All The Grocer articles in 19 September 2009 – Page 3

News
First Drinks gives Tia Maria big welcome

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

First Drinks has pledged to raise Tia Maria's profile in the UK, after securing distribution of the coffee liqueur last week.The brand, which has a UK sales value of £43.8m, would benefit from a host of "exciting brand-building"...
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Findus invests in NPD in bid to overtake Birds Eye

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Findus UK has set itself the ambitious target of becoming the nation's number one frozen food brand within five years a feat that would require a thirteenfold increase in sales.
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Will the government hang free single-use bags out to dry?

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

With Wales set to implement mandatory charges for single-use bags, retailers elsewhere are wondering if they've done enough to stave off legislation. Chloe Ryan reports
Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: It's time to roll back state control

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The Competition Commission's proposal for an ombudsman is flawed, says Kevin Hawkins
News
Profits twice as nice for BA Cash & Carry

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Full-year pre-tax profits have more than doubled at Welsh wholesaler BA Cash & Carry.Profits jumped 101% to £282,262 in the year to 28 February, the Landmark Wholesale member revealed in accounts filed at Companies House. Sales rose...
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EU approves funding to grow Red Tractor scheme

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The Red Tractor logo is set to appear on more products following the EU's approval of a funding package that also secured the future of the scheme. The future of the scheme had been hanging in the balance since an application was made...
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Apples fight for share as sales volumes fall

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Apple consumption is falling as wide-ranging promotions on other fruit tempt shoppers to switch from the traditional favourite.Sales volumes of apples fell 3.2% to 501 million kgs in the year to May, TNS figures show. The market grew by...
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Bestway aims to double symbol group sales over next two years

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Bestway plans to double its Best-one symbol group sales over the next two years.Best-one controller James Hall said the symbol was on track for sales to exceed £150m this year and that they had being growing at least 20% a year since it...
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Asda puts fridge roll-out plans on hold after shopper feedback

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Asda has shelved plans to roll out the chiller cabinets with doors trialled at its latest eco-store in Liverpool, after shoppers claimed they made it difficult to reach certain products.The C02-powered refrigerators were launched when...
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Co-op takes on RDC after Tesco pulls out

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

An enormous new regional distribution centre, which is controversially sited near Stonehenge, has been taken on by The Co-operative Group after Tesco backed out.The Andover Airfield site was going to house a massive 863,000 sq ft Tesco...
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Industry in advanced talks on introducing dairy futures market

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Plans are under way to introduce the first UK futures market for dairy products in 2010 to reduce price volatility in the sector.Trading company NYSE Liffe is in advanced talks with the industry, it was revealed at this week's Dairy UK...
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Nisa-Today’s to supply ADM Londis in Republic

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Nisa-Today's is to stop recruiting new members in the Republic of Ireland after signing up the 360-strong ADM Londis symbol group this week.The deal, which comes into effect immediately, follows a trial at several Londis stores over the...
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Ad of the Week: Vimto's mixed message takes us all for a ride

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

This column has previously noted (almost every week, actually) that advertisers seem to think 'zany' equals 'lucrative'. Usually the ghastly pantomime grates like children's knees on playground asphalt, but Vimto's trip to the fairground somehow pulls it off.
News
Editor's Comment: However fast the industry acts, there's always more red tape ahead

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Brace, brace! Duck for cover! If you thought the furore over traffic lights and sat fats was bad, it will look like the proverbial picnic if the latest intimations on the environment come to pass.
News
Commodities: Biofuel demand could push up costs across fmcg market

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

The rise of biofuels means expected crude oil price rises are set to push up the cost of key vegetable oil crops, warns Mintec's Liliana Gonzalez
News
Acid Test: McGuigan Classic Cabernet Sauvignon

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

A bold and blackcurranty Aussie cab sauv, or over-priced plonk lacking complexity? Our panel decide
News
Non-organic option in Abel & Cole boxes

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Abel & Cole is offering non-organic meat for the first time to meet demand for a more affordable option.The box scheme operator has added non-organic chicken, pork, beef and lamb to its portfolio.Prices in the new...
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Kerrygold cuts its packaging by 90 tonnes

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Kerrygold has cut its packaging by more than 90 tonnes a year since moving to a new cheese packing facility in May.The company had saved about 60 tonnes of cardboard by changing the design of some of its boxes and by reducing the board...
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Ocado takes value tack as Everyday up to 400

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ocado will expand its exclusive range of Ocado Everyday products, launched at the end of last year to provide more value in its bottom tier, in a move that provides further distance from the Waitrose range it currently stocks. In...
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DBC borrows £35m to fund growth spurt

2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

DBC Foodservice has agreed a £35m three-year banking facility to fund its growth strategy.The deal with Lloyds TSB means DBC, which supplies a wide range of fresh, ambient, chilled and frozen food, will receive a £20m working capital...