All The Grocer articles in 6 December 2008 – Page 2
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News
The candyman can
Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer is on a mission to mend margins and make the newly demerged global confectionery giant sing. He's well on his way, says Adam Leyland
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: We must sell grocery as a 'top box' career
It's time to wake up to the fact that it's the whole package that attracts the best candidates, says Stewart Gilliland
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News
Victory hailed as Government cedes on booze and fags
Wholesalers, independents and supermarket chains got an early Christmas present from Business Secretary Peter Mandelson this week as the Government appeared to back away from controversial proposals governing alcohol and tobacco sales. But...
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NewsSnack and booze deals hide retail price rises elsewhere
Hurrah, November retail prices are down! Or are they? Behind the festive promotions, the sales figures seem to tell a different story. James Ball reports
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News
William Reed to help boost British exports
The Grocer’s owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed as one of the Accredited Trade Organisations that will manage the British Pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.
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William Reed to help boost British exports
The Grocer's owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed one of the Accredited Trade Organisations to manage the British pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.Along with Birmingham Chamber of...
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Jersey tomato body sunk by recession
Channel Islands salad supplier Jersey Produce Marketing Organisation went out of business this week, blaming worsening economic conditions.The company was forced to close as it was unable to compete on price against produce that could be...
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Curry king and Unilever board narrowly escape Taj terrorism
Curry king Sir Gulam Noon has spoken of the horror of being caught up in the terror attacks in Mumbai that left nearly 200 dead, including leading industry figure Andreas Liveras. Sir Gulam had booked a table in the Taj Mahal Palace hotel's...
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United Biscuits tries to revive fortunes of Phileas Fogg snacks
United Biscuits has launched an audacious bid to restore its neglected Phileas Fogg exotic snack brand to its former glory.Yesterday, the company unveiled a new look and a raft of new variants for the brand, which though never officially...
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Lipton launches fruit and herbal tea bags
Unilever is pinning its hopes on a new range of fruit and herbal teas boosting sales of its globally successful Lipton brand in the UK.The company predicted that the nine-strong Lipton Fruit & Herbal Infusions range, which is launched next...
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Sainsbury's backs British meat in own-label lines
Sainsbury's is poised to become the first of the big four to use 100%-British meat in its own-label pies, soups, party food and ready meals. By the end of January, all the meat in its ready meals would be British, said category manager for...
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Premier Foods takes axe to the 'once-great' Robertson's jam
Once-iconic jam brand Robertson’s is to be shelved for good, The Grocer can exclusively reveal, as Premier Foods looks to focus on Hartley’s.
Robertson’s, which is best known for its use of the controversial Golly logo until 2002, will… -
Profiles and QandAs
Careers File: Don't be wary of asking for help - the recipient is even more wary of saying 'no'
One interesting part of working with psychology students at Newcastle University is helping them overcome their fear of asking for help. As infants, the word 'no' is one of the first we learn to speak. Yet as we get older, it becomes...
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Oz Buddha beer gets lucky in Asda contest
A beer in a novel Buddha-shaped bottle has emerged victorious in this year's Asda Beer Competition.Lucky Beer, which is brewed in Australia, will now be listed in Asda stores nationwide, the first time it has ever been available in a UK...
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Namibian grapes arrive on UK shelves
Favourable growing conditions have led to 'excellent' quality Namibian grapes reaching the UK this week, according to Capespan. Namibian red seedless grapes are being used to supplement South African supply, where poor weather has delayed...
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Tesco under fire over Failure to Arrive fees
Tesco has been accused of acting unfairly by a supplier who had thousands of pounds deducted from his invoice as punishment for failing to deliver enough stock.Speaking to The Grocer, the supplier, who did not want to be named, said Tesco...
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Unilever deodorant cures hairy armpits
Unilever has launched a deodorant that it claims is the first to reduce underarm hair growth.The Sure and Dove Hair Minimising deodorants will be available in both aerosol and roll-on formats and Unilever predicts it will be so popular with...
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M&S apple to help Great Ormond St
A new variety of apple has been launched into Marks & Spencer to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.Amelia's Apple is named after Amelia Basset, the M&S Ilkeston store manager's daughter, who died aged 11...
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Warburtons aims to be king of breakfast
Warburtons hopes to replicate the success of its bread portfolio with a revamp of its crumpets, pancakes and potato cakes. The Bolton-based baker is relaunching the products in time for the New Year, with brighter and more modern packaging....
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Advertising: Gordon's gin gets into festive spirit
With the festive season upon us, consumers are thinking about stocking up the liquor cabinet. Traditionally it's a time for spirits manufacturers to increase advertising spend and push their brands as Christmas tipples. Last year, the market spent...
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