All The Grocer articles in 28 October 2000 – Page 2
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Consumer power: a rich history of food riots
At the end of June this year, an estimated 30,000 people gathered in the small town of Milau in Southern France for a carnival-style event convened as a protest against "trade globalisation, industrial farming and the power of multinational world...
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Code of practice: Tough talking predicted as OFT's draconia
Exclusive Clive Beddall The first draft of the proposed legally binding trading code between the multiples and their suppliers landed on the desks of the top five chains on Tuesday prompting predictions that it would stir a "frank and tough"...
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Nuts: Cobnuts make a comeback
Traditional Kentish cobnuts are making a comeback on retail shelves. Their growing popularity was highlighted by Waitrose's sponsorship of the growers' association exhibition class held at the National Fruit Show. The crop can be eaten from...
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SIAL show review: Children's snacks: Wacko races to surprise
A new pan-European snacks brand for kids was unveiled at the show by Unichips. The Wacko's Surprise range comprises four flavours of crisps and two snack products with the taste of each one specially adapted to suit younger palates. The neat twist...
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Executive moves: Tulip chief shifts to SQM
One of the Danish bacon industry's best known and respected figures, Tulip International managing director Peter Rasztar, is leaving to join Sweden's largest slaughterhouse group, Swedish Quality Meat. Rasztar will take up his new post at the...
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Consumer power: Causes and effects
How much do the world's big brands have to fear from militant anti-capitalist protestors? Do their shock tactics represent merely fringe fanaticism? Or beneath the tip is there an iceberg of public restlessness that companies would do well to heed...
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Fresh produce: Heritage is on the case
Nisa-Today's is relaunching its Nisachill Heritage fresh produce range and introducing nearly 40 new case sizes. Smaller case sizes, including 8x4 pack Golden Delicious apples and 6x1 Iceberg lettuces, will complement the existing range of 100...
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SIAL show review: Meat: France's turn for BSE scandal
The SIAL show is one of the most important events in the food industry calendar. The Grocer team flew out to Paris this week to provide this three page special focusing on the key issues and product launches. Reports by Clive Beddall, Julian Hunt,...
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Brits doing sterling work
BSE spoiled the party for the French government in Paris this week. As another cynical example of Gallic disregard for EU rules kept British beef in locked cabinets at SIAL, Mad Cow Disease became an embarrassing domestic headache, casting an...
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Brussels report: EU states bring sugar reform to a halt
EU farm ministers meeting in Luxembourg have stonewalled proposals from the European Commission for interim reform the EU's sugar regime. No fewer than 10 of the 15 member states opposed the commission's proposals. However, Britain, Sweden,...
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Convenience stores: Brakes put on Connex station c-shop vent
Train operator Connex Transport UK learned it would lose one of its franchises covering more than half its stations just hours after unveiling a joint venture to develop combined retail and rail ticket outlets. Connex had identified 100 stations...
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SIAL show review: Bottled water: Silver Spring rival for Vol
Silver Spring used Sial to launch its rival to Volvic Touch of Fruit. Perfectly Clear Still with Spring Water comes in five flavours: peach & mandarin, red apple, citrus fruits, tropical fruits and summer fruits. Retail sales manager Andrew McAdam...
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SIAL show review: canned vegetables: Bonduelle organic sweet
Bonduelle is bringing organic sweetcorn to the UK. The product is available in both 325g and a single serve 150g ringpull can, and is claimed to be the first organic vacuum packed sweetcorn. UK md Bill Mahony said sweetcorn would be the first in a...
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Rural hopes are pinned on Blair
Sir; Your Opinion column (The Grocer, October 21) hit the nail on the head when it referred to the plight facing so many of our country stores. You rightly describe them as "essential service providers" and, from my experiences in this part of...
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First impressions: Sara Lee Secret Bites
Sara Lee Bakery's new mini cheescakes can be eaten straight from the freezer Sarah George, works for occupational psychologist SHL and lives in south west London I am a big Snickers fan so the Toffee and Pecan Secret Bite had my interest up...
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Beef: MLC/MAFF set to tackle Brussels over exports
Day dedication of processing plants could enable more operators to tackle trade Long expected moves aimed at increasing the commercial viability of British beef exports are at last beginning with a formal approach to Brussels by the MLC and MAFF...
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BEEF: Bansback: We must secure that return'
Beef exporting is a sensitive issue for major retailers within the UK because there are fears of the confidence boosting effect conflicting with the need to keep a lid on prices. On the one hand a further relaxation by the European Commission of...
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Republic of Ireland: Harney decides that the ban on below co
The 12-year-old ban on below-cost selling in the Irish Republic is to be retained and the UK experience was one of the factors which influenced the Irish government in reaching that conclusion. Announcing the decision this week, after months of...
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SIAL show review: Breads and sandwiches: Baguettes boxed
Baguette in a box is the latest food to go development from Delifrance (UK). The frozen baguettes are supplied in a box that is heat resistant to 260degC, and take just two minutes to crisp up in an oven. Initially designed for in-flight catering,...
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SIAL show review: Sial d'Or awards
Jim Cane, commercial director of Youngs Bluecrest, right, picks up one of the company's two Sial d'Or awards during a special ceremony at the show. Its Fish & Sauce range beat 24 entries from around the world to win the fish category in the awards....
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