All The Grocer articles in 15 November 2008
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Pepsi to get new-look packaging in 2009
Pepsi is set for an overhaul of its packaging as part of a plan by owner PepsiCo to regain the initiative for its US soft drinks business.
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Fast food giants vow to get healthy
Six major fast food companies have pledged to reduce the amount of salt and fat in their meals.
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Wincanton and Culina in chilled combination
Logistics company Wincanton is to merge its UK chilled operation with rival supply chain company Culina Logistics.
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NewsWoolworths for sale in £1 bargain bin
Embattled high street giant Woolworths has been put up for sale for the token price of £1.
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‘Punk’ beer faces ban for binge drinking link
A beer called Punk IPA is set to be banned in Scotland over concerns that its name could encourage heavy drinking and antisocial behaviour.
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NewsHovis bounce helps as Premier meets banks over debt
The relaunch of Hovis has helped Premier Foods to a 9% hike in sales for the four months to 25 October, as the manufacturing giant continues to wrestle with its £1.7bn debt burden.
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Waitrose embroiled in Israeli produce controversy
Waitrose has been embroiled in an international row over the sale of produce grown in territories occupied by Israel on the West Bank.
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Are shoppers walking your way?
Independent retailers and wholesalers claim the credit crunch is driving a switch to convenience stores. Is it true, asks Beth Phillips
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In Season: sprats
Sprats are proving to be one of the niche success stories of the fish industry.
The species, which is one of the least well-known oil-rich fish, is proving popular across the UK, with an 80% increase in retail sales in the 52 weeks to… -
Comment and OpinionSecond Opinion: We still need to raise production
The EU is tightening up on pesticide use. So how do we feed the world?
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Sales of mince soaring as shopper purses squeezed
Sales of minced meat are in strong growth as consumers trade down from more expensive cuts in the credit crunch.Mince sales have grown 15.8% by value to £526m and 5.7% by volume to 144,000 tonnes in the last year [TNS 52w/e 2 November]....
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Taking rapeseed to the masses
It's been a busy year for Border Fields, what with a new chief executive, a rebranding and a bottle redesign. But the upheaval has all been worth it. Nick Hughes reports
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Landmark to revitalise Lifestyle Value
Landmark Wholesale is set to relaunch its own-label value range and its Winners promotional package to help retailers through the recession. The Lifestyle Value range would be relaunched in the new year to revitalise the brand and offer...
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The mother of invention
Recession generates gloomy headlines but also creates opportunities as shopper behaviour changes. The secret to surviving a downturn is to realise that innovation is more - not less - important when household spending is pinched. Retailers and suppliers should act now to create smart new revenue channels, says Nick Hughes
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Weak global market set to hit processor results
Robert Wiseman and Dairy Crest have warned that next year's results are likely to be hit by the weakening global market for dairy.Bulk cream returns had nosedived as international demand had fallen, Wiseman reported, with further falls...
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Lynx's new range gets Latin Fever
A shower gel and body spray that promise to ‘get men ready for the mating game’ are being added to Unilever’s Lynx portfolio.The Latin-inspired Lynx Fever range is being backed by a £3m marketing push. The shower gel is made with Brazilian...
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Let's give the hard sell to a great local story
Independents should work far harder at developing and shouting about their vital community role, says Jonathan James
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Third Party: It's time to find new ways to engage people
Retailers should look beyond reactive price-cutting in stores and embrace the concept of coupons, says Jared Keen
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Dunsmore tasked with the revival of Magners
The UK cider industry has welcomed the appointment of John Dunsmore to the top job at C&C, the Irish-based owner of troubled cider brand Magners.
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Comment and Opinion
Our man from DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing