All The Grocer articles in 21 October 2006 – Page 3
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Climbing the ladder
How did you get where you are today?Farmhouse Fare grew from my outside catering company to the premium pudding company it is today from a combination of employing and working with a superb, focused and loyal team. In the early days I...
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Disney and co
Disney has shown foresight in targeting healthier options including water, smoothies, juice drinks, fresh milk and fresh and dried fruit bars. The media giant dominates character licensing and has plenty up its sleeve for the coming...
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Cold relief
Multi-symptom NPD is driving up the value of a cold relief market that is worth £51.5m in grocery, making it the second most valuable winter remedies sub-sector.Suppliers have spotted the potential of branded, premium remedies that aim...
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Confectionery
Good judgement is essential for maximising the potential of what is a well proven winning formula - combining confectionery with licensed characters.Children love identifying with their favourite characters, but manufacturers must...
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Confusion reigns at Kwik Save's store swoop
Why does a retail chain that has axed two bosses in four months and is struggling with availability issues buy 45 new stores?This is no joke - certainly not for Kwik Save employees, who are all working hard to address its woes in the...
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Shoppers willing to pay up for local food - if it's convenient
Consumers are willing to pay more for locally produced and UK-grown food, according to new research.A survey carried out by the University of Reading has revealed that, on average, consumers are willing to pay a premium of 88p per 500g...
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midcounties co-op, long hanborough
In July Midcounties Co-operative opened its most eco-friendly store in the Oxfordshire village of Long Hanborough. It is built on the site of an older, smaller shop backing on to the countryside surrounding Blenheim Palace.The first...
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UK in court over EU dairy infringement
Brussels is taking the British government to court over alleged failure to deal with food safety problems unearthed at a Lancashire cheese factory.Bowland Dairy Products was accused by EU inspectors of selling curd made from milk tainted...
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Coventry joins Martin McColl in new role
Thain Coventry has been appointed to the newly created role of general manager for buying at convenience store operator Martin McColl.Coventry will take full responsibility for the company's five key categories of grocery, chilled,...
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Swithenbank depot will cut food miles
Specialist fresh and chilled foods wholesaler Swithenbank Foods has opened a depot just outside London in a move that will save the company an estimated half a million food miles a year.The 20,000 sq ft facility will supply Swithenbank's...
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Sainsbury's to deal direct with farmers
Sainsbury's has signed a deal with dairy companies to work directly with a group of 450 British farmers.The retailer has formed the Sainsbury's Dairy Development Group, which aims to help farmers make their businesses more efficient and...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...