All The Grocer articles in 8 November 2008
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NewsGissing: Waitrose and Ocado are not rivals
Ocado has dismissed suggestions it will go head-to-head when Waitrose rolls out its home-delivery service in the fourth quarter of the year, insisting the two retailers – which both sell Waitrose-brand groceries – will complement each other.
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Cheshunt roasting on an open fire
Rumours reach Blogof Towers that the famous Tesco fiscal prudence has claimed another casualty, with sources reporting that the supermarket giant has cancelled a Christmas lunch for 50 senior management types at swanky London restaurant...
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Tesco signals slowdown in US growth plans
Tesco is again slowing down the US rollout of Fresh & Easy, with the supermarket giant delaying its expansion into North California as it wrestles with the economic downturn.
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EU set to ease laws on wonky veg
European legislators have paved the way for a U-turn over the sale of irregularly shaped vegetables as consumers across the Continent struggle with rising food bills.
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Coca-Cola swallows Abbey Well for water growth plan
Coca-Cola has agreed a deal to acquire UK bottled water company Abbey Well.
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Ready meals buck trend but Northern's sales dip
Despite improving sales of ready meals and a strong performance from its frozen division, Northern Foods has reported a drop in sales and profits for the past six months.
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C&C names former S&N man Dunsmore as new boss
C&C Group, the drinks company behind Magners cider, has appointed former Scottish & Newcastle boss John Dunsmore as its new chief executive.
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The new green gauge
The next generation of green changes not only benefit the environment but make good business sense too. Sarah Butler reports
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Mr Kipling could be sold as Premier tackles exceedingly large debt
Hovis maker Premier Foods may be forced to sell off leading brands including Mr Kipling as the manufacturing giant wrestles with its £1.7bn debt burden.
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Tony Page and Sainsbury's
Tony Page, Woolworths managing director of commercial, will not be joining Sainsbury's, as reported in The Grocer last week. Page was rumoured to be taking up the role of director of general merchandise. We now accept this was not...
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Renton's 'nose for innovation' sniffed out for Milk Link job
Former Uniq and Tesco executive Hamish Renton has been appointed to the newly created position of marketing director at Milk Link to help drive the company's adventurous NPD plans.The farmer-owned co-operative created the position to help...
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Veetee's promotions shrink gap with Tilda
Rice wars have hit the microwaveable rice aisles as upstart brand Veetee looks set to overtake old-favourite Tilda.IRI figures seen exclusively by The Grocer show Veetee’s microwaveable Dine In range – launched in May 2007 –has upped its...
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Rose says recession will prompt further merging of suppliers
M&S chief Sir Stuart Rose has predicted increased consolidation among suppliers over the coming year. "We're all looking for ways to be more efficient," said Sir Stuart, as he revealed a dramatic fall in half-year profit this week, "whether...
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Retailers must understand supplier pressure
The financial crisis has made it vital that farmers, producers and retailers continue working together, says David Hartley
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Unicorn enjoys fresh success
The Unicorn Grocery co-operative is as far removed from a standard co-op grocery store as you can get. Julia Taylor finds out more about the store that says no to Nestlé
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Comment and Opinion
Our man from DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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RSPCA welfare fears over stocking density
Animal welfare concerns need to be fully allayed before Freedom Food follows the egg industry's lead in doubling the maximum number of free-range hens allowed on British farms, the RSPCA has said. The British Egg Industry Council has amended...
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Makro deeper in red as turnover slumps
Makro Cash & Carry has moved further into the red as its pre-tax losses widened from £3.5m to £19.4m in the year to 31 December.The wholesaling giant's turnover also fell below the £1bn barrier with sales down 10.9% to £924m during the...
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NewsDairy prices remain high as producers fight over milk
Food prices are falling for the first time this year. But due to tight supply, the dairy category looks set to buck the trend. James Ball reports
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NewsCritical Eye... on Mitch, Matt and too many mates
Remember the Peter Kay airport sketch where he’s trying to explain that the bag of white powder in his luggage is Coffee-Mate and the customs officer responds “I’m not your mate”? “He’s not your mate” is what I wanted to scream on Monday...