All The Grocer articles in 3 December 2005

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  • News

    Irish retailers face 10% pay demand from union

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Multiples in the Irish Republic are facing a 10% pay hike claim by Mandate, the union representing 40,000 retail staff.According to Mandate general secretary John Douglas, the claim, which would mean a €40-a-week increase for senior staff,...

  • News

    Irish retailers face 10% pay demand from union

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Multiples in the Irish Republic are facing a 10% pay hike claim by Mandate, the union representing 40,000 retail staff.According to Mandate general secretary John Douglas, the claim, which would mean a €40-a-week increase for senior staff,...

  • News

    All aboard the Orient express

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...

  • News

    All aboard the Orient express

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...

  • News

    The Acid Test

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: césu special exportCompany: césu AlusPrice: £1.49 per bottleAvailable in 500ml bottles, Césu Special Export is an authentic...

  • News

    Action on road pricing plan met with caution

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Industry associations have given a cautious welcome to the government’s first steps towards introducing a national road pricing scheme.The Department for Transport this week awarded seven local authorities a share of more than £7m to explore...

  • News

    Action on road pricing plan met with caution

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Industry associations have given a cautious welcome to the government’s first steps towards introducing a national road pricing scheme.The Department for Transport this week awarded seven local authorities a share of more than £7m to explore...

  • News

    Luxardo adds colour to sambuca line

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Luxardo has two more sambuca varieties to launch into the off-trade, along with plans to boost its promotional activity for 2006.The 38% abv aniseed-based drink will now be available in cranberry and cinnamon, both priced in line with its other...

  • News

    Luxardo adds colour to sambuca line

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Luxardo has two more sambuca varieties to launch into the off-trade, along with plans to boost its promotional activity for 2006.The 38% abv aniseed-based drink will now be available in cranberry and cinnamon, both priced in line with its other...

  • News

    Adult entertainments

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Sharp manufacturers have spotted the potential of formats for the grown-ups that make sophisticated nibbling easyPerhaps the biggest news in the cheese market over the past year has been the emergence of the adult snacking...

  • News

    Adult entertainments

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Sharp manufacturers have spotted the potential of formats for the grown-ups that make sophisticated nibbling easyPerhaps the biggest news in the cheese market over the past year has been the emergence of the adult snacking...

  • News

    Aptamil milk advert falls foul of ASA

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Baby food and milk suppliers may have to tread even more carefully in advertising products in the future, after a ruling against Milupa for its new Aptamil Growing Up Milk.The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by a doctor...

  • News

    Aptamil milk advert falls foul of ASA

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Baby food and milk suppliers may have to tread even more carefully in advertising products in the future, after a ruling against Milupa for its new Aptamil Growing Up Milk.The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by a doctor...

  • News

    Big African beer comes to the UK

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...

  • News

    Big African beer comes to the UK

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...

  • News

    Pulp fruition: United tops up its Go Ahead! range

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits is making inroads with its Go Ahead! range by extending its cereal bars offering in time for the New Year health kick.The company is building on the success of its Yogurt Break product with a strawberry variant as well as...

  • News

    Aldi plans to go big in UK

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Aldi has started work on a major expansion of its head office – further proof that the discount chain really does mean business in the UK and Ireland.Group MD Paul Foley said that planning permission was granted last week for the expansion at...

  • News

    Aldi plans to go big in UK

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Aldi has started work on a major expansion of its head office – further proof that the discount chain really does mean business in the UK and Ireland.Group MD Paul Foley said that planning permission was granted last week for the expansion at...

  • News

    Breathing space on allergen laws

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Food and drink manufacturers have been granted a period of grace on the new EU food labelling regulations for allergens that came into force last week.The rules, effective from November 25, require prepacked foods to clearly show whether they...

  • News

    Breathing space on allergen laws

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Food and drink manufacturers have been granted a period of grace on the new EU food labelling regulations for allergens that came into force last week.The rules, effective from November 25, require prepacked foods to clearly show whether they...