All The Grocer articles in 18 July 2009 – Page 2
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How should we read Aldi's hardball letter to suppliers?
Aldi is asking suppliers for a 5% price reduction from the end of the month. What's behind such a drastic move and how likely is it to succeed, asks Peter Cripps
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Multinationals now hold all top world dairy places
There are no longer any 100% British-owned businesses among the world's 20 biggest dairy companies. Dairy Crest was 19th in last year's annual Rabobank Dairy Top 20 but dropped out of this year's ranking to be replaced by Mengniu, the first...
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Multinationals now hold all top world dairy places
There are no longer any 100% British-owned businesses among the world's 20 biggest dairy companies.Dairy Crest was 19th in last year's annual Rabobank Dairy Top 20 but dropped out of this year's ranking to be replaced by Mengniu, the first...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Rachel Piper
Name: Rachel Piper Job title: Office manager Company name: Straight Up Drinks, supplier of Duomo Violet Sambuca and Samburetto HQ location: South Staffordshire
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New anti-pest approach may boost fruit shelf life
British growers are trialling a new approach to pest control that could eliminate pesticides from production of conventional fruit.Thermal Pest Control technology is currently being trialled at a number of British farms on strawberries,...
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New anti-pest approach may boost fruit shelf life
British growers are trialling a new approach to pest control that could eliminate pesticides from production of conventional fruit. Thermal Pest Control technology is currently being trialled at a number of British farms on strawberries,...
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Diageo defends Scottish cuts as backlash grows
The backlash against Diageo's decision to close two Scottish sites and cut 500 jobs picked up pace this week as Scotland's SNP government vowed to halt the proposals. The drinks giant revealed two weeks ago plans to close two sites including...
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Diageo defends Scottish cuts as backlash grows
The backlash against Diageo's decision to close two Scottish sites and cut 500 jobs picked up pace this week as Scotland's SNP government vowed to halt the proposals. The drinks giant revealed two weeks ago plans to close two sites including...
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Campaign Trail: Good-natured banter
Marston's has sent brand advocates to the streets of Cardiff to etch messages of support to the England cricket team, as part of Pedigree's sponsorship of the Ashes. Slogans such as "We have history, Australia has previous" reflected the spirit of...
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Carling emphasises barley quality with local farmer group
Molson Coors is hoping to reinforce its '100% British Barley' Carling campaign by strengthening relationships with its barley growers through the creation of a farming group. Carling has signed 70 UK growers up to a three-year deal to supply...
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Crouch End indie set to battle Waitrose c-store
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is gearing up to take on Waitrose after the supermarket chain revealed it was opening its first London convenience store just a few yards from his Crouch End store.
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Crouch End indie set to battle Waitrose c-store
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is gearing up to take on Waitrose after the supermarket chain revealed it was opening its first London convenience store just a few yards from his Crouch End store. Waitrose plans to take over the 6,230 sq ft...
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Kellogg's is doing a grrreat job of communicating its employee benefits scheme
Tony the Tiger is a beast of many skills. Not content with wakeboarding and high diving on YouTube while encouraging the nation's kiddiewinks to fill their faces with corn covered in sugar, Tony is now helping staff understand the value of their...
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Kellogg's is doing a grrreat job of communicating its employee benefits scheme
Tony the Tiger is a beast of many skills. Not content with wakeboarding and high diving on YouTube while encouraging the nation's kiddiewinks to fill their faces with corn covered in sugar, Tony is now helping staff understand the value of their...
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Birra Moretti makeover for birthday
S&N UK has redesigned its Italian beer brand Birra Moretti, giving it a more modern look in time for its 150th birthday. The new bottle design would still feature an image of the beer's founder, but the Italian colours would now be used more...
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Wiseman to boost capacity at Bridgwater
Robert Wiseman is pressing ahead with plans to increase milk capacity after new contract wins.The fresh milk specialist reported sales volumes up 8.5% year-on-year in the first three months of the new financial year. The company began a new...
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Clear skies for brands; Heavy clouds for own label
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
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In Season: british carrots
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...
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Geoff Burch Talks Shop: The convenience store
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 ...
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Newstrade's call for help
The future hangs in the balance for independent newsagents. What can they do to safeguard it, asks Beth Phillips
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