All The Grocer articles in 23 May 2009 – Page 3

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    The £4bn duty fraud scandal

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    The Government has announced new plans to crack down on duty fraud on beer. But it has also increased duty on cigarettes and alcohol - a move wholesalers fear will exacerbate the problem. So what can be done to stop the duty fraudsters, asks Peter Cripps

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    Grocer 33: Great service at Waitrose wins top spot

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Customer service and availability were a mixed bag this week, but Waitrose in Chesham gave itself the winning edge with a "lovely and clean store that was a pleasure to shop in". Staff went out of their way to be helpful, escorting our...

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    Why Unilever's 100 price rises are not just monkey business

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Unilever's decision to up the cost price of more than 100 SKUs has prompted raised eyebrows about the timing of the move. James Ball reports

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    World News 23/5/09

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    The New Zealand pork industry has been plunged into crisis after secret filming on an intensive pig farm was broadcast on TV this week.PM John Key described the footage, which showed pigs packed tightly together with some chewing on...

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    Other Movers 23/5/09

    2009-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose's local food buyer John Vine has moved to become a buyer for canned goods. Waitrose said it was currently searching for someone to fill the local food buyer role.