All The Grocer articles in 4 April 2009 – Page 3

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    Cheese brands push up their ad spends

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Cheese manufacturers are defying the recession and increasing their ad spend.Total category spend on TV and press campaigns jumped 20% year-on-year to £3.2m in the four weeks ending 15 March according to Billetts. The uplift was driven by...

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    Acid Test: Rustlers Bacon Roll

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    There's nothing like the smell of a processed bacon roll fresh out of the microwave...

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    Innocent pulls plug on 750ml 'thickie' drinks

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Innocent has ditched its 750ml 'thickies' less than a year after launch as it shifts its focus from the dairy aisle back to chilled smoothie & juices.It is scrapping the three-strong 750ml range of yoghurt drinks, which hit shelves last...

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    Grocer 33: Aisle and till service shine at Waitrose

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Waitrose’s Cheadle Hulme branch won our top store award thanks to its short queue and “immaculate” customer service

  • Category Report

    Meat Fish & Poultry 2009

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Jamie Oliver gave British pork a major boost in his TV show in January, but are farmers and the wider industry willing to take the next steps needed to capitalise on the situation, asks Michael Barker.How times have changed for the UK pork industry. A year ago, desperate farmers resorted ...

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    Sainsbury's admits 100% UK pork claim is ‘incorrect’

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's has backtracked on claims that it only sells 100% British pre-packed pork after an investigation by The Grocer revealed it was selling Danish products. The supermarket was found to be promoting own-label pre-packed fresh Danish pork last...

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    Typhoo boss says recovery plan will reduce £10m loss

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    The new chief executive of Typhoo has insisted the company still has a future, despite making a £10.3m loss and breaching its banking covenants. Keith Packer told The Grocer the company had the full backing of its shareholders - even though...

  • News

    World News 4/4/09

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Sara Lee has said it is considering selling its international household and personal care business after receiving expressions of interest. The company, which owns brands including Ambi Pur, Sanex, Radox and Brylcreem, trades with...

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    Other Movers 4/4/09

    2009-04-04T00:00:00Z

    John Lindop, group finance director for Crans­wick, will retire at the end of May after 17 years with the business.