All The Grocer articles in 19 September 2009 – Page 2

News
Singapore Sling debuts in Selfridges

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Singaporean drinks company True Heritage Brew is bringing its Singapore Sling Original bottled cocktail to the UK.The cocktail debuts in a trial run next week as part of Selfridges' Taste of Singapore fortnight, in its first venture...
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Half of dairy farmers say their profits have fallen

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

More than eight out of 10 dairy farmers say profits have fallen or remained static over the past year.Some 53% of farmers reported a decline in profits, with 31% saying profits had remained unchanged in the study by the Royal...
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Lifeboat Tea sets course for Waitrose

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Posh tea brand Williamson is launching its Lifeboat Tea range in Waitrose the first time it will be available outside RNLI outlets.The range, which is being rolled out now, has been revamped for its mainstream launch in order to clearly...
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Sainsbury’s set to launch new meal deal in time for Christmas

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Sainsbury's is gearing up to launch a Feed Your Family for a Tenner meal deal, The Grocer has learned.The offer follows the success of its Feed Your Family for a Fiver launch in March 2008, and is thought to mirror the concept quite...
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Third Party: This Christmas, give less and you’ll do more

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The best gift the industry can give to the environment is responsible packaging and production, says David Rennie
Comment and Opinion
Critical Eye... on Keith, Keith and the rise of the TV chefs

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

My first thought on Tuesday morning having learnt that Keith Floyd had died, was that he'd watched Keith Meets Keith (Channel 4, 10pm, 14 September) and it had tipped him over the edge.
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Woodeson is named as Cavendish’s successor

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The Department of Health has announced the successor to Will Cavendish, who left his role as director of health and wellbeing last Friday.Liz Woodeson, director of health protection, will take over the role once someone is found to fill...
Profiles and QandAs
Careers File: Feedback is the food of champions, so tuck in

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

My boss would like to begin 360 degree feedback, inviting not only my direct reports but also my peers across the business and get...
News
Who will win the carbon race?

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

From 2010, Britain's food retailers will be ranked according to their carbon usage. Nick Hughes reports on how supermarkets are limbering up for the race to be greenest
News
Crime Busters scheme nets two criminals

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

A scheme launched by a retailer six weeks ago to crack down on store crime has already led to two prosecutions. Under its Crime Busters scheme, TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, displays images of suspected shoplifters caught on...
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What role will supermarkets play in Brown’s eco-towns?

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The supermarkets have so far failed to convince government they have a role to play in eco-towns. Graham Holter asks how they can turn round the situation
Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Why we are flying the flag for British food

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Knowledgeable staff and in-store promotions can encourage customers to buy locally sourced food, says Martyn Jones
News
Where there’s muck, there’s brass

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Vital Earth is on an eco-mission to turn food waste into environmentally friendly peat-free compost - and to get it listed in the major grocery retailers. Alex Black reports
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Hughes to head up global marketing for Mars cat brands

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Mars has named Fiona Hughes its new global pet care marketing director for cat brands including Whiskas and Sheba.Hughes, who takes up the newly created role from 2 November, will be based in Mars' Brussels office and will focus on...
News
Glorious! buy-out livens up soup brand

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Marco Pierre White-endorsed soup brand Glorious! has been given a new lease of life following the £24m management buy-out of its manufacturer TSC Foods in July. The brand has won new national listings with Asda, where it will arrive next...
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Brakes ramps up efforts to turn operation green

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Brakes has vowed to step up efforts to cut the thickness of packaging on own-label products, replace older refrigeration with eco-friendly systems and switch to greener transport. In 2008, it reduced the thickness of packaging on 160...
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Morrisons serves up both value and ethics

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Morrisons has been ranked best retailer for combining value and ethics in an analysis of real shopping baskets published this week.More than 1,000 shoppers were asked to explain why they had bought each item in their weekly shop.
News
Booker's oil recycling scheme ‘used by thousands’

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Booker has given £100,000 back to its customers under the cooking oil recycling scheme it launched in June last year.
News
Nescafé Green Blend takes on green tea

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Nescafé Green Blend, a new coffee that Nestlé claims is healthier than standard coffee, hits shelves this week.The new variant (rsp: £2.98 for a 100g jar) contains regular roasted coffee beans and unroasted green coffee beans, which...
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Green & Black’s farmers turn waste into fertiliser

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Green & Black's is working on a new carbon reduction programme in Belize that could lead to the company becoming carbon neutral.The ethical chocolate maker is working with carbon reduction specialist Carbon Gold to pay cacao farmers...