All The Grocer articles in 14 November 2009 – Page 3
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Big suppliers must back sustainable palm oil
WWF chief executive David Nussbaum calls for commitment to stop deforestation and climate change, and reduce the threat to species
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News
Asda supports south east Big Drink Debate
Asda has welcomed a government project to tackle excessive drinking in the South East.The Big Drink Debate, which is organised by The Public Health Group South East, will see a panel of representatives from the alcohol industry, NHS and...
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News
Booker Direct’s MD appointed to board
Mark Aylwin, MD of Booker Direct, has been appointed as an executive member of the Booker board.Under Aylwin's leadership, Booker Direct, which delivers direct to Booker's larger customers from three distribution centres in Hatfield,...
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News
Focus On World Cuisine: Lebanese and Moroccan food, anyone?
The Middle East has long been tipped as the next big thing in world cuisine, what with Lebanese restaurants such as new chain Le Comptoir Libanais winning rave reviews in London and Iranian restaurants spreading across the west of the capital.
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News
Napolina sets out to double annual sales
Napolina has outlined ambitious plans to double its turnover to £240m within the next five years.It would achieve the goal by becoming number one in markets where it was not yet leader and launching into new product areas, said marketing...
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Comment and OpinionEditor's Comment: Upping the calorie count will turn reds to amber and ambers to green
We are in dangerous territory here. The Grocer is playing with fire. But if a report crosses our desk showing the government’s recommended daily calorie calculations were WRONG, it’s our duty to report it. I’m sure the Food Standards Agency, along with the Department of Health, would like to sweep ...
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News
My Alternative CV: Tom Page, marketing director, Wagg Foods
Tom Page, sales and marketing director of Wagg Foods, on skiing, vertigo, Lord of the Rings and Uma Thurman
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News
Kit Kat also develops a rabbit habit
Not to be outdone in the great rabbit run, Nestlé is launching Kit Kat Bunny next month.The limited-edition chocolate bar features a seasonal bunny design embossed on a Kit Kat two-finger block with the same design on-pack (rsp: 40p per...
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News
Tribunal clears Nisa of dismissal allegations
A former Nisa-Today's employee, who claimed he had been forced to resign from his job following a row over Nisa's failed merger with Costcutter, has failed in his bid to win damages.An industrial tribunal this week dismissed allegations...
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Allan Wheelwright
Allan Wheelwright is HR director at William Jackson Food Group
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News
Aston Manor in lead with own-label cider after buying its rival
Aston Manor Brewery has become the UK's biggest supplier of own-label cider following its acquisition of rival Devon Cider Company and has set out its stall to double total sales to £100m by 2012.
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News
Groupe Aeroplan wins Johnston from PepsiCo
Tropicana and Quaker Oats boss David Johnston is leaving PepsiCo after 13 years to head up Groupe Aeroplan-Europe.Johnston will take up the role of president and CEO in January, with responsibility for the group's European business,...
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: A TV plot that just doesn’t add up
Kevin Hawkins wonders when will the BBC realise there is no evidence of supermarket profiteering
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News
Focus On World Cuisine: Uncle Ben’s leads in ad spend stakes
Despite the much talked of decline in advertising budgets during the recession, it's not all doom and gloom. Advertising budgets for the big spenders in world cuisine were in many cases higher than the previous year.
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News
Loyd Grossman eyes a piece of the action with new pizza offer
Premier Foods’ Loyd Grossman brand has made its chilled food debut with a new range of pizzas.
The range launched into Sainsbury’s this week in three flavours: Napoli salami, classic margherita and chicken arrabiata. Each pizza is priced… -
NewsAcid Test: Young's Micro Fish Fingers
Not 'micro' as in 'extra small' - it's the fish fingers that go in the microwave. Students rejoice!
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News
Morrisons: ‘Nothing fishy about Lindsay sustainability ads’
Morrisons has said it will re-run adverts on sustainable fish, despite Sainsbury's and four members of the public lodging complaints with the ASA.In the first of the two TV ads, actor Robert Lindsay was shown pushing a trolley through a...
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News
AG Barr to close site with loss of 98 jobs
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has this week announced restructuring plans that will lead to at least 98 job losses in its Mansfield warehouse. The move is a result of the integration of the Rubicon business in 2008. Under the proposals,...
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News
Bestway puts £6m into Coventry hub
Bestway has spent £6m redeveloping its main distribution hub in Coventry.The C&C giant has enlarged the site from 140,000 sq ft to 250,000 sq ft, giving its 52 Bestway and Batleys depots better availability. "To be...
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NewsGrocer 33: Immaculate Waitrose impresses
Waitrose's Cheadle Hulme branch was the only retailer to offer a full basket this week. The shop floor was immaculate and the staff were happy to help our shopper locate several items when he asked for assistance.
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