All The Grocer articles in 20 October 2007 – Page 4

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    Campaign trail: Tryton Foods

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Tryton Foods is turning the spotlight on its Aunt Bessie's brand in a new £1.5m TV campaign focusing on its hot traditional desserts portfolio. Hitting the small screen next week, the ad is set in the 1970s and features a couple enjoying...

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    Cheesy Fusion tubs trialled in Waitrose

    2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The producer of Primula spreadable cheese is targeting new customers with a range of upmarket soft cheeses being trialled in Waitrose from this month. The Cheesy Fusion range sells in tubs priced at £1.69, and producer Kavli is pitching...

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    Childhood obesity warning considered

    2007-10-22T08:16:00Z

    Parents could be sent an official warning if their children are obese under plans being considered by the government.All children are weighed at five and 10 years old as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Parents can currently...

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    Abel & Cole sells stake

    2007-10-23T08:22:00Z

    Abel & Cole, which delivers organic vegetables boxes in the south east of England, has reportedly sold a stake in the business to private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners.The stake values Abel & Cole at between £30m-£40m, according to...

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    Flavoured water withdrawn

    2007-10-24T08:25:00Z

    Tesco, Sainsbury's and the Co-op have recalled bottles of flavoured still water due to mould contamination.Sainsbury's recalled six varieties of its own-label flavoured water, Tesco five and the Co-op three. The water was supplied by Cott...

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    Ethical standards for organic air-freight food

    2007-10-25T08:30:00Z

    Organic produce flown to the UK will be stripped of its organic status if it does not meet ethical trade standards, the Soil Association has said.Companies sending organic food by air must now show that trade brings real benefit to...

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    Wholesaler Profile - Palmer & Harvey McLane

    2007-10-26T00:00:00Z

    Depot numbers: 15 Turnover: £3.62bn Growth year-on-year: N/A Type of operation: delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey McLane's purchase of south west-based wholesaler T&A Symonds two months ago cemented its position as the UK's...

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    Reader survey - wet weather

    2007-10-26T12:09:00Z

    Wholesalers have had to work harder than ever to get the most from their businesses after the wet weather this summer hit sales and disrupted supply.Almost three quarters (71%) of wholesalers in our survey say they have had to adopt new...