All The Grocer articles in 23 October 2004
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Olives get stuffed with Omega-3
Spanish olive producer Cándido Miró has launched olives with added omega-3.Launched under the El Serpis brand, the olives are stuffed with anchovies and have omega-3 rich fish oil added to them. They are also high in vitamin E.Omega-3...
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Rachel’s Organic shells out £3m on its Aberystwyth dairy to treble production
Rachel’s Organic is about to open a £3m extension to its dairy headquarters and main processing plant in Aberystwyth, trebling its output in the process.The new wing, which opens next month, will provide an extra 20,000 sq ft of space, taking...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesWeight Watchers Microwaveable Chilled PizzasFrom: Hazlewood PizzaThe new Weight Watchers range of chilled pizzas is available in Fajita Chicken,...
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Tesco adopts more VMI
Tesco has rolled out projects for vendor managed inventory with 11 suppliers across categories that range from home entertainment to soft drinks.VMI suppliers raise their own purchase orders based on sales and stock data supplied by the...
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Restructuring ahead as Co-op’s Bowes departs
John Bowes, chief general manager for strategy at the Co-operative Group’s retail division, is leaving the business at the end of this month to pursue other interests.Bowes has been heavily involved in the refit programme for the Co-operative...
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In Profile: Anshu Chandra, buying manager, Compass Cash and Carry
Chandra helps push turnover from £4m to £20m in six years Anshu Chandra was a teacher in India before moving to Glasgow to study for an MBA in marketing. Then, she says, she was drawn into the world of drinks. A friend...
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Guylian appoints Toms to new MD role in UK
Belgian chocolate manufacturer Guylian has promoted sales and marketing director Kevin Toms to the newly-created post of UK managing director.He assumes responsibilities previously handled by Carl Krefting, international managing director and...
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Diego has a hand in Argentine wine
British wine consumers could be blessed by the ‘Hand of God’ should Raices de Agrelo find a wine distributor in the UK.The Argentine winemaker has launched a range of five red wines branded Diego Armando Maradona – one of the world’s greatest...
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UK award winners
Two UK companies picked up Sial d’Or awards at the show. Duchy Originals won the organic product category for its Beef & Ale Casserole, while Angel Technology won the UK award for its cholesterol-busting cheese alternative Heartily Healthy.But...
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The beginning of recovery. Perhaps
Justin King says this time it will be different. Will it really? Amy Balchin searches for evidenceIf you expected a bold change in strategy from Justin King this week you will have been sorely disappointed. “This time it will be...
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Benecol is challenged by ... Danacol
Danone is diving into cholesterol-busting yogurt drinks with a new brand called Danacol.
The launch, which builds on the success of its market-leading Actimel probiotic drink, will pitch the manufacturer even further into a head-on battle with… -
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Blears calls for ID to be norm
Identification should always be demanded from potential under-age alcohol purchasers, said Hazel Blears, minister of state at the Home Office. Speaking to The Grocer, Blears said: “Selling goods to under-age youngsters is sometimes the easy...
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Lord Whitty Brit-beefs up Sial
There was plenty of optimism among the British contingent at this week’s Sial as exhibitors received good news, positive feedback and a raft of leads.British red meat producers had most to celebrate as not only did food and farming minister...
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Florette builds up head of steam
Leading bagged salad company Florette is branching into fresh territory with a new convenient vegetables concept.Heavenly Veg contains a mix of pre-prepared vegetables in a plastic ‘steam pot’ with a separate compartment for a sauce...
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IGD planning voluntary guidelines for children
IGD is considering extending its Voluntary Nutrition Labelling Guidelines to include guideline daily amounts for children.The move is seen as part of the industry’s attempt to offer a credible alternative to the traffic-light labelling that is...
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OFT: codes ‘uncompetitive’
The Office of Fair Trading has reiterated its warning to the industry that any coordinated efforts to introduce voluntary codes in line with the government’s food and health agenda could fall foul of competition law.It has advised the British...
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communicating
Imperial Tobacco is making the legislation section on its trade website available in Urdu and Gujarati ahead of the impending PoS ad regulations. The move is aimed at helping retailers whose first language is not English.Trade communications...
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Complan in Nestlé row
Complan owner Heinz has reported Nestlé to Trading Standards for claiming that rival health drink product Build Up is “proven to be the best tasting choice”.Andrew Leek, MD for Complan Foods, has written to investigators questioning the...
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heading for a crash at the lights
from Clare Cheney, director general, Provision Trade FederationSir; Some of Melanie Johnson’s replies (‘Johnson: we need to work together’, October 16, p36) were unclear. The most confusing concerned the division of responsibility...
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Smirnoff sells with a Diamond Geezer
Smirnoff is launching the second in its £3m ‘Not the Usual’ ad campaign in a bid to boost Christmas sales of the number one UK spirit brand. The ad is called ‘Diamond’ and will debut at the cinema, starting this week at screenings of‘Alfie’,...