All The Grocer articles in 17 March 2001 – Page 3
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A breed apart
Colin Breed, MP for South East Cornwall, & the Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs & Agriculture The foot and mouth outbreak has dominated the agenda and, sadly, looks as if it will continue to do so. While the immediate concern must...
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Another healthy dose of Reale-ity
Pasta Reale has added a new variant to its fresh organic pasta range. Tortelloni Mediterranean Vegetables and Cheese is made with organic courgettes, onion, tomatoes and peppers (rsp: £2.29). It joins the existing organic range which was launched a...
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Andre takes his game to Xtremes
Wilkinson Sword has signed up tennis ace Andre Agassi to front the marketing campaign for Xtreme III, its latest razor launch. Xtreme III is positioned to combine the performance of system razors with the convenience of disposable razors. With…
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Tasting panel: Golden Glory Ale
Fron Badger Brewery TARGET CONSUMER Tim Ireland, 37, is head of product development for a loudspeaker manufacturer When it comes to beer I fall into the traditional camp. Brought up on a diet of cask ales and the odd continental lager, I find the...
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Courvoisier aims for cognac crown
The balance of the power in the UK cognac market is shifting. The cognac market grew 4.2% (volume) last year [ACNielsen]. Most of this was generated by grocery multiples with other trade channels in decline. Martell, soon to be acquired by...
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Human resources: Why c-stores must look after their most val
Convenience store bosses must attract and retain high quality staff if they are to exploit their main strength service. Trevor Dixon, Association of Convenience Stores chief executive, told delegates to the annual conference in Birmingham this...
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Safeway: Fresh to Go adds flourish
Safeway is to roll out its flamboyant Fresh to Go hot food offer as 50 of its larger stores nationwide are revamped. It is also putting a freshly cooked food area into its smaller stores as they are refitted and redesigned. Staff nationwide are...
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Belgium: Strike action threatened as GB knuckles down to Car
Belgium's GB stores are expected to close today (Saturday) as staff strike in protest at pay and conditions. A spokesman said that the introduction of night shifts and selected salary increases, rather than across the board raises, had prompted...
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Suppliers: Princes restructures to spread further across EU
Princes Group has restructured as it gears up to expand its operations in continental Europe. Canned meat, fish, sandwich spreads, canned fruit and vegetables, cooking sauces, pastas and oil operations are all affected in the shake-up. The...
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Suppliers: Geest achieves double digit growth
Strong demand for fresh prepared food in the UK and on the continent helped prepared food specialist Geest deliver double digit earnings and sales growth during 2000. Finance director Mark Pullen said the group will open at least four new UK...
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Milk rounds take water aboard
The Classic Mineral Water Company has linked up with Dale Farm Milk to deliver water on milk rounds in Northern Ireland. The water firm plans to sell bulk packs 6x2litre and 3x5litre boxes from Dale Farm's milk floats, which distributes...
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News special: foot & mouth crisis week 4
Europe's free trade will come under scrutiny Julian Hunt, Uppsala, Sweden European farm ministers are being urged to adopt a more holistic approach towards the food chain in the wake of the foot and mouth crisis and the spread of BSE. Margareta...
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News special: foot & mouth crisis week 4
Brown: chain is off the hook "It is clear to me the outbreak is nothing to do with supermarkets or the modern supermarkets' supply chain. Nor is it to do with the number of abattoirs." The minister of agriculture this week drew a line in the sand...
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IFE 2001 preview: Food from Britain
FFB: world class fare Food from Britain has been working hard to help British companies of all sizes maximise their IFE presence Food from Britain will be demonstrating a wealth of regional speciality food and drink at this year's IFE and many...
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IFE 2001 preview: when, where, how
Dates: Sunday 25-Wednesday 28 March 2001 Venue: ExCel, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1XL Tel: 020 7476 0101 Fax: 020 7476 1818 www.excel-london.co.uk Times: 10.00am-17.30pm each day. The last admission for visitors will be at 17.00pm...
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IFE 2001 preview: Now this is show business
Big names and a new venue promise to make IFE 2001 a must for the food and drink industry When it opens later this month, IFE 2001 the UK's largest exhibition devoted exclusively to food and drink promises to be one of the most memorable ...
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IFE 2001 preview: International: The world on a plate
Exhibitors and visitors promised a smooth path to Docklands' venue IFE's move to the new ExCel exhibition centre in London's Docklands, with its proximity to London City Airport and good rail links, has whetted the appetite of international...
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IFE 2001 preview: Frozen food: relevance to the fore
The frozen section at the exhibition will be 10% bigger than in 1999 A great opportunity for retailers to "keep a step ahead in the race" is promised by the British Frozen Food Federation, which has thrown its weight behind the frozen zone at this...
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IFE 2001 preview: Cheese and meat: top quality
Cheese, dairy and meat will be a big feature of IFE. For cheese buyers and lovers there will be lots of opportunities to sample as the cheese and dairy section will include a tasting area featuring winners of the World Cheese Awards, while a...
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IFE 2001 preview: Innovation Zone programme
Programme may be subject to alteration * all sessions are free to visitors, with the exception of the Business Breakfast which must be booked in advance SUNDAY 11.00 World of cheese Staff training to increase deli counter sales UK Cheese...
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