All The Grocer articles in 17 October 2009
Previous issues.
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Sodexo boss lined up for Brakes
Frank McKay is to be replaced as chief executive of Brakes by Sodexo Europe CEO Philip Jansen, The Grocer has learned.
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Government agrees to VAT changes in victory for The Grocer
The government is set to give retailers 28 days to change their prices when it returns the VAT rate to 17.5% on 1 January.
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Cracking first TV ad for Wensleydale
The Wensleydale Creamery is launching its first ever television advert to reinforce its authentic credentials in consumers' minds.
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Coke boss Kent adopts recovery position
Coca Cola chief executive Muhar Kent has hailed the beginning of a global economic recovery, as growth in emerging markets helped the soft drinks giant to a 2% rise in sales volumes.
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Bulletin: Cadbury figures; VAT on food; Tesco shares up
Confectioner surprises with strong Q3; new tax could hit grocery; speculation buoys mults' share price
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Report raises fertility risks of white wine and beer
White wine can significantly reduce the chances of women undergoing IVF treatment becoming pregnant – while men hoping to become father should avoid beer, scientists have warned.
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Cadbury piles pressure on Kraft with strong third quarter
Cadbury has piled the pressure on Kraft to come up with a larger bid after revealing better than expected results during its third quarter.
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Police launch probe into fake organic meat
Surrey police have launched a fraud investigation into the alleged supply of meat falsely labelled as organic to UK supermarkets.
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UK's food and drink exports soar once again
Exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks rose 10.2% to £4.82bn in the first six months of the year, according to new research commissioned by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).
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Veg Pots inspire new premium stew range
The success of Innocent's Veg Pots is catching. Alan Rosenthal, former buyer for Spanish food supplier Brindisa, has created Stewed! a range of chilled exotic premium stews.The four-strong range of Stewed! products (rsp:...
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Scotland should prepare for a hangover
Alcohol restrictions are both misguided and contrary to competition law, says Kevin Hawkins
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Research needs to be grounded in real life
Segmentation studies can offer vital insight, says Bryan Urbick - but only if they allow for the complexity of human nature
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Pukka Pies upgrades to family size
Pukka Pies has launched its first family-size pies with the aim of becoming market leader in the family-size hot pie market.The 700g pies come in chicken and steak varieties (rsp: £3.89) and will be in Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco from...
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Lamb industry ‘must woo younger eaters’
Lamb producers from across the world have pledged to work together in a landmark move aimed at boosting consumption and production.
Younger consumers needed to be encouraged to eat more, the first International Sheepmeat Forum concluded,… -
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Former Greencore director to head up sales team at Lyons
Former Greencore commercial director Jonathan Hodgson is to lead the sales team at seafood supplier Lyons Seafood.Hodgson brought 22 years of experience in the food and drink industry to the role and was perfectly placed to drive Lyons'...
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Eismann UK sets up frozen food delivery operation for elderly
Frozen food home delivery retailer Eismann UK has launched into meals on wheels with a new venture, Country Home Foods.
The company is similar to Eismann UK, which delivers frozen ready meals ordered through a catalogue or the website and… -
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Sir Terry criticising education standards hints at defection
Retailers usually confine their political comments to tax and regulations. But could Sir Terry’s foray into education be the start of a new career? By Alex Black
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Petty Wood’s cover withdrawn as jitters hit distribution sector
Petty Wood, which handles distribution to independent retailers for brands including Duchy Originals and Sacla', has had its trade credit insurance withdrawn by Atradius.The move by the UK's second-largest credit insurer means suppliers...
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Twilight conditioner joins Surf detergent
Unilever hopes to repeat the success of Surf Twilight Sensations with the £5.3m launch of fabric conditioner version Comfort Twilight Sensations.The two scented liquid concentrates, Jasmine & Black Gardenia and Vanilla & Black...
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Editor's Comment: Sir Terry's latest role model must be Swampy
While Sir Terry Leahy's comments on "woefully low" education standards made front page news, his IGD speech reminded me of a secondhand car, polished up to look new.