All The Grocer articles in 9 May 2009

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  • VIDEO
    News

    The Grocer in the media - Pig and Poultry LIVE 09

    2009-05-15T00:00:00Z

    The pig and poultry industries need to improve their marketing and do more to engage the consumer, producers have claimed. The poultry industry has been abject in terms of marketing and needed a sustained effort from all sides, argued John Bowler of John Bowler Eggs, who was speaking at this month’s ...

  • News

    M&S shoppers encouraged to spend a penny in store

    2009-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer is to offer shoppers two million items, priced at just 1p each, for three days starting from next Wednesday, in celebration of its 'Penny Bazaar' heritage. 300 main stores will offer 20 different product lines all priced at 1p, according to a report in The Daily Mail. Jewellery sets, beach balls, knickers, ties and socks will all feature in the sale...

  • News

    Duchy shows its nettle with new supplier

    2009-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Duchy Originals has appointed Thorncroft Drinks to supply it with a range of sparkling soft drinks and cordials. The deal will see Thorncroft supply pink ginger, nettle and elderflower cordials in 500ml bottles. It will also supply lightly sparkling pink ginger, lemon, elderflower and nettle 'refreshers' in both 750ml and 330ml variants...

  • News

    Irish suppliers bite back against Tesco

    2009-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Irish suppliers are reportedly planning to vent their anger at Tesco's move to source more products from the UK by offering local retailers improved buying terms. The Irish Independent cited retail sources as saying that the suppliers are keen to offer Dunnes Stores and other operators ammunition to fight Tesco with lower prices...

  • News

    Salmon and haggis win top Scottish Food & Drink Excellence awards

    2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

    Smoked salmon and haggis have been awarded top titles in this year's Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by The Grocer. South Uist-based Salar Smokehouse won the Product of the Year award for its flaky smoked salmon, which also scooped the Fish and Seafood category title...

  • MONTPELLIER
    News

    Picture This...Turning the tables on M&S

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Fed up of losing trade to M&S when it ran its Dine In For Two For £10 offer, one wine bar and restaurant owner in Cheltenham has hit back. Andrew Billington of the Montpellier Wine Bar, which has been trading for 32 years, has started to display...

  • News

    Ready-made managers

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Fmcg companies are wising up to the benefits of bringing in seasoned professionals as interim managers to provide a quick fix in challenging times, says Dave Waller

  • News

    The Honey Monster takes up the health message with Rocks

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Honey Monster Foods (HMF) is adding a health-orientated kids cereal to its portfolio - the brand's first better-for-you product targeting kids. Monster Rocks, available from next month priced £1.99, is made from wholegrain oats, maize flakes...

  • News

    Milk price guarantees spark hopes of stability

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Dairy analysts are predicting a period of stability for liquid milk suppliers despite another round of milk price cuts. Over the past week, a number of processors have announced cuts to the milk price they pay farmer suppliers. Robert...

  • News

    Festival sponsorship - winner or washout?

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Despite the downturn, festivals - and their sponsorships - remain big business. Noli Dinkovski looks at how brands are making sponsorship work for them

  • News

    New scheme for supporters of fair trade

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    A system that recognises businesses for their commitment to fair trade is being developed. While the present Fairtrade label is for individual product lines, the Sustainable Fair Trade Management System would allow organisations to evaluate...

  • ROSS-WARBURTON
    News

    Saturday Essay: We need a joined-up Government strategy

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    An integrated approach to policy, with sustainability at its heart, would encourage investment, says Ross Warburton

  • PARRIPAK-LOGO
    News

    Parripak revamps to emphasise freshness

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Fresh vegetable specialist Parripak has revamped its identity to include a new logo and strapline. The company will roll out the redesigned logo across marketing materials, a new website and vehicle livery this month. The logo still features...

  • News

    M&S initiative urges shoppers to 'Eat Fish'

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    A major new initiative encouraging consumers to eat more fish has been unveiled by M&S.The retailer's Eat Fish campaign begins next week to coincide with the start of the British south coast season. It will be supported in-store with the...

  • Comment and Opinion

    Our man from the DRIP

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing

  • NETTO
    News

    Netto misses out on the discounter switch

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    All the major discounters and freezer centres apart from Netto have gained sales from other retailers in recent weeks, according to switching data from TNS. Aldi, Lidl, Iceland and Farmfoods have all stolen customer spend from the rest of the...

  • WILLIAM-CHASE
    News

    Tyrrells founder eyes export market with patriotic debut in gin

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    William Chase, the founder of Tyrrells, who sold his potato chips business for an estimated £40m last April to private equity firm Langholm Capital, is venturing into gin for the first time with William's - a super-premium gin with a patriotic...

  • PAYZONE
    News

    Payzone in Waitrose mobile top-up deal

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Payzone has signed a two-year contract to provide mobile top-ups at check-outs in Waitrose stores across the country. "The contract boosts Payzone's position as a market leader of cash acceptance networks and demonstrates Payzone's...

  • TONY-KEOHNE
    News

    Tesco cuts prices in Irish stores to curb cross-border shopping

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Tesco Ireland has slashed prices in its 11 stores along the border in the Republic in a bid to stem the tide of cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland. Tesco closed all its border stores on Saturday evening, refurbished them over the...

  • HOLY-COW
    News

    Holy Cow! sales surpass expectations

    2009-05-09T00:00:00Z

    Indian sauce brand Holy Cow! has been forced to move to a bigger manufacturing plant to cope with demand after just two weeks on shelf in Asda. Sales of the range, which comes in flavours such as Madrasi Hot Mint and Himalayan Hot Garlic (rsp...