All The Grocer articles in 25 April 2009 – Page 3

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    Smith ends six-year reign at Red Tractor

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Colin Smith is to retire as chairman of the Assured Food Standards board, the body that operates the Red Tractor logo, after six years at its helm. Smith will step down in the autumn after serving in the role for the maximum period allowed...

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    Retail Prices: Own label makes return to featured promotional space

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Brands are still promoting hard, but now retailers are beginning to push their own-label lines in high-profile promotional spots once more. James Ball reports

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    Lambrini makes first move into rosé wine

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Halewood International is cashing in on the growing popularity of rosé wine, with the launch of a new Lambrini variant.Lambrini Rosé, a semi-sparkling wine and the brand's first venture into rosé, would appeal to Lambrini's core consumer...

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    Nisa-Today's unifies snacking food range under one umbrella

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today's is to relaunch and expand its food-to-go offer and will bring all its own-label impulse lines together under a new brand. The label, FreshGo, launching in June, will be a complete food-to-go range including sandwiches, hot...

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    McCain voucher plan to see off own label

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    McCain is launching a 'save £10' voucher initiative to encourage cash-strapped consumers to buy its products instead of own label.A coupon booklet offering consumers 30% off 12 selected McCain products throughout May, June and July will be...

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    Picture This...Ready meals on wheels for silver surfers

    2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

    Customers with an average age of 73 are boosting the fortunes of an internet-based company that delivers healthy, frozen ready meals. Wiltshire Farm Foods was growing sales in the double digits, said new business development manager Steve Ennis, and...

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    Unions and MPs ask UB to open up about proposed India move

    2009-04-28T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits faces mounting opposition to restructuring plans that opponents warn will lead to 170 UK jobs moving to India. Unite has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition opposing the move, which would see 55 finance jobs go...

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    Punch Taverns hives off ‘bad pubs’

    2009-04-30T09:51:26.940Z

    Embattled pub group Punch Taverns has announced plans to hive off a number of its underperforming leased and tenanted pubs into a separate business unit.

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    Glanbia issues bleaks profits warning

    2009-05-01T09:26:40.627Z

    Irish cheese manufacturer Glanbia has been forced to issue a profits warning as dairy prices slump to “historic lows”.