All The Grocer articles in 21 October 2006 – Page 2
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Key licences
The big film tie-ins this year include Pixar's Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, and the much awaited Christmas blockbuster Happy Feet.Movies debuting in 2007, which are all likely to have manufacturers champing at the...
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No smooth ride likely for Tesco in India
Tesco's entry into India may not be the smooth ride hoped for as a new local supermarket operator with a UK influence looks set to become the country's leading food chain.The brand proposition behind Reliance Retail, which has plans for...
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Orange shortage hits juice manufacturers
A world shortage of juicing oranges is developing due to frost and poor crops in the main growing areas.Juice manufacturers are complaining that the cost of raw materials has risen by up to 50% this year, and warn that prices may have to...
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Q&A with Hassi Singardia Manager of the Week
Was this store operating under a different banner recently? This used to be a Safeway store. I was already the manager here when Somerfield bought this store from Morrisons. We went through a conversion and refurbishment process a year...
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Growers hail reversal on holiday pay hikes
Growers scored a significant victory last week when they convinced the Agricultural Wages Board to back down on holiday pay hikes for workers.The move left the Transport and General Workers Union furious and considering legal action...
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General manager: Peter Mullen
Peter Mullen started on his career with Parfetts 25 years ago when he was brought in to help out with some odd jobs at the Stockport depot. And never left. Over the years he has worked his way up the career ladder at the business and done just...
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gamble on food
Why do off-licence forays into food always seem to go off-course? Witness the attempts of market leader Thresher Group, which was forced to abandon its Threshers+Food trial last January after failing to persuade sufficient customers to buy into...
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Stock local produce, but do your research first
Says: I do not stock any locally sourced food or drink products in my store as I do not think there is much demand for them. I have certainly never been asked by any of my customers for locally sourced goods. To be honest, if I wanted to...
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Wagamama puts fave recipes into UK stores
Stylish noodle bar chain Wagamama is expanding its presence in the UK by introducing the brand on retailers' shelves.The Wagamama name is being used on six sauces and marinades, some of which are used in the restaurants, with the others...
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Give farmers incentives to guarantee organic supply
For the past few weeks themedia has been full of stories about the positive contribution organic production is making in terms of nutrition and the environment. We should celebrate the fact that the public is increasingly interested in...
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Veetee targets spicy rice fans
Veetee is targeting a more discerning rice consumer with four premium products to add life to basic curries or chilli con carne.Its premium, brown and organic basmati rice variants, along with Goan red & wild rice, will be available from...
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Pink Elephant rosé to match spicy food
A rosé wine designed by wine experts to match spicy food is now ready for off-trade distribution.The Portuguese wine, which was code-named 'Project Tikka Masala' when it was created two months ago, has now been given the brand name Pink...
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Hot Eats new restaurant openings
TonicThe owner is Gary Thompson, who has run the Derby restaurant for eight years. Consultant executive head chef is John Molnar, who has worked for the Bluu restaurant group. On the menu are typical à la carte dishes,...
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Trends & Developments
?Disney Consumer Products this year linked up with Lyme Regis Fine Foods for the creation of three Disney-branded Fruit Bars. It is working with other suppliers on balanced ready meals for children and healthy cereals, both due out next...
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They will destroy us
?The fact that the supermarkets are moving into the convenience store sector is hugely worrying for us and hiding behind a symbol group won't be of any help at all. If a supermarket chain decides that it wants your business, your days are...