All The Grocer articles in 17 October 2009 – Page 3

  • News

    Focus On Cakes & Biscuits: Chewing the fat

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Never ones to be killjoys, the FSA suggests on the Eat Well website that people should swap their cake or biscuit treat for a currant bun or malt loaf with low-fat spread. Delicious.

  • JO DENNEY-FINCH IGD
    News

    Rising input costs are still biggest challenge

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Delegates at the IGD convention said rising input costs were still the biggest challenge for the grocery industry, ahead of overseas competition, slow consumer spending and difficulties raising capital.

  • CHARLIE-WRIGHT
    News

    Critical Eye... on kids with machetes and big sparkly power drills

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Stop the presses! We're drinking too much. (Yawn.) If it's not the BrewDog'n'meths cocktails making you sleepy, it's probably because you've heard this a million times before. Booze makes you fat, makes you fight, makes you f-...feel unwell. The...

  • News

    Gonzo beer exclusive to Tesco stores

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    US brewer Flying Dog has won listings in Tesco for two of its beers.The Maryland-based brewer's 5.5% abv Classic Pale Ale and 7.8% Gonzo Imperial Porter a dark beer with a rich, malty body are being shipped into 169 Tesco stores this...

  • News

    Cathedral City sets out to be Heinz Beanz of cheese

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest has kicked off a multi-million pound bid to establish Cathedral City as the Heinz Baked Beanz of the dairy category with a £10m relaunch.Starting in November, the three-phase strategy will encompass a packaging and logo...

  • News

    Tesco clears stock to make room for banks

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Tesco is clearing the storerooms of some of its Extra stores to use as bank branches.The retailer has started storing back stock on the shop floor on its top shelves and is planning to use the free space in storerooms to help achieve its...

  • News

    Seattle’s bacontrepreneurs

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    From sporting accidents and TV shows to Jewish weddings and late-night chats, J&D's had an unusual start. But is the UK ready for Seattle's latest export? By Simon Creasey

  • SHOPLIFTER
    News

    Shops fight back!

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    From CCTV to a police station in the store, Beth Phillips looks at how indies are taking a lead in deterring criminals

  • News

    Pie auction is a big fat tease

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Retailers looking to make a pastry-based killing need look no further than eBay, where a cancelled order from Asda has resulted in a million unwanted pies going up for sale at the bargain (opening) price of 99p.However, within a day the asking price...

  • Profiles and QandAs

    The Human Angle: Ray Hanley, Ginsters

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    What's it like to work for your company? Ginsters (a division of Samworth Bros) is a private company and has a very flat structure that gives each individual autonomy and full accountability in their role. Decision-making is extremely quick and this empowers our teams to continually focus on improvement in ...

  • News

    My Alternative CV: Laura Willems, brand manager, Mentos and Smint

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Laura Willems, Mentos and Smint brand manager, on strawberries, laughter and blood pressure machines

  • News

    Jameson aims to drive trial with smaller bottle

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Pernod Ricard has unveiled plans to boost the appeal of Jameson whiskey among young men, aided by the introduction of a smaller bottle size.The Irish whiskey brand has recorded 6.6% growth to £1.3m this year [Nielsen 52w/e 9 September...

  • News

    Focus On Cakes & Biscuits: Television ads drive sector in recession

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    There have been big changes in advertising budgets in the cakes and biscuits category both up and down. And the money that is being spent is almost exclusively destined for TV.

  • News

    Strike action may harm workforces, warns FDF

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Britain's biggest union, Unite, has come under fire as it ups the ante in its attack on food and drink manufacturers.Unite was set to ballot members for strike action at Carlsberg UK following a dispute over job losses in distribution....

  • PAW RIDGE
    News

    Acid Test: Paw Ridge

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Don't hate it just because the pun's so awful. This clever way to trick kids into eating porridge actually tastes pretty good too

  • News

    Saturday Essay: Sustainable tuna is an achievable target

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Susan Jackson on how the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation can ensure effective conservation of tuna

  • News

    Consumers confused about fats

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    British consumers are confused over the fat content and health value of foods, according to new research.Some 11% of 1,234 UK adults surveyed by the Chilean Hass Avocado Association thought avocados were unhealthy and 19% believed all...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Go on, tell us the one about the old bint...

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Remember Horsham c-store owner John O'Sullivan, who hit on the cunning ruse of using humorous fake headlines on his news stand to attract punters? A bit like the Express printing all those hilarious spoof stories about the assassination of Princess...

  • News

    Brown named chairman of 99p Stores

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    The former managing director of high street retailer Wilkinson, Gordon Brown, has been appointed chairman of 99p Stores.

    Brown said he was planning to take 99p Stores to the “next level” and ensure its continued growth.

    “More…

  • News

    Quality Test: Own-label healthy eating fromage frais, 500g

    2009-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's fromage frais was a touch bland to the taste. It had also separated slightly in the pot, costing it a further point.