All The Grocer articles in 17 March 2001 – Page 4

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    Families are urged to rub in their Love with Dove on Mother'

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Lever Fabergé is planning a major push behind its Dove brand in the run up to Mother's Day on March 25. PoS in the multiples ­ including hanging banners, posters and shelf trays with the strapline Say it with Dove this Mother's Day' ­ will be a...

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    Revamp for Eridge Vale

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Landmark is building on the success of its own label cider business with a revamp of its Eridge Vale range. The new packs will be phased into the business in the next few weeks. Landmark's ciders also include Spectra and White Storm. Own brand...

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    Ferguson leads the evolution

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Bird's Eye Wall's chairman Iain Ferguson has been appointed senior vice president of corporate development across the Unilever estate. As chairman, Ferguson was responsible for the launch of Birds Eye Wall's Enjoy! brand and the restructure of its...

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    Extension to tequila

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Beverage Brands is tapping into the growing demand for tequila and is extending its premium packaged drink based on the Mexican spirit. Six months ago it launched Ca'quila, a mix of agave cactus juice and lime. It is now introducing a Ca'quila...

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    Piat stays in shape to fend off the New World

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    The new look for the French wine brand Piat d'Or has been unveiled by Percy Fox. The Guinness UDV subsidiary has spent £250,000 on a plan to revitalise the brand which once led the market. The brand has looked the same since it was launched in...

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    St Peter's gets multipack format

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Suffolk microbrewer St Peter's is moving its beers into a multipack presentation box. The move has been prompted by its success in export sales, particularly in the US, but the pack will be available in the UK. Managing director George Wortley...

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    They're gunning for you

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Nick Brown's assertion in this magazine this week that the supermarket supply chain is not to blame for foot and mouth disease, will please the multiples' head offices. But, in certain other quarters, it will be greeted with dismay. For unseen yet...

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    Last hurdle for Ice Wine

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Canadian Ice Wine is unlikely to make it on to UK shelves until May at the earliest, despite the EU signalling approval last week. Some stocks have already arrived in the UK but it has to gain final clearance from Europe and must be certified for...

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    Maclellan's pâté plan

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Speciality pâté producer Castle Maclellan has spruced up its range with six new products and updated packaging. The new variants are oven roasted chicken with tarragon; Scottish smoked seafood; luxury salmon; oven roasted mushroom with garlic and...

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    Retail spotlight: Mauritius SuperU

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    A taste for the exotic Mauritius' SuperU has learnt the knack of catering for both the rich holidaymakers and ethnically diverse locals. Clive Beddall reports If there were a global award for the most exotic location for a supermarket, a top...

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    Some stick from Swizzels

    2001-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Swizzels Matlow is extending its 5p Drumstick Lolly range with the addition of strawberry & lemon and cola & blackcurrant flavours. It is also launching a bite-size version of its Refreshers Chews and Drumsticks with a new stick pack' variant of...