All The Grocer articles in 21 February 2009
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Suppliers: Code of Practice needs effective ombudsman
Supplier groups have welcomed this week’s publication of a revised Groceries Supply Chain Code of Practice but said it is imperative the code has the backing of an effective ombudsman.
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Café Crème launches Express miniature cigar
Henri Wintermans is to launch a new miniature cigar in the UK for consumers that want value for money and wish to smoke cigars in a shorter period of time.
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Bernard Matthews hit by new avian flu alarm
The avian flu virus has been detected on two Bernard Matthews farms, but consumers have been reassured there is no danger to human health.
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Milk price dip hits Arla profits
Arla Foods has reported below-expectation profits after milk prices took a downward turn during the second half of 2008.
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Alcohol duty rises ‘jeopardise 75,000 jobs’
Up to 75,000 jobs could be lost from the drinks industry if duty on alcohol continues to rise, according to new research.
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Boyle-in-the-bag gong for Asda academy
Tenuous celebrity-grocery crossover of the week: Slumdog Millionaire auteur Danny Boyle transports his filmmaking trophies around in a supermarket carrier.
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Cadbury sales up as chocolate defies credit crunch
Strong sales have helped Cadbury to an encouraging set of full-year results, but warned growth would be at the lower end of its 4-6% growth targets.
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Cost-cutting measures see record numbers of staff laid off
The battle to cut costs is seeing workers laid off in record numbers at stores across the country, the Confederation of British Industry has warned.
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Tesco took wrong approach to US, says Fresh & Easy boss
The man overseeing Tesco’s push into the US has admitted the supermarket was wrong not to get “down and dirty on price” and hinted that major changes could be on the way for Fresh & Easy.
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Anheuser InBev completes Labatt sale
Anheuser-Busch InBev has completed the sale of InBev’s US business, including the US rights to Canadian lager brand Labatt.
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Waitrose wins out in Watchdog poll but Asda is best value
Waitrose has been named as the surprise winner of a poll by BBC consumer programme Watchdog to find the UK’s favourite supermarket.
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New Unilever boss unveils management re-jig
Unilever chief executive Paul Polman has pledged to improve the company’s supply chain capabilities and focus on innovation in the wake of a major overhaul of the group’s senior management.
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Poundland takes on mults with staples
Poundland has undercut the multiples with a deal to sell 1.5kg of Whitworths granulated sugar for £1. The average price of a kilo of own-label sugar in the multiples is currently 93p, according to Grocer 33 data for 17...
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Living with Westfield
When Westfield moved in, it shook up Shepherd's Bush. Is it a welcome newbie or a neighbour from hell? Joanne Grew and Julia Taylor report
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Organic producers urged to revamp sector's image
The organic category has become staid and needs to reinvent itself, a leading consultant has claimed.Issues such as buying local or regional produce, the environment and food miles are now more important in shoppers' minds, said Richard...
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Majestic trials half-size minimum wine purchase
Majestic Wine is trialling a minimum purchase of six bottles rather than its usual 12 after like-for-like sales slumped 2.9% over Christmas. The six-bottle minimum is being tested in six stores, although there is still a minimum spend...
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Gold Wagon Wheels make retro return
Wagon Wheels is the latest confectionery brand to go retro with the revival of its 1970s gold packaging. The classic look will appear on the caramel variant, which is also making a comeback after being delisted in 1998. The limited-edition...
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Picture This...Mr T goes nuts on promo tour for Snickers
His A-Team alter ego BA Baracus may have had a fear of flying, but Mr T obviously has no such foible and will soon be jetting to these shores as part of his latest tie-up with Snickers. Mr T will be arriving in the UK on Wednesday to front the ...
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Linda McCartney gets new look and recipes
Linda McCartney Foods has overhauled its range and packaging to broaden its appeal with meat reducers. A new focus on exotic dishes will help drive consumer curiosity in meat-free foods, claimed the Hain Celestial brand. Linda McCartney Thai...
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JW Filshill scores a wholesale hat-trick
JW Filshill was crowned Champion of Champions at the Scottish Wholesale Awards in Edinburgh this week.It was the fourth time MD Ronnie Hannah had lifted the trophy since the event started seven years ago. The judges praised Scotland's oldest...