Archive of all Booths articles – Page 41
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The sprouting of new superfoods
Sprouting seeds and pulses are poised to take the fresh produce fixture by storm, it has been claimed. Hailed as "superfoods", they look set to become the latest must-have ingredient for salads, sandwiches and wraps. Paul Beynon,...
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Badger looks to expand the bottled ale zone
Badger Ales is adding to its range this year as part of the company’s plans to double the size of the bottled ale market. Brewer Hall & Woodhouse will be launching England’s Gold in Tesco in May. The golden ale won Tesco’s Beer Challenge...
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Polling plan in store
The major multiples have given a lukewarm reaction to the government’s plans to use supermarkets as polling stations in this year’s May local elections.In a bid to modernise the electoral system and increase turnout, the government is piloting...
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Holt rolls out ales across off-trade
Manchester-based family brewery Joseph Holt has begun a nationwide off-trade launch of its premium bottled ales.The range comprises six beers – Humdinger, 1849, Maple Moon, Fifth Sense, Touchwood and Thunder Holt – ranging from 4.1 to 5.5% abv...
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Nourish your ambition
If, like many managers, you feel hungry for promotion in the new year, you will stand a much better chance of success if you do careful groundwork before the interview, says Petra CookNow that the Christmas break is behind us and the...
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Honey is in the money
Honey continues to grow in popularity, thanks mostly to attention-grabbing headlines linked to its health benefitsThe growth of honey continues to outperform the rest of the spreads category and dramatic headlines such as ‘honey could...
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A passion for puds
Farmhouse Fare’s homeliness is an NPD engine says Stefan ChomkaAt a conference in May this year during a question and answer session led by Sir Terry Leahy, Helen Colley stood up and asked the Tesco chief why his supermarket didn’t...
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First dairy product from Jersey makes its UK debut in Harrods
Dairy products made in Jersey are becoming available on the UK mainland for what is said to be the first time.Jersey Dairy has gained a listing for its yoghurt in Harrods, which is stocking Jersey’s Finest, a blend of natural yoghurt and...
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Champagne in premium mood
Champagne producers are battling to protect the market from deep off-trade discounting as production reaches capacity.Mumm has released its Mumm Grand Cru – targeting the premium end of the market – into Waitrose in a festive gift box (rsp:...
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Finest retailers are hailed
US chain Whole Foods Market is on top of the world this week – after being named as the finest food retailer on the planet in a unique survey carried out by The Grocer.To find out who was really excelling when it came to food retailing, we...
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It’s purely a question of perfection
Whatever the rest of our top 10 supermarkets do, they do it perfectly, says James DurstonOur experts say...“An amazing beacon of a store, with constantly changing forced-flow circulation”“Fantastic...
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Healthy and ready for children to eat
Healthy ready meals for kids don’t have to be an oxymoron, according to two Yorkshire mums behind a new range that uses locally sourced meat and vegetables.The Martha and Lawrence range will go on shelf in Co-Op stores from January and is in...
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The Saturday Essay
>>It’s time for new food sector models, says Neal Hattersley, business adviser, Bexley Council Enterprise AgencyThe biggest fact affecting the food sector recently has been the 33% increase in per capita real incomes in the UK...
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Britons get a taste for premium foods
Despite the competitive state of the market, all the signs point to the growing popularity of premium foods, says James DurstonYou only have to battle the crowds at Borough Market in London or at one of the burgeoning farmers’ markets...
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Time has come for UK Cameo
British cameo volumes are increasing to such an extent that the trademarked dessert apple variety will soon start to make a real impact on supermarket shelves, according to the UK’s only distributor.Andy Sadler, MD of Norman Collett, which...
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Operation erase and rewind
Vimto Soft Drinks is showing its more sophisticated side with a move into premium adult drinks, a category which is seeing demand surge as consumers turn their noses up at sugary carbonated products.The company is launching two functional...
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A fresh look at choc aisle
Premium puds brand Gü is launching an indulgent range of fresh chocolates which are kept in the fridge and is also considering moving into the ambient aisles.The company hopes to appeal to Christmas shoppers with Gü Posh Liquid Caramel Chocs,...
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There’s no stopping Tesco
In the week that Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott has called for a probe into the dominance of Tesco, IGD’s Grocery Retailing Report 2005 reveals how powerful it has become. Liz Hamson reportsIn the long term, a number of players may be...
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The Grocer Cup For Outstanding Business Achievement2005
Vote now for your personality of the year: www.grocercup.co.ukNow in its eighth year, The Grocer Cup for Outstanding Business Achievement is firmly established as one of the top accolades in the grocery industry. It is a special award...
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Supplier Spotlight
Wholesaling company Cumbrian Fellbred has been a family business since 1903. Today, sourcing local meats and promoting the benefits of traceability and provenance, are key to success, as are diversification and seasonality.The company recently...