All The Grocer articles in 16 June 2001 – Page 3

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    FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE: Milk production resists effect of he

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Farmers can expand their output without any great quota acquisition costs FMD is still taking its toll on the UK cattle population, although at a lower rate than in March and April. The total number of cattle slaughtered topped the half a million...

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    The only organics to enjoy

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Sir; We have a compelling need to finally end the confusion concerning two completely contrasting food offerings; namely Unilever's Birds Eye brand, Enjoy! and the refreshingly different organic food range from The Enjoy Organic company. The...

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    Wal-Mart in the UK: European strengths

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    He's successor to Allan Leighton, a tough guy with a great brain', and while it's his job to make Wal-Mart work in Europe, steamrollering is out. Dave Ferguson speaks exclusively to Clive Beddall in his first major UK interview Allan Leighton is...

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    Opinion: Keep an eye on this lot

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Blair and Co's creation of a Department of Environment, Food, Rural Affairs and Almost Everything Else to replace MAFF has been given a courteous welcome by grocery's great and good. But they would be well advised to keep a wary eye on its progress....

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    The Grocer focus on petcare:

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    analysis by Sheila Eggleston - P&G's Iams shakes up the sector - Spectrum of products widening - Pets catered for like humans - Wet food strongest but dry growing - Multipacks push multiple sales The battle lines are drawn in wet and dry...

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    Retail Price Index: Fruit 'n' veg hit inflation

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Food price inflation surged to 5.3% in the 12 months to mid-May, up from 3.7% in April. The government's latest RPI figures also showed the headline rate for all items rising from 1.8% to 2.1%. The main reason was a 24.5% upturn in seasonal food....

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    Marc Xero gets rosé

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    International Wine Services is building on the success of its Marc Xero brand with the introduction of a rosé. This follows the Chardonnay and Merlot, sales of which sales took the brand into the top 20 wine brands within six months of launch. The...

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    Organics: Sainsbury's range grows and moves to mainstream

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury is drawing its organic offer into the mainstream as it remerchandises stores across its portfolio, and adds 100 lines to the range. The latest additions will bring Sainsbury's total of organic lines up to 1,000. Organic cereals, pasta,...

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    Trading hours: Middleditch gunning for LibDem's Sunday move

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Spar MD Morton Middleditch has vowed to fight proposals to liberalise Sunday trading legislation by LibDem peer Lord Clement-Jones. The former Kingfisher director is asking retailers for cash to fund a campaign to scrap the six-hour Sunday trading...

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    Redesign for Malt House Vintners

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Booker has invested heavily in a redesign for the 250 labels in its Malt House Vintners wine range. This will also feature the introduction of the Malt House Vintners Quality Seal (MHVQ) which will go on every bottle. This represents a promise of...

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    Wal-Mart in the UK: The last word

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Compare and contrast...what the industry had to say at the time of Asda's takeover and the words of wisdom they're offering now, two years on Ex-Tesco chairman Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth (May 1999) "Before entering a new market you must feel you...

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    Wal-Mart in the UK: The price is right

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Czarnowski examines the effect EDLP has had on Asda's relentless growth in market share Asda's story has much of the blockbuster novel to it. Founded by grounded Yorkshire farmers, once dancing on the brink of bankruptcy, re-incarnated as...

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    We are sailing...

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Mumm champagne's links with sailing are to continue under its new owner Allied Domecq. This week it announced there would be a full season of support for the sport with the highlight being the sponsorship of the Skandia Life Cowes Week in August....