All The Grocer articles in 8 November 2008 – Page 2
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Tesco and suppliers at odds as commodity prices drop
As commodity prices fall, Tesco claims suppliers should cut their prices, but manufacturers argue they've yet to feel the benefits. James Ball looks at both sides
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Ilchester Cheese sold to Tine of Norway
Fine speciality cheese producer Ilchester Cheese has been sold to Norwegian dairy specialist Tine BA after its private equity owner decided to cash in its investment.Inflexion Private Equity, which bought a majority stake in Ilchester in...
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Unicorn buys land to grow local produce
Manchester-based co-operative Unicorn Grocery has bought 21 acres of land in Glazebury.The organic and wholefood retailer has been searching for land since June this year to supply its 3,500 sq ft store in Chorlton, Manchester, with local...
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Premier classic brands given festive variations
Britain's biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has unveiled a raft of festive twists for its biggest brands in a bid to stop recession-hit consumers switching to cheaper own label equivalents.A new Winter Warmer selection consisting of...
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Jamie Oliver brand licence holder set to review operations
The company behind Jamie Oliver's burgeoning range of branded food and non-food products has begun a review of operations, but insists the brand is "doing well" and will continue to control the licence.David Page, MD of Fresh Retail...
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PJ's doom: market malaise or brand mismanagement?
PJ's Smoothies are set to meet their maker. Is the brand just another credit crunch victim, or is PepsiCo's approach to blame, asks Noli Dinkovski
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Booker wins prison supply contract
Wholesaling giant Booker has won a 10-year joint contract with DHL to supply 130 public sector prisons in England and Wales.Booker will provide the prisons with a 750-strong range of products including tins of tuna, stamps and telephone...
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Trade credit insurance blitz hits wholesalers
Smaller wholesalers are being forced to pay suppliers upfront for deliveries because their trade credit insurance limits have been reduced or removed. Sources within the sector claimed wholesalers were coming under closer scrutiny from trade...
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Birds Eye unveils posh fish fingers
If further evidence were needed that the resurgence of fish fingers is complete, it came this week with the news that Birds Eye is launching a range of premium salmon fish fingers.The new 100% wild salmon fillet fingers, launched this month,...
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: We must unite to stop bingeing
The time has come for co-regulation to put an end to alcohol abuse, says Benet Slay
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Comment and Opinion
Editor's Comment: The market needs big suppliers to provide credit - but don't expect supermarkets to follow
Hurrah and huzzah. The Bank of England's dramatic 1.5% cut in interest rates this week is a shot in the arm after a series of snips that seemed not to grasp the severity of the situation. If nothing else, the cut will lower mortgage payments...
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Own-label rises leave canned brands behind
The cost of own-label canned food in the big four has soared in the past month, flying in the face of ongoing Tesco and Sainsbury's campaigns promoting own-label brands as cheaper alternatives to branded goods.Although canned food brands...
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Jersey beer resurrected
An historic Jersey beer is being resurrected to meet growing demand for local products.The 130-year-old beer brand Mary Ann was axed in 2002 and replaced with the 'more modern' Jersey Special and Jersey Best.The Liberation Group...
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Bakkavör profits less than interest payments on debt
Bakkavör has not made enough money in the past three months to cover the interest payments on its £1.5bn debt and other liabilities, the latest quarterly results reveal.The ready-meals maker, which is a major supplier to M&S, made operating...
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Brussels moots speeding up PGI award procedure
Cumberland sausages, Cornish pasties and other British delicacies could achieve protected European status more quickly if new rules are approved. With applications currently taking up to five years, the European Commission has opened a...
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Comment and Opinion
Careers File: Don't assume shoppers are content just because they aren't complaining
Do people actually go to a different supermarket if their experience is negative, asks Philip Hesketh
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English apples boosted by supermarket support
Sainsbury's, Morrisons and the Co-op have all been praised for their support of English apples at the start of the 2008/09 season.The three retailers had all invested heavily in TV campaigns urging shoppers to buy English apples, according...
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First ambient houmous to hit shelves
North African food specialists First Quality Foods has unveiled what it claims is the first ambient houmous.Al'Fez houmous is packaged in a 160g glass jar with a 12-month shelf life, but has no added preservatives. It has an rsp of £1.49....
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All work and no pay
Dire wages, poor working conditions and long hours are a fact of life for seasonal workers. Michael Barker joined a GLA investigation to find out just how tough conditions are under the gangmasters
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Outspan and Aimia combine to produce Outspan Pure Juices
South African fruit company Outspan has teamed up with UK-based Aimia Foods for its first foray into the drinks category.The two-strong pure juice range will come in apple and orange variants and contain no artificial colours, preservatives,...
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