshoring of significant production to Poland . But does its decision to close the 88-year-old...
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Retailers rally to boost British light lamb sales

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Hill farmers have welcomed a strategy by Sainsbury's to boost lamb consumption, but called on retailers to take further steps to clear the glut of light lamb - smaller animals that are usually exportedSainsbury's is introducing two ...
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B&M Retail plans to double size of estate

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Independent discount chain B&M Retail has set its sights on more than doubling its estate within the next five years.The retailer currently operates 48 B&M Bargains stores across the north of England - including eight recently acquired...
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Injunction blocks McVitie's fig rolls

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Thousands of packets of McVitie's fig rolls in the Irish Republic may have to be destroyed because of a dispute over their packaging.The High Court in Dublin granted an injunction to an Irish company, Jacobs, preventing their sale by...
News
Tesco starts selling big pomegranates

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Giant pomegranates the size of Galia melons have gone on sale in 500 Tesco stores around the UK.The huge fruits, called Wonderful, have been supplied by major Israeli exporter Agrexco and weigh in at 650g each - nearly twice the size of...
Comment and Opinion
The tipping point for label overload has been reached

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

The Grocer's labels quiz highlighted the lack of consensus on what is an effective label. The industry needs to strike a common sense balanceSo, how did you all get on in the label quiz ('Think you know your labels?', The Grocer, 18...
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NFU move may revive the polytunnel battle

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Soft fruit growers are playing the anti-polytunnel lobby at its own game in a move that threatens to reignite the battle over the plastic structures.Growers are asking NFU members nationwide to support a planning application for 20ha of...
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Morrisons' winning formula - Q&A and Availability

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

This small Morrisons store in the Derbyshire Dales may seem unassuming from the outside, but inside it is a shining example of the retailer's countrywide rebranding project. Just six weeks ago, Chapel-en-le-Frith was the second Morrisons store in...
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Get ready for a perfect storm over Christmas, Asda warns

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

The grocery industry is heading into a "perfect storm" as Christmas approaches because consumers are being forced to tighten their belts while raw material prices are on the rise, Asda's food trading director Darren Blackhurst has...
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Glendale frozen puds set to appear in stores

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Foodservice supplier Glendale Foods is poised to launch its premium range of frozen sweet and savoury suet-based puddings into the retail sector.The Great British Pudding range has pitched itself against premium pie producers in the...
Profiles and QandAs
My Alternative CV - Mike Igoe, retail director, PayPoint

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

What's your nickname? With a surname like Igoe to work with, too many to choose from! Who was your first teenage crush and why? I would have to say that Wonder Woman had a certain appeal at the time. When was the first time you got drunk and ...
News
McVitie's ordered to alter packaging

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

United Biscuits has been ordered to change the packaging for its McVitie's Fig Rolls before launching them in Ireland. Manufacturer Jacob Fruitfield Food Group, which has a 35% share of the Irish biscuit market, was granted a High Court...
News
WORLD NEWS - Aldi warns of basket price hike

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Aldi warns of basket price hike
News
Carlsberg packs out the booze aisle with offers

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Carlsberg continues to maintain its lead in the beer, wine and spirits category, recording 25% of promotional space in the major retailers last weekend.
News
South Africa focus will target ethical drinkers

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Constellation Europe is planning significant investment in the South African wine industry in an attempt to tap into the European market for ethical products.The company has announced its intention to buy Flagstone, a premium South...
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Feta supplier taking advantage of PDO

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

A Greek dairy supplier has unveiled plans to shake up the Feta cheese category and capitalise on its new Protected Designation of Origin status.FAGE, the Greek dairy giant behind the Total Greek Yoghurt brand, has introduced a new...
Profiles and QandAs
Acquisitions head leaves Tate & Lyle

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Tate & Lyle has refused to say why its head of mergers, acquisitions and investor relations left the company.Mark Robinson's exit last week has fuelled speculation over the future of chief executive Iain Ferguson, who faced criticism...
News
acid test

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

Expert's verdict: 6.5/10?The fishfingers are a little odd in the way they are packaged and it reminded me of packaging for sausages. It's a really high price point for fishfingers, too, so I think this could be off-putting....
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Abel & Cole talks open

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

The founder of organic veg box supplier Abel & Cole is reportedly looking for a buyer for the business.A deal could value Keith Abel's home delivery business, which has been successful in the south east of England, at £50m. Abel would...