All The Grocer articles in 15 November 2003 – Page 2
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Vitalite is next target
Vitalite will be the next brand in Dairy Crest’s stable to be given an image overhaul as the dairy giant revamps products acquired from Uniq last year.Speaking as the company unveiled a sharp rise in first half profit driven by growth from...
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The poisoned legacy
The OFT appears to be signalling its intention to take a more aggressive role in policing the multiples. John Wood reportsIn a further development, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Patricia Hewitt “clarified” her...
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TM Retail is set for joint venture roll-out
Somerfield and TM Retail’s joint c-store format could be rolled out to 200 TM Retail stores following trials, said trading director Paul Baxter.The partners have seen a leap in sales as they prepare to open their seventh trial “Somerfield...
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Home fixtures
Playing at home pays handsomely for Bells Stores, says Rod AddyBells Stores is doing a roaring trade in its north of England heartland and over the past 12 months has added £4.5m to its £51.9m sales of a year ago. This healthy £56.4m...
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Peroni faces Hellenic hero
Distributor Food Brokers is in talks with retailers to secure listings for what it claims is the first Greek lager brand to be launched in the UK.The company is working alongside the Heineken-owned Athenian Brewery in Greece to promote Alfa...
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Drinks show some spirit
Tesco moves up the chart for the second consecutive week to secure the number one position just ahead of Asda which has leapt up the chart by three places. While Asda is particularly strong on confectionery, Tesco has a number of strong...
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Strongbow’s safe to drink
Bulmers has assured retailers its cider is safe to drink as its Hereford plant emerged as the possible source of a Legionnaire’s disease scare.The company, which is part of Scottish & Newcastle and makes Strongbow, has become the focus of an...
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Money down the drain?
Suppliers fear trade investment budgets are out of control. But they can get a grip on their spending. Julian Hunt reportsIt’s easy to see why the board members are so concerned. When we asked top managers who sit on our...
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DEFRA targets excess residues
A programme to crack down on illegal pesticide residues in winter lettuces has been launched by the government.The campaign was launched this week by DEFRA junior minister Alun Michael.Despite the fact the annual report of the...
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Cut salt or face new label law
The government has warned that everyday foods could be labelled “high in salt” from February 2004 unless the food industry sets its own salt reduction targets.Health minister Melanie Johnson told this week’s “salt stakeholders” meeting that...
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A marriage of convenience
The Somerfield/TM Retail partnership is breeding a new generation of c-stores. Anne Bruce reports from WantageFrom the outside, the 2,100 sq ft store is colourful, decorated in Somerfield’s Mediterranean palette. And it is packed...
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Products stockpiled as poison probe continues
Butter and milk powder made using milk from Westbury Dairies’ direct suppliers is still being quarantined while investigations continue into an alleged poisoning. Wiltshire police are trying to identify a caller who contacted farmer co-op...
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‘Compassionate’ reward
Waitrose has been hailed as a welfare champion after scooping the title of Compassionate Supermarket of the Year.The food retail arm of the John Lewis Partnership was handed the award by the Compassion in World Farming Trust after beating...
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The new commandments
Employers must practice what they preach under regulations governing religious rightsThere are only 39 shopping days left to Christmas, but even more scary, it’s just a fortnight before new regulations come into force making it...
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White is the colour
Marks and Spencer has announced a new addition to its poultry range.After the successful launch of the Oakham Gold chicken, M&S is introducing Oakham White, a slower growing bird, raised free range and in barns.Labels will carry the...
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New group slams Code
An ombudsman to regulate the activities of the multiples is the only way to curb the worst abuses of supermarket power, according to a new coalition of trade associations representing small suppliers.In a letter to trade and industry...
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Multiples fearOFT clamp
The major multiples fear the Office of Fair Trading is threatening to interfere in the market on a massive scale after developments this week.The first occurred on Monday when it announced it was extending an investigation it began in...
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Golden Wonder recruits marketing chief Morgan
Golden Wonder has recruited Rob Morgan, director of Boots brands and product development, as marketing director. He will be responsible for Golden Wonder’s consumer marketing programme.In addition, Pete Fazal will join the company as sales...
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Carbolite fuels a craze
A new Carbolite confectionery range will give retailers the chance to cash in on the low carbohydrate diet craze, according to Retail Brands.The distributor has teamed up with Food Brokers and brought the brand – a big hit in the US – to...
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Grampian buys St Merryn Food
Grampian has ramped up its red meat operation with the purchase of St Merryn Food Group, one of the UK’s leading processors and a major supplier to Tesco.The move, which ends months of speculation, puts Grampian at the top of the red meat...
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