All The Grocer articles in 28 April 2001 – Page 2
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Tobacco legislation: Independents will lose out on credits f
Independent retailers could suffer significant losses when new legislation on tobacco products comes into force in July, according to wholesalers. The threat comes from the introduction of the duty paid mark on cigarette and handrolling tobacco...
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Return of the King as lower taxes create passage for fiord f
King Oscar Brisling, one of the most prominent canned fish brands during the sixties, is planning a comeback in the UK. The Norwegian brand disappeared from UK shelves during the 'seventies after the UK joined the EU in 1972. Duties imposed on non...
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Convenience stores: Wider Smile for Newshops
Independent chain Newshops will next month open its 73rd store a Smile Central in the Temple Quay development in Bristol. MD Jerry Marwood described the new c-store which will sit alongside other retailers such as Starbucks in the development ...
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The Grocer focus on household cleaning: trends and developme
Colour, design and street cred aren't the first thoughts that come to mind when buying household cleaners, but these are increasingly being used to woo consumers. Addis manufactures the Ultima mop and says the wet cleaning market is very much...
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The Grocer focus on household cleaning
analysis by Sheila Eggleston - NPD pushes up value - designs get slicker - what triggers sales? - antibacterial popular Few will admit to enjoy being a domestic goddess. No matter how people try to dress it up as a rock 'n' roll keep fit...
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The Grocer focus on household cleaning: market research note
by Susan Thomas, account director, TNS Superpanel Household cleaners includes kitchen, bathroom, and all purpose hard surface cleaners, but excludes specific carpet and window cleaners. The household cleaners market is in value growth of 6% in the...
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Smarter Christmas looks
Cadbury Trebor Bassett has unwrapped its Christmas range to reveal novelties. These include a chocolate Melt and Mould kit and Pass the Parcel aimed at small kids' mainstream countline collection The Box for 15-19 year olds, and a purple and white...
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FMD and traditional cheese
British specialist cheesemakers "could be forced out of business" by food preparation methods introduced to halt the spread of foot and mouth disease. Dairy hygiene regulations currently state that cheesemakers in infected areas can use only...
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DAIRY: Cheese makers glad of opportunity to put more into st
Cheddar make boosted by sourcing of more milk More milk supplies have been found by UK cheese manufacturers to replenish their dwindling stocks, particularly those of Mature Cheddar. With milk shortages for manufacture looming as a result of FMD...
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Peace is a cert for progress
David Peace takes up his appointment as md of Soil Association Certification this week. Peace was the founding chief executive of Assured British Meat, working on the development of quality assured standard marks such as the little red tractor....
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Musgrave recruits Mars' Holahan as c&c commercial chief
The Musgrave Group has appointed James Holahan as commercial director of its cash and carry division. Holahan joins Irish based Musgrave from Mars' food business where he was European director. Before joining Mars he was director of Largo Foods...
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Harp goes to Castle Eden
The latest resting place for Harp lager is set to be Castle Eden. This is the result of the restructure plan unveiled for Wolverhampton and Dudley. The Midlands regional giant which has been the subject of takeover rumours for a year has decided...
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Opinion: Silly bucolic notions
Ten weeks on, and a fickle media is redesigning its coverage of the foot and mouth crisis. Suddenly the farmers, prime objects of the media barons' sympathy when the dreadful disease first surfaced, are becoming the villains of the piece. And the...
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Brittany: New long life broccoli packs spearhead UK sales dr
PdB looks to fill the gap Breton vegetable growers are anticipating an increase in exports to the UK this summer. They believe they can fill a gap in supply expected to open up in May between the end of Spanish production and the delayed start to...
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Gum launch is a Breeze
Wrigley has stretched its Extra brand umbrella to include a new Cool Breeze variant. The launch is part of Wrigley's strategy to increase consumption by introducing new flavours and to attract more consumers by boosting the breath freshening...
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Brandwatch Mintel category report: chocolate confectionery
Confectionery: countlines rule The chocolate confectionery market was worth an estimated £3.8bn in 2000, an increase of 17% on 1995. The sugar confectionery market was worth £1.7bn, accounting for around 30% of total confectionery sales....
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Brandwatch profile: crisps and snacks
Top 15 brands advertised (by media) £k Jan '00 - Dec '00 Total Press Cinema Radio Outdoor TV Direct Mail Total 27,138 ...
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Marks & Spencer: B&Q's Stevenson is retail director
Marks & Spencer has appointed Barry Stevenson as retail director for its UK Retail business. Stevenson will sit on the UK Retail board, reporting to managing director Roger Holmes, and will join the company immediately. After an early career with...
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B&Q on the move
J Sainsbury Developments has entered into an agreement with B&Q for the redevelopment of Solartron Works site, Farnborough. B&Q will relocate its store in Solartron Road to a new development on the site, subject to permission. Sainsbury will retain...
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Portugal: Slow boat to Iberia
A cruel combination of factors has led to a decline in UK exports to a country once flagged as the promised land, but the market is changing as Elaine Watson discovers at Portugal's Alimentaria Flick through the exhibitors' catalogue at Portugal's...
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