All The Grocer articles in 28 September 2002 – Page 3
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Call for radical shake-up of HRI
Ed Bedington An independent report has branded Horticulture Research International as unviable and has called for radical change. A five-year review by consultant Dr Derek Langslow and published by DEFRA recommended the organisation should...
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call me old fashioned if you wantÂ
Every quarter we run a simple test to see how well the industry's various online shopping services are performing. For those who missed our Insight feature on page 28, what we do is recruit a band of shoppers to order The Grocer 33 online. ...
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Naafi's new buying chief
Armed forces retailer Naafi has announced the appointment of Christian Rose as its commercial director to handle UK and international buying and distribution. Rose aims to continue the development of the organisation's commercial department,...
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Hubba Bubba's got it taped
Wrigley is stretching its Hubba Bubba soft bubble gum brand into a new format with the launch of a sticky tape-type dispenser. Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape allows consumers to snap off just the amount they want each time. It hits shelves on Monday...
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BT saves for Somerfield
Somerfield has shaved 15% off its IT and communications bill a year after outsourcing the function to BT. The company's IT director, Gordon Scholes, said outsourcing had allowed management to focus on the core business and removed the need to...
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United Co-op begins to integrate Yorkshire
John Wood United Co-op has started the integration of Yorkshire Co-op's 120 stores into the enlarged group following the completion of the merger between the two. Paul Griffiths, general manager, food group, said the integration process...
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Safeway:winning the battle locally
The rumour factory had been doing overtime in the week that Safeway's marketing and trading director sat down to do his first major interview since taking up his post. But when asked about the reports that Wal-Mart was about to launch a takeover bid...
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British Bakeries reorganised
John Wood British Bakeries has revealed full details of a nationwide restructuring programme, first hinted at in The Grocer (June 29), to realign manufacturing capacity and distribution. The company is implementing a regional distribution...
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Jobs axed as BEW cuts costs
Birds Eye Wall's is to cut 320 jobs at its Gloucester ice cream manufacturing plant as part of a restructuring operation aimed at slashing costs by £12m. The plant, which forms part of the company's 10-unit European supply chain network,...
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Exclusive avocado
Waitrose has won exclusive rights to sell a new variety of giant avocado called Nature's Haas. Bred by Westfalia, one of South Africa's best known grower exporters, the fruit went on sale in 60 selected stores this week. As this is the...
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Rebellious attitude pays off with soaring sales
Behind the advertising controversy has been vigorous NPD taking an iconic brand to new highs (or is that lows?) Pot Noodle effectively created the instant hot snacks market with its launch in 1979. Now in its 24th year, the iconic brand remains...
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Asda goes colour-coded
Ed Bedington A major overhaul is expected to breathe new life into the meat, fish and poultry category for Asda. The multiple has spent 12 months re-designing the entire section, and the new look was launched this week. Mark James, general...
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The art of complete satisfaction
Microwaveable pouches have now revolutionised the convenience market, enabling a high quality rice product to be prepared in two minutes. The microwave rice market, worth £18.2m, is predicted to swell to £75m in five years. Uncle Ben's has a...
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Still rushing around like idiots
Mike and Jane Clarke recently returned from the only holiday they've had so far this year - three days in Torquay. But Mike says the break did them good and made a change from "rushing around like idiots". But it was back to the treadmill on thier...
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Holistic answer to skills shortages
from Justine Watson, Director, The Talent Partnership, Berkeley Scott Group, Godalming, Surrey Sir; It has become increasingly apparent over the past 18 months that the skills shortages affecting the retail industry have been getting worse. Even...
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Asda online again fails to deliver
Asda regularly tops The Grocer 33 but its online service is still proving a fiasco.Six months after our last online shop and Asda, the worst performer last time, still failed to deliver the goods. Yet it all started so well. Our shopper, a...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesCHOCOLATE LAGERFrom: The Meantime BreweryExclusive to Sainsbury, this lager has been brewed to give a balance between the rich taste of chocolate and...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesreal pasteFrom: Schwartz Schwartz says this new six-strong range has the kind of flavour and aroma that are usually associated with cooking from scratch...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBoddingtons draught barrelFrom: InterbrewHot on the heels of the Stella Artois Draught Barrel, Interbrew is launching its Boddingtons ale in the...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesCurry BombsFrom: Oriental Express Four mainstream flavours, Tikka Masala, Chicken Balti, Beef Madras and Chicken Vindaloo, make up a new range of...