All The Grocer articles in 8 October 2011 – Page 2
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NewsWaitrose demands a 5% cut from suppliers
As Tesco and Sainsbury’s traded insults this week over whether there is a supermarket price war or not, The Grocer has learnt of suppliers already coming under pressure from two other rivals looking to shore up margins and boost value…
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NewsWindswept look for Mull of Kintyre
First Milk has revamped its Scottish Mull of Kintyre Cheddar, giving it new packaging and a new logo. The new packs, rolling out to the mults later this month, feature a windswept landscape that First Milk says highlights the “provenance,…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Greggs really do posh?
With stylish interiors but low prices, Greggs Moment is likely to pose as much of a threat to McDonald’s as to Starbucks and Costa, says James Halliwell
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Comment & Opinion
Own label will be star of the ‘golden quarter’
Why? Because it’s a totem of the new consumer mentality, as the success of Asda’s Chosen by you shows, says Andy Clarke
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NewsSkips and Nik Naks get a flavour update
Skips and Nik Naks are being relaunched in a bid to revive declining sales. The brands are being given new pack designs that includes a range of 46p price-marked handy packs and a flash to highlight the 82-calories content of Skips….
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News
M&S offers everyday items online
Marks & Spencer has finally introduced a food offer online.
The high street retailer has listed 100 “favourite food hall products” on its website, including everyday items such as ready meals, fresh meats and desserts, for customers… -
Analysis & Features
Especially for you
The days of one-size-fits-all retail are dead. Today, shoppers want a bespoke experience. Rob Brown takes a bizarre ride to the far side of retail to find out what it means for retailers
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Comment & Opinion
Saturated fats are not the enemy
Our war on obesity should instead tackle the real culprits, sugar and carbs, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsLight at end of tunnel as Makro halves losses
Pre-tax losses at Makro Self Service Wholesalers have more than halved as the wholesaler continues to turn around its business. Losses shrunk from £44.7m to £20m in the year to 31 December 2010, according to accounts filed at Companies…
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NewsPGI status is target for Lea Valley cucumbers
Cucumbers could join the ranks of the Cornish Pasty, Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and Kentish Ale as a food with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. Growers are hoping to submit an application for the Lea Valley cucumber, which…
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NewsTesco own label rivals New Covent Garden’s soup
Tesco’s latest venture brand looks like bad news for New Covent Garden Soup Co.
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NewsTangerine runs rule over failed confectioner New McCowans
Tangerine Confectionery has expressed an interest in buying New McCowans the maker of Highland Toffee and Wham bars. New McCowans fell into administration on 13 September and this Tuesday, administrator Grant Thornton made the 185…
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Comment & Opinion
Don't count on wheat and other commodity prices deflating
The slump in corn and wheat prices over the past month appears to offer the industry and consumers a much-needed reprieve from seemingly endless rounds of price hikes.
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NewsLucozade takes Energy range into cola market
Lucozade is making its first move into the cola market with a new addition to its Lucozade Energy range. Lucozade Energy Cola, which features a black label designed to set it apart from other Lucozade drinks, will be rolling out this…
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ProfilesLeggett signs up for Scottish Salmon Co
Ronnie Leggett is the new commercial director of The Scottish Salmon Company. Leggett joins from food ingredients manufacturer Macphie of Glenbervie, where he has served as group commercial director since 2004.
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NewsPilgrims and Tickler hit in latest Cheddar cull
Pilgrims Choice and Tickler have lost their listings on Morrisons’ pre-pack Cheddar fixture following a range review of the supermarket’s cheese lines. Pilgrims Choice had previously been listed with its mature Cheddar and Tickler with a…
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NewsCampaign Trail: Müller’s Wünderful Nü rüse
Cartoon favourites Yogi Bear and Muttley from Wacky Races are about to star in a £20m campaign for Müller. Wünderful Stuff, which also features Mr Men characters, kicks off on 8 October with a 90-second ad shown during ITV1’s The X Factor and…
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NewsJohn West campaign to play up provenance
After coming seventh out of eight in Greenpeace’s 2011 tinned tuna league table, John West is boosting its tuna sourcing credentials with a new online feature that allows shoppers to trace each can back to the boat it came from.
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NewsCalorie counting won’t work, warns industry
The food industry is on collision course with the government over Andrew Lansley’s plans to tackle the obesity crisis, The Grocer can reveal. Insiders negotiating on the next stage of the Responsibility Deal claimed this week that the…
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NewsTasty Little Numbers calorie count
First it was the round pound. Now retailers have the option to stock the round-calorie. The new Tasty Little Numbers brand which comprises bagged snacks, chocolate bars and snack pots that contain exactly 100 or 200 calories is taking…
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