All The Grocer articles in 27 January 2001 – Page 2
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irish food board cannot be so certain of its beef claims
Sir; I note the Irish Food Board's description of National Beef Association claims that around 15 per cent of beef imports from the Republic last year was almost certainly taken from cattle over 30 months old as "nonsense" (The Grocer, January 20,...
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Price war: Trade fury mounts as Coke begins savage price cut
ExclusiveJulian Hunt News that Coca-Cola one of the country's biggest grocery brands is to embark on a massive price cutting campaign in all channels from next week has enraged the trade. Companies contacted by The Grocer are furious that...
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Oz employs his tastebuds to Jordans' benefit
Exclusive Mary Carmichael Food and drink connoisseur Oz Clarke is to front Jordans' new TV ad campaign as part of a £7m programme the company's biggest yet to support the brand's relaunch. The ads, which kick off on February 12 and run...
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Working practices: TUC preaches the benefits of partnership
The trades union movement has launched an initiative that it hopes will make confrontational industrial relations a thing of the past. At its heart is a new consultancy set up by the Trades Union Council called the Partnership Institute, which aims...
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Strawberries: Early UK berry bonanza
English strawberries grown under glass for the early market are becoming an increasingly important crop, and, judging by the investment, highly profitable, despite having to compete with imports. Humberside grower Nigel Walter, who counts Morrisons...
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Rubbish bin for exhibitions
Visitors to the forthcoming IFE could be in for a treat if any exhibitor decides to spice up their stand with this unusual rubbish bin. The makers reckon that "a quirky sense of fun makes BellaBin a natural for exhibitions and a focus of attention...
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Into the blue
The trend for blue glass is catching on. After Harveys Bristol Cream and Blue Nun comes Bleu Muscadet which debuted at SIAL this week. Produced by French company Vinival, it is sold in the UK through Thierrys in both 150cl and 75cl sizes. Vinival...
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Brandwatch profile: sauces and condiments
Top 15 brands advertised (by media) £k Dec '99 - Nov '00 Total Press Radio Outdoor TV 32,327 694 ...
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Brandwatch: Mintel category report: Sun protection/aftersun
The British suncare market is, of course, strongly influenced by the British weather. Several poor summers in recent years have produced lower than expected sales for many companies. Indeed, such summers have deterred consumers from using sun...
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Kellogg's joins Müller for breakfast
Kellogg's and Müller have joined forces to create Müller Corners with Kellogg's Cereals which offers both companies the chance to extend into new categories. The three split pots have vanilla yogurt in the main pot and a helping of a Kellogg's...
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Credible red from Caxton
Caxton Wines is increasing the number of reds in its Jacob's Creek range to four with the addition of a Merlot. The wine, which went on show for the first time at the tasting, has the same retail price £5.99 as the Cabernet Sauvignon introduced...
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City Food Lecture: Chain reactions
Nestlé's Peter Blackburn gives his view on how the UK food supply chain is making life better for consumers and explains why it must work closer together Everybody from farmers and producers through to retailers have one thing in common: their...
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Renewing your licence? Then prepare for major changes
This is supposed to be the year of the great licensing reform as the White Paper totters its way around Westminster (although the specialists are saying don't hold your breath). Meanwhile gaining an off licence remains either a laborious DIY...
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My shop: Garvin Clemson, Southend Londis
An Essex man who joined his parents when they acquired a neighbourhood grocery business 34 years ago is still going strong and, in all that time, has been an avid reader of The Grocer. Garvin Clemson's parents purchased a 360 sq ft VG store in...
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Prospectors dig for Coke's e-gold
Coca-Cola is planning a sequel to its cokeauction. co.uk initiative. In conjunction with QXL.com it will run The Real Coke Rush where consumers can bid online for "money can't buy" prizes such as white water rafting trips. Promotional cans and...
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News special: organics in crisis
Iceland admits policy is basically flawed Iceland's chief executive Bill Grimsey insists the sales dive sparked by its organic initiative is only a temporary blip in the chain's fortunes. He said the move spearheaded by former Iceland md...
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C-stores: Newsagents' Quix seeks partners for roll-out
The Newsagents' Federation has turned to suppliers to help fund a massive roll out of its Quix c-store scheme after the initiative lost the support of wholesalers and symbol groups. More than 150 suppliers heard this week how the Federation...
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Organic food: The great divide
Sales of organic food show no sign of slowing despite Iceland's revelation that not all its customers could stomach it. But as the category moves mass market, can it live up to shoppers' expectations? Linda Pettit reports Iceland's admission...
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Organic food: The great divide
Putting a Squeeze on pricing raises fears for organics integrity Last year saw a major battle over organic prices in the supermarkets which were criticised for damaging the organics industry and potentially putting growers off converting to...
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Safeway plays safe with drugs
Safeway has teamed up with waste disposal experts Canon Hygiene in a Medicines Are Not Child's Playawareness campaign. Customers will be encouraged to return unused medicines to their local Safeway pharmacist, who in partnership with Cannon...
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