All The Grocer articles in 23 October 2004 – Page 3

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    Blears calls for ID to be norm

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Benecol is challenged by ... Danacol

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    The beginning of recovery. Perhaps

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    UK award winners

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Diego has a hand in Argentine wine

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Guylian appoints Toms to new MD role in UK

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    In Profile: Anshu Chandra, buying manager, Compass Cash and Carry

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Restructuring ahead as Co-op’s Bowes departs

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Tesco adopts more VMI

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    The Acid Test

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    >>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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    Rachel’s Organic shells out £3m on its Aberystwyth dairy to treble production

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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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    Olives get stuffed with Omega-3

    2004-10-23T00:00:00Z

    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...