All The Grocer articles in 18 July 2009 – Page 2

  • News

    Tesco's Cooke takes key role at Menzies

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Menzies Distribution has appointed Tesco veteran David Cooke as commercial and marketing director as part of a management reshuffle. Cooke, who has worked at Tesco for 21 years, most recently as a category...

  • Comment and Opinion

    third party Collaboration is key to cutting logistics costs

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    It is possible to deliver supply chain savings for retailers that don't hit the bottom lines of suppliers

  • Comment and Opinion

    Third Party: Collaboration is key to cutting logistics costs

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    It is possible to deliver supply chain savings for retailers that don't hit the bottom lines of suppliers, says Perry Watts

  • News

    Coke US fizzy milk drink could be destined for UK

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    A new fizzy milk that is "the world's first vibrancy drink" is being trialled by Coca-Cola, The Grocer has learned. The global soft drinks giant is understood to have conducted consumer tests on two products - an organic cola and a...

  • News

    Coke US fizzy milk drink could be destined for UK

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    A new fizzy milk that is "the world's first vibrancy drink" is being trialled by Coca-Cola, The Grocer has learned. The global soft drinks giant is understood to have conducted consumer tests on two products - an organic cola and a...

  • News

    Picture This... Supersized prawn cocktail

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Prawn cocktails might have been the must-have starter on every self-respecting 70s dinner party menu, but even the most ardent lover of shellfish cuisine would baulk at this world record attempt by the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. With no...

  • News

    Irish farmers claim Dunnes reneging on local supply pledge

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Irish sheep farmers have been protesting at Dunnes Stores' outlets across the Republic, claiming the retailer is undercutting local lamb sales by stocking cheaper New Zealand meat.

  • News

    Irish farmers claim Dunnes reneging on local supply pledge

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Irish sheep farmers have been protesting at Dunnes Stores' outlets across the Republic, claiming the retailer is undercutting local lamb sales by stocking cheaper New Zealand meat. It was hypocritical of Dunnes to market itself as an Irish...

  • News

    Cheestrings takes a shot at a new snack

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Foods is promising to shake up the kids snack market with the launch of Cheestrings Shots. The new product contains sachets full of small cheese pieces that kids can shake straight into their mouths. Each sachet of cheese is made from...

  • News

    Newsagents take their cause to Westminster

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The recent furore surrounding Dawson News has prompted trade associations the National Federation of Retail Newsagents and the Association of News Retailing to bring the plight of their members to the attention of Parliament.

  • News

    Newsagents take their cause to Westminster

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The recent furore surrounding Dawson News has prompted trade associations the National Federation of Retail Newsagents and the Association of News Retailing to bring the plight of their members to the attention of Parliament. Seventy four MPs...

  • News

    Takeaway pay day for cash & carry Makro

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Makro has signed up 1,500 new takeaway operators following the launch of its Every Day Takeaway campaign two months ago.Makro said sales from existing takeaway customers had risen 20% following the push, which included new everyday products...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Letters supporting our campaign

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Dear Chancellor...

  • News

    Sainsbury's calls for green tech subsidies

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The government must subsidise green technology if businesses are to hit carbon reduction targets, Sainsbury's head of environment warned this week. Sainsbury's would like to make more use of existing technology, but the government, which...

  • News

    Sainsbury's calls for green tech subsidies

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The government must subsidise green technology if businesses are to hit carbon reduction targets, Sainsbury's head of environment warned this week. Sainsbury's would like to make more use of existing technology, but the government, which...

  • News

    Newstrade's call for help

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The future hangs in the balance for independent newsagents. What can they do to safeguard it, asks Beth Phillips

  • News

    Newstrade's call for help

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    The future hangs in the balance for independent newsagents. What can they do to safeguard it, asks Beth Phillips

  • News

    Geoff Burch Talks Shop: The convenience store

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Since I have been writing for The Grocer, I haven't seen a terrible c-store. This is disappointing. I like to stride into a failing business, put things right, and gallop off into the sunset. In every shop I have visited so far, there have been some areas that ...

  • News

    In Season: british carrots

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Growers are highlighting the unusual harvesting methods of British carrots to raise awareness of the start of the new season. New season carrots, which are regarded as having a superior sweet taste and tender skin, are harvested at night to...

  • News

    Clear skies for brands; Heavy clouds for own label

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    It's been a turbulent year for the top 150 suppliers, with inflation and recession both hitting manufacturing hard. The big brands are rising to the challenge, but own label and smaller branded companies are struggling. James Ball reports