All The Grocer articles in 22 October 2011 – Page 2

  • JOHN-HALEWOOD
    News

    ‘Truly inspirational’: execs pay tribute to John Halewood

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The industry is mourning the loss of John Halewood, chairman, CEO and co-founder of wine and spirits supplier Halewood International, who passed away last weekend. Halewood, 64, was a popular industry figure and tributes describing him as...

  • ZINFANDEL-ROSE
    News

    US grape shortage puts sourcing spotlight on EU

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Retailers may be forced to turn to Europe for more of their own-label wine as the price of Californian wine rises. The weakening US dollar has made it more expensive for America to import wines, boosting demand for domestic products. This...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Fixing the obesity epidemic is as hard as fixing the euro

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    The coalition wants to nudge, but the nannying instinct is still strong, as reaction to the Department of Health’s proposals last week proved.

  • Profiles and QandAs

    A serious, well-paid job can be enjoyable really as long as you have passion

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Maybe it’s about time you thought about having some passion in your life. That’s what I would say to the England rugby team after their woeful showing in the recent World Cup in New Zealand. Lower-ranked teams all seemed able to raise their games through strong leadership and sheer passion.

  • TWISS
    News

    Youths get soft drinks with a Twiss

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    A new carbonated soft drinks brand offering flavours with a twist is rolling out to independents. The Twiss range, targeted at the youth market, comprises Lemon with a twist of Mint, Mango with a twist of Lime and Passionfruit with a...

  • SNICKERS-GET-SOME-NUTS
    News

    Get some nuts! Easier said than done with price hikes

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Peanut suppliers are facing soaring prices and a supply crunch just ahead of the busy Christmas season as a result of bad weather and poor harvests in key growing regions. The wholesale price of peanuts from the US has almost doubled...

  • Comment and Opinion

    How to deliver the Portas vision?

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Whatever the Queen of Shops proposes will need a realistic assessment, says Kevin Hawkins

  • TYPHOO-ECO-REFIL
    News

    Typhoo’s eco-refill packs to cut waste...and lower prices

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Typhoo is rolling out new ec0-friendly packaging to reduce waste and help it undercut its competitors’ prices by 20%. In a move hailed by Typhoo as “the biggest ­innovation in tea since the introduction of round teabags”, Typhoo Eco…

  • Comment and Opinion

    Critical Eye... on Hugh's meat-free masochism

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    First he did away with the discards; now he’s ditching the fish completely. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall goes veggie for the new River Cottage (Channel 4, Sunday 8pm), taking on “a whole summer without flesh” beneath a suitably…

  • MALCOLM-WALKER
    News

    Walker ‘most likely winner’ in the race for control of Iceland

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Malcolm Walker remains in pole position to regain control of Iceland Foods despite the first round of bidding attracting strong interest from rivals and private equity investors. Walker did not submit a bid in the first round, which...

  • News

    Focus On Winter Remedies: The cold war intensifies

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    With savvy – and increasingly cautious – shoppers opting to stock up on own label in autumn rather than buy brands on impulse, who’s winning in winter remedies, asks Natalie Brown

  • Lord Karan Bilimoria
    The Big Interview

    King Cobra

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    When Cobra Beer went bust in 2009 Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea did a very unusual thing.

  • METHOD-LAUNDRY-REFILL
    News

    Method claims UK detergent refill first

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Eco-friendly cleaning brand Method has claimed a category first with the launch of laundry detergent refills. The Method Laundry Refill range, which is rolling into Sainsbury’s and Waitrose next month and other supermarkets later this…

  • TWO-CHICKS-EGG-WHITES
    News

    Egg white revamp for Two Chicks

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Free-range liquid egg white supplier Two Chicks is revamping its packaging to make its brand stand out more and better highlight the benefits of egg white. The packs, which are being rolled out at the beginning of November, also feature a…

  • News

    Dunsmore leaves job as CEO of C&C Group

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    John Dunsmore is to step down as CEO of Magners maker C&C Group in December. The former Scottish & Newcastle boss took on the role in November 2008 but said now was "the right time" to leave. He will be replaced by COO and FD...

  • FARMER CAP
    News

    It’s greener and fairer, but who does the new CAP fit?

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Last week, the EU announced a number of proposals for CAP reform post-2013. What will be the impact on suppliers and retailers, asks Julia Glotz

  • STEVE-MOSEY
    News

    Mosey is promoted to build up the BWS range at Morrisons

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has appointed Steve Mosey as its new category director, responsible for beer, wines and spirits; tobacco and lottery. Mosey has worked for Morrisons since June 2009 and previously headed up the retailer's category development...

  • COPELLA-WINTER-WARMER
    News

    Copella and Bottle Green warm to the idea of winter juice

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Juice drink suppliers are hoping to turn the heat up this winter with products designed to be served hot. PepsiCo apple juice brand Copella and cordials producer Bottle Green are both aiming to bring ­incremental growth to the market by...

  • Analysis and Features

    Botany Creek

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Botany Creek would appeal to the increasing number of consumers looking for lower price points, lower abvs and lighter tastes

  • BUTTER-SLAB
    News

    Soaring exports to EU boost dairy margins

    2011-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Exports of British cheese and butter are soaring as suppliers take advantage of favourable exchange rates to seek lucrative margins abroad. Butter exports increased by 40.2% to 9,625 tonnes between January and July this year compared with...