All The Grocer articles in 27 January 2001 – Page 2

  • News

    Renewing your licence? Then prepare for major changes

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    City Food Lecture: Chain reactions

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Credible red from Caxton

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Kellogg's joins Müller for breakfast

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Brandwatch profile: sauces and condiments

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Top 15 brands advertised (by media) £k Dec '99 - Nov '00 Total Press Radio Outdoor TV 32,327 694 ...

  • Category Report

    Brandwatch: Mintel category report: Sun protection/aftersun

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Into the blue

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Rubbish bin for exhibitions

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Strawberries: Early UK berry bonanza

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Working practices: TUC preaches the benefits of partnership

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Oz employs his tastebuds to Jordans' benefit

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Price war: Trade fury mounts as Coke begins savage price cut

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    irish food board cannot be so certain of its beef claims

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    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,...

  • News

    Badger's sights are set on a second golden champion with Te

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    The Badger Brewery has stamped its mark on the Tesco Beer Challenge by winning the big brewer section for the second time. The brewer has made it to the final of the competition in its last five attempts. At the final judging last week Tesco beer...

  • News

    PORK AND BACON: German crisis sends pork price into a spin

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Fallout from BSE could signal long term depression for the entire meat sector British retailers and processors can probably expect more imported pork bargains following a shakeout of pig prices in Germany, which is by far the biggest EU market....

  • News

    Chocs away as Mars moves to new Galaxy

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    New caramel, truffle and praline-filled Galaxy Mini Eggs lead Mars' range towards the Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter chocolate season. Other new products include large Galaxy Ripple and Bounty eggs (both rsp £2.99), Galaxy Favourites,...

  • News

    News outlets in decline ascshopping patterns change

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Consumers still have plenty of choice when it comes to buying newspapers and magazines, despite the fact that the number of news retail outlets has fallen slightly. Figures released by the Association of Newspaper and and Magazine Wholesalers...

  • News

    Top fruit/ grapes: Argentina export boom

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    More Argentinian apples, pears and grapes are heading for Europe as plantings and yields increase. Exporters have already had success with bicoloured apples, such as Gala ­ shortly expected to reach 2 million cartons ­ and Fuji. Beurre Bosc,...

  • News

    Sainsbury applies regional focus

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    One of the biggest changes to come out of Sainsbury's massive shake-up of its retail operation (see news) is the creation of the regional business manager role. The team of 25 district managers reporting to retail operations directors will be...

  • News

    Obituary: Sir Alistair Grant

    2001-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir Alistair's legacy to grocery Clive Beddall The death of former Safeway chairman Sir Alistair Grant, at the relatively young age of 63, leaves the UK food and drink industry without one of its most charismatic visionaries. His death was not...