All The Grocer articles in 18 December 2010 – Page 2
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NewsCampaign Trail: Halls Soothers’ saucy kiss
Cadbury is starting the new year in a saucy mood with the return of its steamy Halls Soothers advert, The Kiss. The £1m campaign marks the brand's first advertising since 2005 and the ad will be on air for three weeks from 3 January.
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NewsMelt-in-middle fish cake from Seachill
Seachill is hoping to reinvigorate the flagging fishcakes sub-category with the first branded melt-in-the-middle product. Saucy Centre Fishcakes from The Saucy Fish Co come in smoked haddock with a Davidstow Cheddar sauce, and salmon with...
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NewsSugro starts buying group to support smaller wholesalers
Sugro UK has set up a new buying group for smaller snacks, soft drinks and confectionery wholesalers. Acorn will support wholesalers that have annual impulse turnover of £3m or less and are too small to strike decent terms with...
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Comment & Opinion
Retailers should narrow focus on top brands
Range rationalisation in most product segments leads to higher profits and drives innovation
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Ex-Findus boss takes up top position at Gü puds
Just weeks after his exit from Findus Group, Mark Escolme is back in business as the new MD of Gü. Escolme was confirmed this week as the replacement for Gü's current MD Mike Hodgson, who has been with the company since 2006.
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Profiles
Born takes over at helm of Wincanton
Logistics giant Wincanton has named Eric Born as its new CEO following a restructuring of the business. Born moves up from the role of COO, replacing Graeme McFaull, who has been at the helm since December 2005. Wincanton said...
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NewsTesco ups bogof dairy deals despite promise
Tesco has increased the number of bogof deals it runs on dairy products by almost a third despite a pledge to cut down on such deals to tackle food waste. According to Assosia, the chain has run 404 bogof deals across the chilled dairy...
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NewsIndustry fears Fish Fight blow to salmon and tuna
Fears are mounting in the fishing industry that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's forthcoming C4 series on fish will spark a consumer backlash against salmon and tuna. Hugh's Fish Fight is scheduled to air in January. As well as exploring the...
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Let me know if you can find a better value deal than this issue of The Grocer
It's said that retail is detail. Well, there is a lot of detail in this week's bumper issue.
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Comment & Opinion
Don’t fall foul of bait pricing laws
Sir, The OFT's new market report gives retailers further clarity about when certain pricing promotions are in breach of consumer protection law ('OFT opens first cases in crackdown on misleading pricing', The Grocer, 4 December).
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NewsDairy farmer guilty of inspector assault
A Dorset dairy farmer who beat up a Food Standards Agency inspector during an inspection has been given a criminal record. David Yeatman was also found guilty of two offences under food hygiene regulations by Bournemouth Magistrates Court...
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NewsFlora to shift focus from health to family appeal
Unilever is gearing up for a major revamp of its Flora spreads portfolio in the new year. The company plans to move away from the health focus that has characterised much marketing and communication for Flora in recent times and return...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Andrew Quinlan
I started as a hobby making cider and fruit juice how I liked them. I can't think of a better way to spend my working days!
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation
Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation, on cheap burgers, the Dambusters and appearing on Indian TV riding his motorbike
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Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: Pledge to keep employability on the agenda
UK food and drink companies must work together to improve skills and employment in the sector, says Justin King
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NewsMusgrave sells first Somerfield store two years after buying it
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has finally sold its first former Somerfield store to an independent retailer. The wholesaler snapped up 13 stores from The Co-operative Group in January 2009 and planned to sell them to independents under the...
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Give clear advice on healthy eating
Sir, "Eating five fruit and veg a day won't help you to beat cancer" screamed a recent press headline. With Christmas around the corner, sensational media reports could lead to confusion about what people should eat. This is...
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NewsHeinz first to adopt new WeightWatchers’ points
Heinz has become the first supplier to overhaul its WeightWatchers range in line with the new ProPoints system and in time to appeal to weight conscious consumers in the new year. The £112m Weight Watchers from Heinz (WWfH) range is...
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Booker adds to own-label snack range
Booker has added three new products to its own-label snacks range. Monkey nuts, spicy cashews and prawn crackers increase the range, launched in March, to seven lines. All the products are price-marked at 59p or two for £1 and offer...
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Indian-inspired crisp range adds spice to Burts Chips portfolio
Burts Chips has looked to the East for its first foray into the world food aisle. The Devon-based company has launched Anita's Chips, an exotic range of handcooked crisps in flavours inspired by Indian cuisine. The range, which...
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