All The Grocer articles in 2 December 2006 – Page 3
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News
Christmas dinner: a nice bit of carp...
Retailers are trying to woo Britain's large Polish community with seasonal fare. Carp is the centrepiece in the Polish offer, as the fresh water species is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve. It is also expected to appeal to...
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Blend of bubbles, blush and berries
A UK wine importer aims to fill an emerging gap in the market for entry-level wines created by consumers turning away from the declining ready-to-drink category. Paragon Vintners is launching Fresita, a blend of Chilean rosé sparkling...
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Just lie on a beach and be happy. What a lovely idea
I am lying on a beach in Tunisia. This morning I spoke for three hours at a conference and now I'm relaxing with a cool beer in my hand and the warm sun playing on my cheeks. Must remember to bring a cozzie next time. It really is the most...
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Banning of 'harmless chemicals hits trust'
The food industry fosters inaccurate consumer perceptions by reinforcing negative messages about some ingredients and chemicals, a leading scientific organisation has claimed. Tracey Brown, director of Sense about Science - an independent...
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Russian ban threatens disruption to EU meat
Russia and Poland are firing the opening salvos of a meat war that could cut prices across the EU. Russia has threatened it will no longer allow traders to import meat from the EU as of 1 January. The ban is on the pretext that...
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Availability
Asda Reigate Road, Burgh Heath. 0 Our shopper collected 32 items at this store, which was still not stocking American long grain rice. She was disappointed by the levels of customer service, the store was untidy, and aisles were...
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Planning authorities come under the Commission glare
It has quizzed retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Now it's planners' turn. This week the Competition Commission fired off questionnaires to every planning authority in England, Wales and Scotland as part of its investigation into UK...
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Aussie winemaker makes 'cheer pack'
An Australian winemaker is taking the bold step of launching a new packaging format into the UK to drive innovation in wine. Palandri Wines, part of distributor Ehrmanns portfolio, has developed the 'cheer pack', made from a combination...
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Kleenex plans a'tishoo feast
Kimberly-Clark is giving its Kleenex brand a festive look with decorative tissue boxes that are fit to grace any guest room or drinks party during the busy entertaining period. It has created Christmas packaging for the tall, oval-shaped...
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Profiles and QandAs
Floella is getting all playful in the Kitchen
Floella Benjamin, known to a certain age group as a presenter of TV's Play School, is capitalising on her later reputation as a champion of Caribbean cuisine by developing a food range. Set for launch in March, the first products off the...
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This week a year ago The winner was...
Deputy store manager Michelle Jenkins of Sainsbury's Newport store accepted our award on behalf of manager Paul Abbott who was away on holiday this time last year. Jenkins has since left the store and has taken up a new role at...
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Prices cut as Booker sharpens up its act
Booker has unveiled initiatives designed to drive down prices, increase choice and improve services in its depots - starting with its catering customers. In time for Christmas, the company has expanded its Booker Basics value range to 25...
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"The remarkable thing about this market is the resilience and optimism of wholesalers like Sir Anwar"
It's been a busy week for Sir Anwar Pervez. On Tuesday, the founder of the Bestway Group celebrated 30 years as a cash & carry wholesaler with a lavish bash for 1,000 guests at Grosvenor House in London. On Wednesday, he was treating journalists...
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Aah! Those pies have it
RHM Frozen is extending its range of Bisto frozen savoury pies, with two 220g individual lines for larger appetites. The company is building on the brand's ongoing 'Aah! Bisto family night' theme and claims the newcomers fill a gap in the...
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2006 promotion trends lean heavily on X for Y
A snapshot into the promotional mechanic trends used since January - taking the three data points of January, June and November - shows the overall mechanics favoured in January were buy-one-get-one-free with 34%, x for y 27%, save 18%, ½ price...
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World News - 2nd December 2006
Buy-out for Shoprite. BRACKENFELL, WESTERN CAPE: South African supermarket chain Shoprite has accepted a buy-out offer of ZAR13.2bn (£940m) from private equity firm Brait Private Equity. The deal involves restructuring the company...
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