All The Grocer articles in 15 October 2005 – Page 4
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Drivers can drink away
Shloer is adding to the growing craze in ‘posh pop’ with a winter drink that can be drunk cold or heated up to make a hot toddy.The Red Grape, Elderberry & Clove limited-edition variant blends fruity flavours with spicy notes and is the...
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It’s a Rudi awakening
One of the surprise hits of Anuga? A snack product made from cream cheese coated in chocolate. It sounds disgusting but is surprisingly tasty – and buyers were flocking to Landfrisch Molkerei’s stand to try out what they saw as a truly innovative...
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Aussie mango sales ‘will soar’
Premium Australian mango sales are set to grow by four times year on year between now and March, according to importer Minor Weir & Willis.The company said it would be bringing in four to six tonnes of the fruit each week until the end of...
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King: we’ll overtake Asda
Sainsbury will overtake Asda to become the number two supermarket by sales in 2006 if the current rates of growth at both retailers continue, says chief executive Justin King.“If Asda doesn’t grow, which it hasn’t been doing, and we continue as...
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It Asda be In Colour
Asda has promised its support to the Fresh Produce Consortium’s planned campaign, Eat in Colour, and has urged its rivals to do the same. Fresh produce marketing manager Alison Dakin said Asda would offer financial backing to the drive and...
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Asda ‘chip away’ plan sparks ire
Asda has caused outrage among its warehouse workers after a leaked document revealed it was considering implementing cost-saving measures at the expense of health and safety regulations.The ‘Warehouse Chip Away Strategy 2005’ document, seen by...
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‘The police aren’t bothered’
Independent retailers are so disillusioned with how the police handle reported shop crime that they are taking the law into their own hands, according to The Grocer’s latest reader panel survey.Some shop owners even claim that police condone...
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Morrisons boosts its bottled ales
Morrisons is to dedicate a new bay to a range of speciality beers, signifying its confidence in the niche market segment.The 25-strong range of international speciality beers, which will sit alongside the current range of 60 bottled ales and...
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Well, it sure ain’t posh or Beck’s…
No-frills products are muscling in on what was once sacred brand territory. Stefan Chomka looks at the rise of the value brandsCan you name the top-selling bottled water brand in France? What about the number one beer in Germany? Too...
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Suppliers show the whey ahead
Flavoured drinks made from whey, that very unglamorous byproduct of the cheese-making process, could be the next big thing in the health market – judging by the huge number of products on display at Anuga.Whey was being drunk for medicinal...
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Age means strength
Edinburgh-based brewer Innis & Gunn is starting its third year of business with two new products.The Scottish brewer’s 7.7% abv Cask Strength Oak Aged Beer (rsp: £1.85) is a premium line extension, which will be exclusive to Asda until...
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Sparkling love affair continues
British consumers are trading up to specific vintage and blended Champagnes, adding both value and volume to the marketBritain’s love affair with Champagne continues, with record shipments in 2004, according to the Champagne...
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Ad legislation scrapped by Irish
Plans for legislation to curb alcohol advertising in the Irish Republic have been shelved by the government, provoking angry criticism inside and outside parliament.The news comes as pressure continues to mount for alcohol advertising to...
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All in the spirit of a balancing act
Consumers are prepared to splash out on their favourite spirits brands as a special treat at Christmas, while the growing popularity of home cocktails has fuelled interest in liqueursPrice promotion on spirits at Christmas is a...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: EnlivenCompany: DCS EuropePrice: 99p per productEnliven Active Care range includes a 2-in-1 shampoo, aftershave balm, shower gel,...
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Companies House chasing Unwins’ annual accounts
Troubled off-licence chain Unwins has confirmed it is more than three months overdue in filing its annual accounts at Companies House.The latest full-year accounts were due to be filed by June 22, but Companies House has entered a note flagging...
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