All The Grocer articles in 18 December 2004 – Page 3

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    Blueberry sizes up

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury is stocking what it describes as a giant blueberry.The size of a grape, it is three times larger than the usual variety. Fruit buyer Craig Sibbitt said: “Blueberries have long been known as power packs of nutritional goodness, and...

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    Highlights brightens up biscuits

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury is making its first foray into better-for-you biscuits through its licensing agreement with Burton’s Foods.The move is also Burton’s first crack at the sector and follows a two-year development programme.Burton’s also plans to...

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    The people behind Caravan

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    >>The third of three features on the trade’s welfare charityThe grocery industry’s charity, Caravan, is a vital lifeline for many pensioners – not only does it help financially but it also gives practical support and a point of...

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    Pledge from La Baume

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Languedoc brand La Baume is promising the latest releases in its £6.99 Selection range combine the best of French and New World techniques.Waitrose is the first UK stockist of the two wines – La Baume Selection White 2002 which is a blend of...

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    authors of innovation are foodservice

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    from Kenneth Mitchell, managing director, Euro Fine FoodsSir; With reference to the letters and the editor’s reflections on new product development (The Grocer, December 4, p24).Why is everyone so surprised that the market place...

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    Tesco closes gap with Asda

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Asda’s seven-year reign as the UK’s cheapest supermarket is being challenged by arch rival Tesco, according to new research by The Grocer.The trends highlighted in the results of the six-month review of The Grocer 33 and in our new pricing...

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    How to maximise return on trade investment: the experts tell all

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Heinz, Britvic, Scottish Courage, Shloer and Ilchester Cheese are among the suppliers discussing how you can maximise return on trade investment at The Grocer’s first conference on this hot issue.Scottish Courage MD off-trade Keith Hogg will be...

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    Festive salmon sales a-leaping

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Suppliers are hailing brisk demand for salmon, especially premium lines, as the Christmas period approaches.Sales are particularly strong for smaller gutted fish used for smoking and for the fresh portion market.Allan Miller, sales...

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    The Acid Test

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesSolidarnosc vodkaFrom: Naughty BoySolidarnosc Vodka is made from a Polish recipe by a distillery with more than 100 years of experience. The recipe has...

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    A-B’s McAndry goes to Halewood

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Halewood International has appointed Neil McAndry from Anheuser-Busch as its new head of sales.McAndry had been with Anheuser-Busch since 1991 and held a variety of senior management positions, including country manager of Ireland and trade...

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    Exodus from The Top 50

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Relentless consolidation saw chain after chain snapped upTesco kicked off the feeding frenzy with Adminstore in January and before the ink was dry on The Grocer Top 50 in February, everyone and their dog had joined in. By...