All The Grocer articles in 26 September 2009 – Page 2
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Uncle Ben’s new recipe cuts the salt
Uncle Ben's is relaunching its core Express Rice range with a new lower-salt recipe in the first reformulation in its 10-year history.A TV and press campaign in early 2010 will promote the overhaul, with in-store activity including...
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NewsEditor's Comment: Nisa-Today’s love triangle with Costcutter and Bibby will end in a messy divorce
Explosive rows signal what's likely to be a very acrimonious end of the affair
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Costcutter split looms in wake of failed Bibby bid
The gloves have come off in the increasingly bitter row surrounding Bibby Line's failed bid to take over buying group Nisa-Today's. Sir Michael Bibby whose Bibby Line Group owns 51% of Nisa's biggest member, Costcutter wrote to Nisa's...
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How big can EPS get?
Electronic payment services are already a huge source of revenue for c-stores and CTNs. But the effects of the recession and the growing number of services on offer mean there's more money to be made. Peter Cripps reports
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NewsYoung’s challenges Birds Eye with new cook-in-the-bag fish
Young's has stolen a march on Birds Eye with the launch of the UK's first microwaveable cook-in-the-bag fish range. The four-strong range, which is launched next month, can be cooked from frozen in the oven or microwaved in four minutes ...
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TUC boycott ‘will harm innocent Palestinians’
Israeli producers have hit back at TUC plans to organise a boycott of goods from the occupied territories, arguing it will harm innocent growers. At its congress last week the union voted in favour of action aimed at goods from the...
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Geoff Burch Talks Shop: Village Stores
It had been empty for three years and the equipment, fixtures and plaster were seriously flood-damaged. Perfect for a first retail venture, though Steven and Bridget Ford. And against all odds, they are well on the way to proving they were right
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Gosch! Grolsch plays on its swing-top cap
Molson Coors is investing £5.4m in a new campaign for Grolsch from next month to re-establish its swing-top format as an asset in the struggling premium lager category.The campaign is themed around bringing the "quality experience of...
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Morrisons crowned turkey retail champ
Morrisons has been named British Turkey Retailer of the Year at an awards ceremony hosted by the British Turkey Federation.The supermarket was applauded for its wide range of products and cuts, as well as its commitment to supporting...
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NewsRetail Prices: Promotions fall as retailers gear up for Christmas push
Promotional activity has fallen for the first time in months, but the multiples are just steadying themselves for the big festive push. Ronan Hegarty reports
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There’s a clue in the name
'Pope is Catholic' story of the week goes to the Stilton Cheese Makers' Association, which issued a shock press release saying Stilton was, contrary to popular belief, first made in the village of Stilton. You don't say.Read Blogof next...
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The Co-op Pioneers new potato variety
The Co-operative Group is hoping to inspire home cooks with a versatile new potato variety.
Pioneer potatoes can be eaten hot or cold and are ideal for boiling, sautéing or using in salads. The variety, which is named after the Rochdale… -
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Organic fraud exposed by county council
A company director has received a prison sentence after being prosecuted for fraudulently selling conventional foods as organic.Northamptonshire supplier One Foods Limited sold products falsely described as organic to consumers and...
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on simple suppers versus the professionals
I was planning to watch Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers (BBC1, 7.30pm, 23 September) this week, but when I arrived home (by which I mean my parents', as we're 'between homes' at the mo), I was greeted by howls of derision from my mum that for once...
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Duty-avoiding crooks ‘exploiting new tactic’
Laws brought in this summer to crack down on duty-avoided alcohol have failed to deter fraudsters, with some wholesalers reporting that the problem is "worse than ever". Some smaller retailers continued to source big beer and wine brands...
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NewsCan Sainsbury’s meal deal stand out from the crowd?
Sainsbury's Feed Your Family for a Fiver led the way on meal offers. So why is the chain playing catch-up with a ready meal deal? Joanne Grew investigates
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Irish launch logo to see off dairy imports threat
Dairy products produced and processed in the Irish Republic are to carry a new identity logo to support the industry against cheaper imports. The new logo had been developed to encourage shoppers to buy locally produced products rather...
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Dallaglio and Sacla’ launch pasta sauce
Rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio has joined forces with Sacla' to launch a range of pasta sauces.Dallaglio by Sacla', which hit shelves this month, is based on recipes originally cooked by the ex-England skipper's Italian father.
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Tesco.com refunds the difference
Tesco's online business has followed in Asda and Waitrose's footsteps by automatically refunding the difference on more expensive substitutions.Under the Refund the Difference initiative, shoppers who have an out- of-stock product...
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