All The Grocer articles in 30 May 2009 – Page 3
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NewsA balanced approach
In four years Balance Foods has built up a portfolio of organic, Fairtrade and licensed goods set to top £10m in sales. And it's still hungry, writes Nick Hughes
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South American fall in beef production to keep UK prices high
UK beef prices are set to remain high for the foreseeable future as the double whammy of falling production in South America and tightening European supplies hits home.EU countries have found it harder to source beef from South America this...
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Voluntary code for alcohol sales agreed by stores in Republic
Retailers in the Irish Republic - including most of the multiples - have agreed to a new voluntary code for the display and sale of alcohol.Under the code, alcohol-only TV and radio advertising will be banned, as will window displays and...
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Adnams distributes Greek beer Mythos
Popular Greek beer Mythos is set to become more widely available in the UK following a distribution deal with Adnams.
The Suffolk brewery has won the rights to distribute the Greek brand, and manage its sales and marketing, from this week in… -
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Dorset adds bran flakes to its line-up
Dorset Cereals is adding a bran flake range to its portfolio for the first time.Tasty Fruit and Fibre, which is being rolled into Tesco and Waitrose now, is positioned as an "easy and tasty" way to add fibre and bran flakes to a diet....
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Golden syrup added to the Maryland mix
Burton's Foods is relaunching its Maryland cookie brand with a new recipe, updated packaging and a £2.5m ad campaign.Consumer demand for "more interesting alternatives to everyday biscuits" prompted the company to replace sugar syrup with...
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Morrisons ahead of its multiple rivals with sales growth of 7.9%
Morrisons is growing faster than any of its supermarket rivals, new figures from Nielsen showed this week. Sales at the UK’s number four are up 7.9% year-on-year by value, compared with Asda’s 7.4% and Sainsbury's 7.3%. Its market share has...
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NewsRetail Prices: Fruit and veg basket costs 5.6% less than last month
Shoppers who value their 5-a-day are smiling this month. First there was the £1 pineapple. Then the news that prices are falling overall. Richard Ford reports
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Florette set to move into the fruit market in 2010
The Florette brand is set to be launched into fruit for the first time, The Grocer can reveal.Although still at the discussion stage, Florette fruit could be launched as early as next year. The product line-up has not yet been agreed, but...
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The Power List 2009
It's war. The recession has upped the stakes in the battle for the hearts and pounds of shoppers and only the canniest generals are enjoying the taste of victory. Even the veterans of the grocery industry can’t afford to get complacent, with many new recruits filling the ranks of The ...
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Grocery Retail Structure 2009
The UK grocery market was worth £141.7bn in the 12 months to May 2009, representing an increase of 5.1% over the previous year. Over the past 12 months, the UK food and grocery industry has faced challenging trading conditions as shoppers, manufacturers and retailers have been impacted by a range ...
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2 Sisters vows to fulfil orders following blaze
Despite a devastating blaze at one of its key factories this week, 2 Sisters has assured retailers it will continue to meet demand.Fire fighters spent 24 hours tackling a blaze that severely damaged 80% of the poultry specialist's Morecambe...
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury's celebrates 140th in style
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but a short queue and friendly staff helped Sainsbury's in Alnwick scoop the top store award - fittingly on the very day it kicked off its 140th birthday celebrations.
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World News 30/5/09
INDIA: Wal-Mart has delayed the opening of its first C&C in Amritsar, India, following rioting by Sikhs in Punjab. An official at the JV Bharti Wal-Mart would not speculate on the new launch date. "It's too early to say," said Arti Singh, VP for...
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Other Movers 30/5/09
Robin Barr this week stepped down as chairman of AG Barr following 44 years at the soft drinks manufacturer. He said he was "delighted to leave the business in such good shape and in the hands of a capable and experienced team". Barr has agreed to...
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