All The Grocer articles in 29 November 2003 – Page 2

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    Scots venison direct to the door

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    A Scottish producer is using the internet in a bid to get consumption of venison out of the restaurant and into the kitchen.Highland Game has launched an online ordering service which sees game meat from Scotland’s hills delivered direct to...

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    Up for the dawn

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Early rising helps Leathley’s local sourcing says Anne BruceEvery year The Grocer Top 50 independent chain Leathley’s Quality Fare buys the prize bull at the Wensleydale Agricultural Show. Customers can order cuts from it via the...

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    Primula for Christmas

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Kavli is giving its Primula cream cheese brand a seasonal feel by launching a special edition Stilton & Apricot variety.Aimed at Christmas canapés and snacks, as well as main meals, the newcomer comes in the trademark Primula squeezy...

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    Stella leads the charge

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury continues at the top of the chart for the second consecutive week, although its lead is down from three percentage points to less than one, with Asda moving ever closer in second place. Alcoholic drinks continues to be a strong area...

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    Lowestoft at centre of Unilever review

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food has revealed it is in negotiations with third party manufacturers and logistics suppliers as a supply chain review continues.A spokesman said Unilever was looking at a number of options including sharing its...

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    Cardhu peace talks

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Scotch whisky bosses are meeting Diageo next week in a bid to find a solution to the dispute over the marketing of Diageo’s Cardhu brand. The whisky has a ‘pure malt’ tag even though it is now a blended whisky because of a shortfall in production at...

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    Political heat builds over levels of obesity

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    The food industry’s responsibility for obesity and other health issues was in the spotlight this week, with top government and industry figures debating its role and snack industry chiefs facing a grilling from MPs.Speaking at Westminster Diet...

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    Brand unity nears

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    A new brand identity for the co-operative movement will be unveiled in 2005 in a bid to give societies a more coherent and consistent public face.A Co-operative Group spokesman said the brand panel established after the Co-operative...

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    Research new brand names carefully

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    from John Dodds, consultant, Nomen UKSir; One of the most effective naming strategies is to identify a new product with positive emotions inherent in the consumption experience. So it is all the more unfortunate for Centura...

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    Booker places success at heart of new slogan

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Booker has added a new strapline, Your Success Counts, which will appear with the Booker brand.Retail customers will see the new logo on all printed materials from the wholesaler and it will also be included in the latest update of the lorry...

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    Bestway leaves Landmark

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    The Landmark Cash & Carry buying group is about to lose its biggest member, Bestway, which accounts for more than £1bn of its £2.6bn turnover. Both sides insisted the separation, which will take place from January 1, was amicable, and Bestway...

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    Latin lovers are best

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Bacardi-Martini has unveiled a new TV ad for Bacardi Breezer as part of a £2m seasonal push. The top selling RTD is back on the small screen next week with the latest creative in its ‘There’s Latin Spirit in Everyone’ campaign.The...

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    Bebbington’s UK role at K-C

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Kimberly-Clark Europe, manufacturer of tissue and personal care products, has made John Bebbington group director for UK & Ireland customer management.He will oversee the development of products such as Andrex toilet tissue and Huggies...

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    Beauty buds with tips

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Cosmetic accessories manufacturer SLG has brought out a range of liquid-filled cotton buds called Beauty Tips.Making their debut in Sainsbury now, rsp £2.99 for 24, the formulations either remove eye make-up, nail polish or waterproof mascara...

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    United Co-op bans terror pair

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    United Co-operatives says it has made legal history by obtaining a civil court injunction that bans two problem customers from entering its stores.The Staffordshire-based co-op, the second largest in the UK, has had Darren Boote and...

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    Barbie bags

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Mr Lucky Bags has added a new £1.99 single bag and a range of party bags to its Barbie range. It has also increased its Scooby Doo portfolio with Mystery Lucky Bags in £1 and £2 packs and two sizes of Lucky Eggs, the larger of which contains...

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    Walkers to hit back over obesity

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Walkers is to tackle the health lobby head on next year with a series of initiatives aimed at dampening the argument over child obesity.The snacking giant believes a lot of the criticism levelled at manufacturers so far has been unfair. And it...

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    Hi-tech boost to availability

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Tesco claims it has seen a 1-2% improvement in on-shelf availability through the rollout of wireless technology in its stores and supply chain. Replenishment at Tesco now goes through a single system, which store staff can tap into at the...

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    Asda deflects blame for war

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Asda has blamed smaller “terrorist” retailers who have a limited stake in the beer market for sparking a pre-Christmas price war by slashing the price of Stella Artois.The chain says its reduction to £9.87 for a 330ml 24-pack this week was a...

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    Another loaf hike likely

    2003-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Bread prices will have to rise again in early 2004 if bakers are to recoup a second sharp upsurge in the price of wheat this year, the UK’s leading bakeries have warned.Manufacturers are still struggling to recoup this summer’s £20 a tonne hike...