All The Grocer articles in 21 April 2001
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Stowells rush into print
The Stowells of Chelsea wine brand is being backed by a £1.5m media campaign which runs from now until October. The campaign, which is part of a £9m marketing budget for the brand this year, is running in national newspaper weekend supplements and...
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NCG puts a Wild Rocket up soup
The New Covent Garden Soup Company's summer range, due on shelves on May 13, includes flavours which can be served chilled as well as heated. New Spinach, Watercress and Wild Rocket flavour, and Courgette, Parmesan and Thyme flavours join the...
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Staying in a party mood
Attempts to deseasonalise sherry sales and encourage consumers to drink it with ice are beginning to pay off for Allied Domecq. It reported that while the UK sherry market is declining, its leading brand Harveys Bristol Cream grew at 8% by value...
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Natalie leads Sainsbury's IT pilot
Natalie Carpenter is set to take the helm of Sainsbury drop-in computer training centre as the new I.T.Now@Sainsbury's training manager. Natalie, 24, joins from Reading based IT company Pink Elephant, where she was deputy team leader for 18 months....
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Hipp is where the heart is
Hipp Organic is rolling out what it claims is a new concept in babyfood a range of microwaveable organic Growing Up Meals. Aimed at 1015 month old babies, the six varieties (rsp £1.09) come in heart shaped bowls divided into two compartments,...
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Tesco: Train and gain
Ed Bedington reports on an ambitious commitment to staff development Tesco staff will be heading back to school as the company steps up plans to build a better business on solid foundations its employees. The chain is currently developing a...
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Opinion: The FSA must keep shouting
It will be a long time before some confused consumers forget the images of the flaming animal pyres, and finally discard their misguided concerns about the farm and food industry and, more importantly, the safety of some of its major products. For...
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Internet shopping: Kozmo fails as Webvan falters
New York based online grocer Kozmo has shut up shop after investors failed to come up with the cash to save the company. The closure comes just weeks after auditors at US rival Webvan expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to survive the...
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Events Noticeboard
May 10 IGD Golf Day for Grocery Aid Woburn Golf and Country Club Joyce Smith 01923 851928 May 19 National Grocers' Benevolent Fund Dinner Dance Viking Moat House Hotel, York Roger Smallman 01943 830590 ...
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Events noticeboard
May 10 IGD Golf Day for Grocery Aid Woburn Golf and Country Club Joyce Smith 01923 851928 May 19 National Grocers' Benevolent Fund Dinner Dance Viking Moat House Hotel, York Roger Smallman 01943 ...
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Findus has a great feeling as it enters that ! territory
Exclusive Mary Carmichael Findus' new range of frozen ready meals, Feeling Great! is being pitched as healthy convenient meals for busy people bringing it into Birds Eye Wall's Enjoy! territory. Findus is putting £7m behind the new brand in the...
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Magazines: Paragon gives easy to follow lessons in making PC
Computer and video games magazine publisher Paragon Publishing is launching a new magazine called Digital Music Maker. The publication is aimed at entry level computer musicians. The 132 page launch issue goes on sale on April 26 and will be...
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Tasting panel: MARSTON'S DOUBLE DROP
From Wolverhampton and Dudley. The first in a series of limited edition beers from Marston's, previously available on draught. Price: £1.69 Abv: 5.5% TARGET CONSUMER Chris White, 28, is a publishing sales executive from south west London This...
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FISH: Norway to divert supply and make most of high prices
With Icelandic fishermen still on strike and Scottish fishermen failing to catch the required amounts due to the North Sea fishing restrictions, it is the Norwegian industry that is now set to take advantage of the UK market. Some Norwegian...
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The Grocer focus on yogurt & pot desserts: new product monit
Yogurt has seen much innovation in the last 12 months. Character brands have increased significantly. They are virtually guaranteed some level of success, though this can be shortlived. The Pokémon phenomenon and the popularity of the Tweenies has...
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The Grocer focus on yogurt & pot desserts: market value
Keeping up the interest The yogurts and dairy pot desserts category is one of the most dynamic in grocery. Relentless new product development and regular price promotions mean the market is constantly evolving and maintaining the interest of the...
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The Grocer focus on yogurt & pot desserts: Trends and Develo
- The organic dairy desserts bandwagon keeps rolling. Last year it grew by almost a third to £39m, led by Yeo Valley Organic, the biggest brand. This year Yeo predicts organic yogurt sales will top £48m. "It's being driven by growing demand for...
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The Grocer focus on yogurt & pot desserts: NPD: powering dyn
The pace of innovation has been stepped up by nearly every big brand introducing something new to the sector Innovation is the lifeblood of the yogurt and pot desserts market, keeping it refreshed, alive and exciting. This year the pace of...
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The Grocer focus on yogurt & pot desserts
Analysis by Sarah Hardcastle - innovation and support deliver - value for money a key driver - both low fat and indulgence thrive - growth slows in children's Decline is inconceivable in yogurts and chilled pot desserts. It's an enviably...
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C-store multiples: It's a record as Morning Noon & Night sal
Scottish convenience store chain Morning Noon & Night has announced record sales of £37.7m for the year to March 24, 12% up on the figure last year. Like for like sales were up 7.1%. Audited profit figures will not be available until June, but...