All The Grocer articles in 28 October 2000 – Page 3
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Pigmeat: Denmark points to price stability
Don't look for more gains says DS economist Latest suggestion the pigmeat market price in much of the EU has little if any further upward potential comes from Denmark where Danske Slagterier economist Carsten Flemin describes the industry as having...
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The Grocer focus on toiletries: depilatories on a high
"We see grocery as a massive opportunity for growth," says marketing manager Alison Radford of Immac, the leading depilatory brand. "Depilatory sales in grocery are at an all-time high at £7.6m and growing at 17% way ahead of the total market. Our...
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Jones draws the distinction
Landmark Group member L&F Jones is to draw clear distinctions between its wholesale and retail operations, and plans to boost store numbers by going down the franchise route. Colin Murphy joins the company on October 30 from Appleby Westward as...
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Sara Lee in festive style
Sara Lee Bakery has launched four frozen desserts for the festive season. Festive Fruit Punch is brandy mousse on a spiced fruit and nut base, topped with fruit and a mulled wine glaze. Marbleous Choc 'n' Orange Cheesecake is a deep filled...
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The Grocer focus on toiletries
analysis by Sarah Hardcastle Could retailers be slowly killing off the proverbial "golden goose" of grocery namely the highly lucrative toiletries market in a bid to gain customers and market share? Certainly the signs point in this direction....
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The Grocer focus on toiletries
MARKET VIEW Compiled by Information Resources Haircare The haircare market has seen a decline in sales driven by poor performance within the shampoo and conditioners and hairspray categories. This has undoubtedly been influenced by EDLP and...
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Fogg travels on from pyramids
KP Snacks is abandoning is pyramid Phileas Fogg Tortilla Chip packaging to make it easier to merchandise. A 33% extra free promotion will run on the new rectangular packs until December in a bid to maximise Christmas sales. Available in Nacho...
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SIAL show review: Mexican lines: Mission Foods has huge hope
Mission Foods' assault on the European market began in earnest at Sial with the unveiling of the company's retail strategy for the region. And as far as the UK goes, the strategy will see it adopting a two pronged approach: supplying retailers with...
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SIAL show review: Tivall plans meat free steaks
Israel's Tivall Foods plans to launch a host of products in the UK including what it claims is the first meat free fillet style steak. The new product is made using Tivall's patented fibrous vegetable protein (FVP) and was recently launched in...
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Market watch: Fruit and vegetable Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox lb 40 55 UK Bramley lb ...
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Multiples: Somerfield: how Simons paid
Former Somerfield boss David Simons has publicly admitted that the Kwik Save acquisition was a mistake and one that cost him a £10m fortune. In an interview to be broadcast by HTV West on Tuesday, Simons reveals: "At the time of the flotation I...
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Tasting panel: Vodka Ice
Vodka Ice is the latest PPS from GBL International TARGET CONSUMER Lisa Riley, 27, is a student who lives in Sussex The chrome and ice white all-over outer wrapping will attract women, but I think it would have been better with a screw cap for...
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You have to offer a lot more
In the week that the Competition Commission announced the results of its 16 month inquiry into supermarkets, one of my two remaining local greengrocers shut up shop for good. Five years ago there were five greengrocers in my immediate vicinity...
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SIAL unveils the perfect...water
One of the most unusual products on display at Sial was undoubtedly a new concept called L'Eau du Café/L'Eau du Thé, which was unveiled at the show. The brainchild of French designer Fabrice Peltier of the P'Référence agency, the product is...
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Tiger and Ted in the window
Far Eastern bottled Tiger Beer has linked up with Ted Baker fashion chain for an instore promotion and window display campaign in the run up to Christmas. The marketing drive is targeted at "adventurous" 18 to 35 year old male drinkers. Shoppers...
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