All articles by Helen Gilbert – Page 38
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NewsCo-op, Nestle and Sainsbury’s join green scheme pilot
The Co-operative Group, Nestle and Sainsbury’s have signed up to a pilot scheme that will explore ways to improve the cradle-to-retail environmental footprint of some of their products…
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NewsBrits lead rest of Europe in getting their ‘five a day’ fruit and veg
UK consumers eat more fruit and vegetables than those in Europe with almost one in five Brits consuming at least five portions on a daily basis, new research has suggested.
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NewsPizza oven investment pays off at Jempson's Peasmarsh store
Sussex-based Jempson’s is tempting shoppers at its flagship store with homemade, hot takeaway pizzas prepared and baked on…
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NewsCoca-Cola exempted from Australian recycling container tax
The Coca-Cola Co has insisted it “fully supports” recycling – despite winning a court bid making it exempt from a tax…
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NewsCo-op savings scheme proves popular as stamp sales soar
The Co-operative Group, which launched its new ‘protected’ Christmas savings scheme trust fund in January, has seen sales of its savings stamps soar by a third.
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NewsTesco pledges to keep listening on Sherborne superstore
Tesco has pledged to continue consulting Dorset residents over plans to build a superstore in the market town of Sherborne despite fierce opposition.
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NewsLads' mags get display guidance from ACS
Shop managers can now benefit from new guidance from the Association of Convenience Stores on how to display lads’ mags discreetly.
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NewsKeep food in original packaging, shoppers urged
Wrap is urging shoppers to store food in its original packaging after new research indicated they are unaware this can extend shelf life by an extra two weeks
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NewsJorge Da Motta takes on JTI UK's plain packs fight
Jorge Da Motta is set to take over as Japan Tobacco International MD on Monday…
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ProfilesNigel Northridge, former CEO, Gallaher Group
Northridge enjoyed a 32-year career with the Gallaher Group, working in both sales and marketing roles…
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Grocer 33Morrisons Up Hatherley, Cheltenham
Our customers seem to be feeling the love and trading up…
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NewsWing Yip crowns Young Chef of the Year
Wing Yip has named a Birmingham cook as its ‘2013 Young Chef of the Year’.
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NewsNatural colours in food overtake artificial for the first time
The use of natural colours in food and drink is soaring in popularity and has overtaken artificial/synthetic colours globally for the first time, new research has revealed.
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NewsCowboys and Indians better than computer games, kids claim
Make-believe games such as Cowboys and Indians or Doctors and Nurses are still considered the most popular with children today, research from Sainsbury’s has revealed.
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NewsCompass Group launches Eatfair fairtrade range
Compass Group has launched a new Fairtrade retail range in a bid to help famers in Uganda become more sustainable in the way they produce coffee and food crops.
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NewsUB defends new chocolate digestive recipe after taste test criticism
McVitie’s has insisted it has not changed the recipe of the biscuit part of its chocolate digestives after blind taste test panel concluded the new version with more chocolate tasted worse.
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NewsBeckham to star in new Active Kids ad for Sainsbury’s
A Sainsbury’s ad featuring David Beckham and Paralympian Gold medallist Ellie Simmonds will air during the Emmerdale advert break on Tuesday (26 February) to flag up its 2013 Active Kids voucher scheme.The sports professionals, who are both ambassadors for the retailer’s Active Kids campaign, will be shown reminiscing about their ...
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NewsHancocks to open new small-format depot
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks will open its first compact-style depot in Leeds in March.
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NewsCo-op revs up for Fairtrade Fortnight with coffee-powered car
The Co-operative Group is gearing up to spread the Fairtrade message in a car powered from waste coffee beans.