All The Grocer articles in 24 October 2009 – Page 3
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Unions step up the wave of disputes with war of words
Unions are talking tough as the recession bites and jobs disappear. Are we seeing a new generation of militant trade bodies, asks James Ball
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Eccles succeeds Gilliland at the helm of Müller UK
Former Wrigley MD Gharry Eccles is to take over the reins at Müller UK when current CEO Stewart Gilliland steps down at the end of the year.Gilliland is to retire from full-time employment in December and Eccles will take up his post on...
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Focus On Soup: Take-home Snapshot: Promos encourage switch to fresh
The total soup market is valued at £491.2m, an increase of £36.7m on 2008. This growth is largely down to price rises, with the average unit price increasing from 65p to 71p.
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Kent RDC is springboard for Morrisons expansion
Morrisons says its new regional distribution centre in Kent will be the "anchor point" of its strategy to go nationwide. At the opening of the RDC, Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland said the facility would enable the retailer to...
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NewsPotato face
Think glamour, branding and Hollywood endorsement - potatoes probably won't be the first product that springs to mind. But that may not be the case for much longer. Richard Ford reports on the growing trend towards branded produce
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Focus On Winter Remedies: Take-home Snapshot - Move to premium increases value
The winter remedies market is broken down into four categories cold treatments, cough liquids, cough/throat lozenges and decongestants and was worth £268m last year.
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NewsInnocent leads return to form for smoothies
On the anniversary of the demise of PepsiCo's PJ Smoothies, the embattled smoothies category is showing the first signs of recovery spearheaded by a rejuvenated Innocent, according to retail buyers.
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In Season: Fresh sardines
Tinned sardines have long been preferred by the British public, but now suppliers are hoping to get consumers equally enthused about the fresh variety. Sardines are in season and of high quality in October, according to industry body...
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Seabrook welcomes its third generation
Seabrook Crisps has appointed Sam Brook-Chrispin, the daughter of CEO and chairman Ken Brook-Chrispin, to its board of directors, making her the third generation to join the company.Sam, who is a graduate of Nottingham University, will...
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NewsGreen Giant struggling to make impact in soup
Green Giant's foray into soup its first venture outside canned vegetables has failed to live up to expectations, generating less than half of the expected £4m first-year sales. The three-strong range of pouch soups, which hit shelves in...
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There is no need to restrict imports
Archbishop Dr Rowan Williams is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks we can make the UK self sufficient in food production and still allow consumers to enjoy the wide variety of fruit and vegetables they want.
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Peter’s targets kids by spicing up slices
Peter's Foods has set its sights on the younger market with the launch of a new line of slices.The 185g slices, being launched into the Premier range, come in eight flavours including Spicy Chicken Fajita with Discovery seasoning, Ham...
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Nutri-Grain revamp offers two options
Kellogg's is overhauling its Nutri-Grain range to specifically target daytime snacking and breakfast.From January, the Nutri-Grain branding is being removed from the Elevenses range of daytime snacks to create a standalone sub-brand,...
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Taylors opens regional and premium outlet
A wholesaler is promising Britain's first dedicated cash & carry for premium regional food and drink.Taylors Regional Foods will open a 33,000 sq ft outlet in Dundee next week as part of a £2m investment in the company. If it is...
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Is the party over for promotions?
With improved price stability, suppliers - and retailers - may promote less, says Clive Black
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BOGOF - is there a smarter way to connect with customers?
The competition between retailers and FMCGs has become increasingly fierce over the last 12 months. Only this week, Heinz announced a £5 million umbrella marketing campaign to regain market share, using the strapline ‘It has to be Heinz’, which takes strength from the emotional tie people feel towards the brand...
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NewsCommodities hikes push up cost of breakfast
The cost of breakfast is rising, with prices of key commodities at their highest for decades, the Financial Times has reported.
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NewsTesco Bank to hire 1,000 in Newcastle
Tesco’s banking division is to create 1,000 jobs in Northern Rock’s heartland of Newcastle.
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Bulletin: Waitrose oil shame... Weetabix Welsh woe... French farm hand-out
Palm oil rankings embarrass supermarket; cereal maker obliterates island; Sarkozy gift for onion-growers
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Estonia cider adds flavour
We’ve had cider over ice, pear cider, fruits of the forest cider and now Estonian cider – and it’s upping its presence in UK stores.
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