All The Grocer articles in 8 August 2009 – Page 3

  • Comment and Opinion

    Second Opinion: Organic is not all about nutrition

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    FSA study was right - but organic has far wider environmental benefits, says Tim Lang

  • News

    Ferrero appeals to recession-hit public with £5 festive tray

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Ferrero is preparing for a recession-hit Christmas with specially targeted NPD and a £4m marketing campaign designed to shake off the brand's "staid and ambassadorial" image.The Italian chocolate-maker has produced a smaller 20-pack...

  • News

    Defra back to square one in 5-a-day push

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    The government is going back to the drawing board after admitting its 5-a-day targets are not being met.Defra Secretary of State Hilary Benn has set up a roundtable between his department, industry, retailers and shoppers in response to...

  • News

    Quality Test: Own-label quiche Lorraine, 400g-425g

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons' quiche was the best all-rounder. Not only did it look appetising, its pastry was also perfectly smooth and not too dry, the egg custard tasted just right and was crammed with bacon.

  • News

    Grocer 33: Friendly staff give Tesco upper hand

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's Burnham-on-Sea branch was one of three retailers to boast strong availability this week, but it pipped Sainsbury's and Morrisons to the post after providing our shopper with the best shopping experience.

  • News

    JJ’s profits £3m higher than forecast

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    JJ Food Service has made a profit nearly £3m higher than predicted. Pre-tax profits at the London-based food specialist fell 3% to £8.3m for the year to March, but this was £3m more than expected following a period of major investment in the...

  • News

    Riverford meat box for minimum of £25

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Riverford Organic has slashed the minimum spend on its meat boxes by £20 to appeal to families shopping on a budget.Consumers can now choose a range of meat products that must add up to at least £25. Delivery is free of charge.

  • News

    EU finds phytosterols can lower cholesterol by 10%

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Manufacturers of cholesterol-lowering dairy products have hailed an EU endorsement of the benefits of phytosterols as a major breakthrough in communicating with consumers.The European Food Safety Authority issued a statement last week on...

  • News

    World News 8/8/09

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    A group of six Amish farmers from Michigan have lost a legal battle against the US Department of Agriculture calling for RFID tagging of cattle to be outlawed.

  • News

    Other Movers 8/8/09

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Own-label personal care and household products manufacturer McBride has named Richard Armitage its new finance director. He will join McBride from Premier Foods, where he is finance director for the grocery division.