All The Grocer articles in 29 September 2001 – Page 2
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n The healthy margins of small frozen food discounters have
Competition in the frozen food business is hotting up, which is surprising in a market that can only be best described as flat. However this lack of total growth is forcing stores to be more innovative and fight harder for greater market share. All...
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It's Vizibly different
Cult comic Viz has changed format for the first time since its launch 20 years ago. The title will increase in size to 303mm x 230mm, have a glossy, stiffer cover and will be printed on improved quality paper. The changes aim to give Viz greater...
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CusTOMS & EXCISE
NI's largest ever illicit spirit bottling plant exposed In a raid on premises at Washing Bay, Coalisland, Co Tyrone, Customs & Excise officers and the Royal Ulster Constabulary seized more than 26,000 litres of illicit spirits and 600,000 smuggled...
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Unilever senior vice-president, corporate development, Iain
Bestway has secured planning permission in Birmingham for its 28th cash and carry depot. The 27th site opened in Plymouth this month. Kerry's takeover bid for Golden Vale has received approval from the regulatory authorities in the UK and Irish...
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When Iceland founder Malcolm Walker left the company he had
And he did, for about three months, before jumping straight back into the fray with a brand new frozen food venture, Cooltrader. "After leaving Iceland I had intended to retire but I felt the urge to get back into business," Walker says. "That...
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Entenmann's returns to the coffee shop
Entenmann's will continue to push its products into a wider variety of eating occasion next month with a launch and a redesign. It will introduce a new range of premium Café-Style Muffins which are targeted at snackers particularly at tea or...
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McCain gets saucy with its frozen Micro range, and chips in
Frozen potato specialist McCain is adding three new products to its Micro range and is also chipping in with a £5.5m support package. Micro Wedges-In-Sauce (rsp: 89p, 200g) come in BBQ and curry varieties and continue the brand's potato theme,...
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A chain in change takes to the stage
n Can the food chain bridge the chasm of society wanting one thing and UK farmers providing another? Helen Gregory reports There's a severe weather warning predicted for European agriculture. And farmers look set to be blown about in the storm. At...
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Drinks industry favours compulsory ID card plan
The prospect of compulsory ID cards, being promoted by the government in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the US, has been welcomed by many in the drinks industry. First Quench md Steve Headington said: "We would welcome any initiative...
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CANNED FISH
Canners in Seattle interested in promotions after a period of inactivity Canned salmon promotional activity now switches to pinks Sales of red salmon in the run up to Christmas are reported to be better than expected, due no doubt to the heavy...
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Vertical integration of the process from sea to plate' at John West powerhouse in Victoria Minimum handling ethos key to Heinz Seychelles operation Kit Davies The Seychelles Heinz has now consolidated its ambitious growth programme for the...
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Pilchard ban looms Another complete ban on pilchard fishing by the Namibian government is possible. With this season's fishing only a few weeks away, tests have shown fewer than normal shoals in three key areas. Six years ago, Namibia banned all...
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Malaysia plans to be more actively involved in the tuna business Thai canners looking to growth in added value Clive Beddall, Bangkok Thailand's tuna canners are predicting more growth in the added value sector of the UK market. Packers...
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Canadian processors alarmed by reports of threat to Fraser run Pink salmon pack likely to return to normality With retail tuna prices being forced upwards, attention is now switching to red and pink salmon. North American canners have been...
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Pricing dilemma for canners as pack 25% larger than last year's Multipack route beckons Opening prices for new season Alaskan Salmon are expected shortly now that the extent of the Canadian pack is known and product is making its way down to...
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Promotional activity will be scaled back until fishing improves in South Africa/Peru Sardine prices to rise as El Niño's return feared Poor sardine catches are being reported by Portuguese fishermen at a time when canners are under pressure to...
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Takeover comes hot on heels of stake in Gruppo Russo Princes grows further with Oxbridge purchase Clive Beddall Princes Foods has consolidated its position as a force in retail and foodservice markets by buying one of its majorrivals, Oxbridge...
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Adequate supplies of 213g but prices will be higher than expected No more Canada reds as Fraser run total failure' Reports from Seattle suggest negotiations have commenced between the UK salmon importers and packers now that it seems unlikely...
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Seattle sources report unusually high quality for Bristol Bay fish Multiples to offer red talls at pre-Christmas £1.99 At least two major supermarkets are going to feature red talls (418g) this Christmas according to trade sources. The...
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Some supermarkets reported to be considering own labels for pouch format Tuna prices set to rise Although tuna raw material prices have steadied over the last few weeks, prices are about to rise at retail level, reflecting the second phase of...
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