All The Grocer articles in 8 November 2003 – Page 2
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Limited edition
Guinness has launched a limited edition bottle of its Original stout featuring characters from the brand's advertising campaigns of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. These are the work of artist John Gilroy who created the line-up of zoo animals. This is...
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JS struggles with downtime
Sainsbury has played down continued reports of serious problems at its first automated fulfilment factory at Hams Hall, Birmingham.A source close to JS said its warehouse management system was “working intermittently” and was sometimes “down...
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Duck with difference from Green Label
A leading duck producer is celebrating the launch of three new lines with Sainsbury stores.Green Label Foods is supplying the retailer with three Gressingham duck products under its Taste the Difference range. The products include duck legs...
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In defence of a realm
Grocers in the Channel Islands are refitting to wrest every last penny from existing shelf space before the advent of Morrisons. Elaine Watson reportsChannel Islanders have faced their fair share of foreign invaders, from...
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Co-op rewards fresh initiative
Store managers were acknowledged for their efforts in boosting sales of fresh produce for the Co-operative Group.The retailer held its second Pride in Produce event which is designed to encourage staff to concentrate on selling fresh produce...
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Nicholson to co-ordinate wines at Co-op
The Co-operative Group has chosen wine assistant Carole Nicholson to fill the new post of wine co-ordinator.She will be responsible for overseeing communications between the wine buying team, suppliers and internal departments.Her...
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Continuity at Edrington
Scotch Whisky distiller Edrington has created two new board positions following a review by deputy chief executive Ian Curle.Graham Hutcheon, previously distillation director, has succeeded Ian Curle as group operations director. Curle was...
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Sophie’s choice
Celebrity chef Sophie Grigson has agreed to be the face of Dickinson & Morris’s Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.The cookery writer and presenter’s face and signature will appear on large and six-pack mini Melton pork pies from this month for six...
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IGD’s challenge to youth
Young grocery manager George Huteson tells Jo de Mille how he scooped a top trophy at the IGD Food Industry AwardsThe competition judges included Richard Cook, marketing director, Tate & Lyle, Waitrose personnel...
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Tia Lusso breaks Christmas ice
Allied Domecq claims to be behind the “biggest spirits campaign this Christmas” after unveiling a £7m support package for Tia Lusso.The seasonal programme will focus on TV with a new marketing campaign intended to talk up the difference...
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Le Riche goes forCheckers brand
The Le Riche’s brand could disappear from the Channel Islands by next Christmas as the islands’ largest food retailer embarks on a radical refurbishment programme to rebrand the bulk of its estate to the Checkers or Checkers Xpress formats within 12...
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Booths pulls spoiled mackerel
Booths was caught up in a food scare earlier this month after four people in Lancashire fell ill after eating smoked mackerel bought at the northern supermarket chain. The Food Standards Agency warned consumers not to eat the fish and Booths...
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Unilever carries out review of Birds Eye supply chain
Unilever Ice Cream & Frozen Food has announced a major review of its supply chain for Birds Eye in the UK.A spokesman said both sourcing and manufacturing arrangements were being scrutinised.The future of three of its four UK...
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BFG ramps up its IT power
Big Food Group has embarked on a new IT project to create a central depository for all customer data, prices, promotions and stock levels.Unveiling a sharp rise in profit at BFG’s first half results, chief executive Bill Grimsey said the...
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Because… he’s worth it
L’Oréal is convinced skincare is a sleeping giant, especially for the male of the species says Liz HamsonGeoff Skingsley is covered in a light dusting of shimmery brown Maybelline eye shadow. He reaches up to a shelf behind him to...
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Beauty keeps Tesco healthy
Sainsbury keeps its hold on the retailer chart, claiming the top spot for the second consecutive week, while Tesco moves back up to second place.Tesco is particularly strong on health and beauty promotions with a number of ...
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Bagged salads that last longer
A new player on the fresh salad market is targeting the independent sector with a unique packaging offer.Everfresh Europe is launching a range of pre-packed salad products and fresh herbs using long-life packaging.The company holds...
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Aussie rivals get fizzing
Two rival Australian brands are looking to make their mark in sparkling wine with additions to their ranges.Wyndham Estate is introducing a Sparkling Shiraz to its Bin 555 portfolio in a bid to claim sales of a style it believes is “starting...
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Asiana set for retail growth
The new owners of one of the UK’s leading ethnic foodservice wholesalers are pushing into retail following a multimillion-pound management buyout.The business, formerly known as JK Foods, has been acquired by its management team led by Sam...
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Asda set to end instore butchery
One of the last major multiples still to cut and pack meat in stores has announced it will be switching its entire business over to centrally packed product from next July.Asda said the decision to axe the instore butchery operation – which...
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