All The Grocer articles in 24 October 2009 – Page 2
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Blind taste tests put frozen and fresh on a par
The frozen food industry has long said that frozen products taste as good as fresh – but now it claims to have scientific proof.
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Cracking a tough nut is like a blind date - don't be nervous!
Forming good relationships has always been fundamental to doing good business.
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on blue rinses, donkey carts and the BNP
How many years is it since Marks & Spencer beat a pathetic and humbling retreat from Europe? Before Rosey's time, of course, otherwise he might just have learned something from it. But never mind, eh?
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As confidence grows, bogof makes a return
In the past year, supermarkets have ditched bogof and multibuy offers in favour of round pound and money-off deals.
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NewsDoes Tesco’s new-look bogof signal the end of food waste?
Tesco's Buy One Get one Free Later promo generated plenty of headlines, but is it a serious bid to reduce food waste or just a PR stunt? Joanne Grew investigates
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NewsQuaker boots
David Johnston has boosted PepsiCo's fortunes in tough economic times with bold NPD, as he tells Alex Beckett
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Focus On Winter Remedies: Britain squirts and wipes its way to cleanliness
Although the public feel the swine flu outbreak has been hyped up by the media, they are still taking action to protect themselves against germs, according to a Mintel survey.
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Saturday Essay: We need your help in fighting business crime
Closer partnerships between industry, police, local authorities and government is the way forward, says Alan Campbell
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Campaign Trail: Hildon’s green claims ridiculed
An online ad by Hildon Natural Mineral Water claiming bottled water is better for the environment than tap water was ridiculed by bloggers and on Twitter this week. The statement compares CO2 emissions, cleanliness and hormone content.
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Third Party: Food companies still care, despite recession
The winners of the FDF's Community Partnership Awards exemplify all that is great in the grocery trade, says Melanie Leech
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Northampton Tesco Express with no cashiers is 'the future'
With self-service-only tills, a new Tesco Express store, in Northampton, has been hailed as "the future" by the retailer.
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UWG planning shift into catering market
United Wholesale Grocers, which specialises in selling to retailers, is considering diversifying into the catering market. The wholesaler is looking to add lines aimed at caterers to its depot in Polmadie in Glasgow. The...
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Cost-conscious shoppers drive up sales of chicken
Chicken is experiencing a resurgence as it becomes seen as the protein of choice for cash-strapped shoppers.Sales of chicken have plateaued in recent years, but since the recession began values have shot up 8.5% to £1.9bn and volumes...
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Focus On Soup: Pots, not pouches, the packaging of choice
Pouches have enjoyed success in categories such as fish and petfood but so far they have failed to win over soup shoppers. They seem ideal with a long shelf life, protection from fluctuating tin plate costs and can be microwaved yet...
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Retail Prices: Confectionery deals to fore as Christmas push kicks in
Promotional activity has been dominated by confectionery - not just for Hallowe'en but also because the Christmas push has already begun, says James Ball
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Quota cuts hit price of cod and haddock
Dramatic quota reductions and the weakness of sterling will lead to shortages and soaring prices for the UK's favourite fish in the year ahead, fishermen have warned. North Sea fishing quotas on cod and haddock will be cut by up to 25% in...
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Eat in Colour retreats to web-only presence
Organisers of the Eat In Colour healthy eating campaign have insisted the initiative has been a success despite pulling the plug due to a lack of funds.
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Can Marcia do a Johnny Rotten for Roosters?
The emergence of several new brands in the fresh produce category is intriguing. I've always found the fresh produce fixture in supermarkets enormously frustrating.
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NewsCritical Eye... on Jimmy Doherty's great cornflake conspiracy
If the apple rarely falls far from the tree, what bizarre and contrary seeds the Doherty brothers grew from. Pete chose heroin, fleeting rock stardom and hanging off the bony arm of a Croydon-born supermodel. Jimmy chose something else. He chose...
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Focus On Winter Remedies: Coughs and sneezes spread... um... sales
Let's not beat about the bush: the swine flu outbreak is great news for those who make and sell winter remedies.
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