All The Grocer articles in 14 May 2011 – Page 3

  • Comment and Opinion

    Third Party: Next gen EDI is here. Don’t get left behind

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    There are huge benefits to moving your electronic trading to next generation web-based platforms, says David Grosvenor

  • News

    Blue Dragon in barbecue sector debut

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Blue Dragon is eyeing the barbecue market with a new range of sticky sauces. The four-strong range, available now, comprises Chinese BBQ, Char Sui, Peking and Teriyaki (rsp: £1.49 for 300g).

  • BAKERY MAY 11
    News

    Focus On Bakery: Bakery falls flat

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Over-promotion has left the bakery sector flat and white bread is still losing favour. But suppliers remain stoic, looking to innovation to grab market share. Nick Hughes reports

  • News

    Focus On Bakery: Innovations

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Kingsmill is following rival Warburtons into the sandwich alternatives sector with a range of flatbread products. Developed to meet growing consumer needs for lunchtime products that offer variety, the range includes 50/50 Wraps, 50/50 Pockets, Pockets and Deli Softs.

  • News

    Soda bagels for Genesis Crafty bakery

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    A bakery is bringing a modern twist to traditional Irish soda bread by moving it into the bagel market.Genesis Crafty's Soda Bagel (rsp: £1.39) is being rolled out to 400 Tescos following test marketing. The Northern Ireland-based bakery...

  • News

    Oat So Simple gets two new ranges as Paw Ridge is axed

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    PepsiCo is rolling out two new ranges under its Oat So Simple brand one of which will replace failed children’s range Paw Ridge.

    The company is axing the kids range after less than two years and introducing a range of four new kids’…

  • News

    Retail associations hit out at ‘failure’ of PDF

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    The self-regulatory body for the newspaper and magazine sector has been branded a "failure" by retail associations.The Press Distribution Forum was formed last year by newstrade wholesalers and publishers in response to an Office of Fair...

  • News

    Animal protein return to feed is a step closer

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Controversial feeding practices from pre-BSE days are one step closer to being reintroduced, after an influential EU committee produced a document endorsing the feeding of animal by-products to pork, poultry and farmed fish.

  • Profiles and QandAs

    The Human Angle: Paul Fox, Bennett Opie

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    A good employer offers employees the opportunity to reach their full potential. I enjoy working within a team where everyone has access to senior management.

  • FARM FOODS
    News

    What’s behind the amazing resurgence of discounters?

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    They are grabbing market share gains as they wow shoppers with quality and value, but does their financial model restrict further growth, asks James Halliwell

  • VICTORIA-SWING
    Profiles and QandAs

    My Alternative CV: Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Victoria Swing, senior brand manager at Betty Crocker, on A-ha, brand ownership and eating lots of cake

  • News

    WWF inducts Alpro into Climate Savers

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Alpro has become the first European food manufacturer to be granted entry to WWF's Climate Savers ­programme.The soya product supplier joins a list of companies including Coca-Cola Enterprises and Supervalu, who the WWF believes are...

  • News

    Yorkshire Provender aims its fresh soups at young workforce

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Premium soup supplier Yorkshire Provender is stepping into Innocent Veg Pots territory with the launch of fresh single-serve soups. The three-strong range described by the company as combining the convenience of soup with the sustenance...

  • News

    Tesco is hauled over coals after wine pricing ‘error’

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Alcohol Concern has raised doubts over Tesco's commitment to responsible retailing after the supermarket this week sold wine at 4p below duty plus VAT.Tesco was selling a six-bottle case online for £12.78 equivalent to £2.13 a bottle ...

  • KELLY-WATSON
    Profiles and QandAs

    NFU adviser shuffle sees Watson move to poultry chief role

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    The NFU has made its latest appointment in a major reshuffle of its chief advisers, with Kelly Watson taking over from Robert Newbery as chief poultry adviser. Watson has worked as NFU poultry adviser for the past two years. Having grown...

  • SHARWOODS BHUT JOLOKIA
    Analysis and Features

    Acid Test: Sharwood's Bhut Jolokia curry sauce

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    With each jar containing one Bhut Jolokia chilli – claimed to be 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce – this is targeted at consumers looking for a “hot hit”

  • Comment and Opinion

    Is Iceland about to melt away?

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    If Malcolm Walker and co decide not to buy Iceland, it could well disappear.

  • News

    Fears over E242 in school drinks

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Sir, Your feature 'Soft drinks harden up' (Focus on Soft Drinks, The Grocer, 30 April) was interesting and it was good that school drinks were touched on. However it illustrates the confusion over the phrase ' school compliance'.

  • OWN LABEL AWARD WINNER
    News

    Own-Label Awards 2011: The Oscars of own-label

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    At a glittering and sellout ceremony, this year’s Own-Label Food & Drink Awards were the biggest and most fiercely fought ever. Rob Brown reports

  • Category Report

    Technology & Supply Chain 2011

    2011-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Don’t be fooled by appearances. Today, hackers pose perhaps the greatest threat to business, stealing customer data on behalf of their highly organised criminal paymasters. So what can businesses do to protect themselves? Rob Brown reports They used to wear masks and tote shotguns. Today they sit in darkened ...