All The Grocer articles in 5 December 2009
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Walkers highlights sub 99-calorie lines
Walkers is highlighting the 99-or-less calorie count of its Quavers, Wotsits, French Fries and Squares brands on front of pack.
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Unilever cuts ties with ‘illegal’ palm oil supplier
Unilever has cut ties with Indonesia’s largest palm oil company, Sinar Mas, after it was shown evidence that it was illegally destroying rainforests.
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Diageo doubles redundancy payout to Scots workers
Diageo has struck a deal that more than doubles its payments to hundreds of Scottish workers set to lose their jobs as a result of planned closures by the drinks giant north of the border.
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Heineken makes peace in India with United Breweries settlement
Heineken is expected to make a move on the Indian beer market after settling a dispute with Bangalore-based tycoon Vijay Mallya.
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Now Asda launches the £3 wild salmon
Asda has defended its decision to sell a whole wild salmon for just £3.
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Bulletin: Mandelson backs up Cadbury… fair play to Kit Kat… Tyler plots Sainsbury’s growth
Business secretary warns Kraft over bid; Nestlé in ethical switch; JS chair eyes expansion
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Tesco tipped for 3% third-quarter sales growth
Tesco is expected to post like-for-like sales growth of around 3% in its third-quarter update tomorrow.
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Nestlé flagship Kit Kat switches to Fairtrade status
Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Cadbury by announcing its flagship Kit Kat chocolate brand will be certified Fairtrade from next year.
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FSA names Spanish egg producer in salmonella scare
The Food Standards Agency has named the site in Spain it believes is responsible for the recent salmonella outbreak in the UK.
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What is the price of reformulation?
Food manufacturers have reacted with fury to the FSA's new satfat proposals, which were put out to consultation this week.The proposed voluntary measures include reducing portion sizes on snacks, expanding the definitions of ice cream...
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Time for the ombudsman is now
The Labour government still has a little time to stand up to the supermarkets, says Joanna Blythman
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Pure Life set for marathon sponsorship
After 11 years as the official water of the London Marathon, Nestlé Waters Vittel has been replaced by the company's Pure Life brand.Nestlé said the sponsorship would drive awareness of Pure Life, which made its UK debut in January 2008...
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Lads’ snack Pot Noodle woos ladies with soup
Pot Noodle is giving its laddish image a break with a new range of dried soups aimed at health-conscious women.
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Mister Frozen
With his Iceland business on a roll and a host of new opportunities on the horizon, Malcolm Walker is proving one cool trade. Peter Cripps meets him
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Stores increase role in fresh produce sourcing
Fresh food middlemen are under threat as retailers take a bigger role in sourcing their fresh produce, experts and industry insiders have warned.Last week it emerged that Asda completed the outright purchase of International Produce, its...
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Supermarkets shrink to fit
As Dr Evil said to his clone: "Mini-Me, you complete me." And with the supermarkets increasingly moving into smaller formats, it seems they agree. Beth Phillips reports
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Comment & Opinion
Don Pumsey on a festive surprise for Mrs Rolfe
Frunting and bolics, readers. Why, it seems only a year ago that we were last making trite comments about the imminence of Christmas, as I tritely commented to Mrs Rolfe the cleaner this morning. She does get excited at this time of year but I do...
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What a difference a new fascia makes for Today’s Group
The Today's Group, the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today's, has redesigned its store fascia and introduced convenience store and larger store formats.The group hopes the relaunch will help double the number of Today's stores over the next...
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Morrisons unveils development plans for Market Street format
Morrisons is set to add prepared hot sandwiches, barbecue food and a 'create your own pizza' offer to its Market Street stores next year. The retailer is also planning to revamp its fish offer and introduce a new ready meals range in...
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Analysis & Features
The Grocer Price Index: Retailers must be wary of impending price deflation
Barring any unexpected spikes, food price deflation is finally upon us - but it may not necessarily be a good thing for UK stores, reports James Ball