All The Grocer articles in 18 July 2009 – Page 3

  • 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

    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...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Letters supporting our campaign

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Dear Chancellor...

  • 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...

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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...

  • Comment & 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

  • Comment & 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

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • News

    Suppliers link up to protect credentials of UK rapeseed oil

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Rapeseed oil suppliers have formed an organisation to protect and promote the quality of the home-grown premium product. Grown and extracted by an estimated 30 suppliers in the UK, cold-pressed rapeseed oil is sold as a premium oil that...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Critical Eye... on the unbridled hilarity only a failing supermarket can provide

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    Oh good God. What was ITV thinking? Monday Monday (9pm, 13 July, ITV1), the new 'comedy drama' set in the head office of failing supermarket chain, Butterworth's, is so bad it makes BBC Three's crap Personal Affairs look like a Bafta...

  • News

    Winner: ian donaldson, morrisons, crossmyloof, glasgow

    2009-07-18T00:00:00Z

    How do you manage availability in such a small store? The trickiest thing is weather-related products. Recently this has been a challenge that the staff have risen to. Products such as fresh fruit juices and yoghurts have been selling…