Heston Blumenthal news and analysis – Page 7
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom so what to red hot: why we're all Jubilee crazy
We spurned the Golden Jubilee. But 10 years on, both retailers and manufacturers have undergone a change of heart. What’s behind the change?
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ProfilesPower List 2012: Philip Clarke to Charles Wilson
Philip Clarke may have turned down £400k from this year’s bonus pot, but the Tesco CEO still has enough capital in the industry to make his rivals - and some of his colleagues - wince.
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ProfilesPower List 2012: Younus Sheikh to Mark Allen
Under Younus Sheikh, Bestway continues to grow, boosted by its 2010 acquisitions of Martex and Bellevue and symbol numbers. The wholesaler also opened two new depots and a transactional website.
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ProfilesPower List 2012: Andrew Moore to Andrew Thornton
Taking over last week from Charles Redfield, Asda are asking a lot more of Andrew Moore, as well as looking after buying for George.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe big chicken questions answered
Maintaining growth in such a high-penetration sector is harder than ever. The Grocer quizzed four leading industry figures on the challenges facing poultry.
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InterviewsCotter's Irish crusade
Bord Bia’s Aidan Cotter is hoping to spearhead a food-based revival for the struggling Irish economy, using the country’s dairy and beef industries as a focal point for his efforts to up exports.
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NewsHeston by Waitrose fresh fish
Waitrose has extended its Heston by Waitrose portfolio into fresh fish, with a new sea bass fillets and samphire product.
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NewsBoom in norovirus-free oysters
Sales of norovirus-free oysters at the Cornish Shellfish Co have grown by 100% since an FSA study in November revealed that three quarters of all UK oysters carried the virus.
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News
Finsbury profits up 19% as it ramps up Heston hot crossed bun production
Finsbury Foods has reported a significant uptick in profits as the bakery ramps up production of Heston Blumenthal’s new hot cross buns in time for Easter.
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Analysis & FeaturesThey're stars in our eyes!
Here at The Grocer, we’re pretty passionate about food and drink. Just how passionate was made clear when the team…
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Analysis & FeaturesBooze behind December price drop but staples go up
There was little festive cheer beyond the alcohol aisles for supermarket bargain hunters in the run-up to Christmas.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe ads that rocked
From the Pears poster to the drumming gorilla and the Yeo Valley boy band, here’s to 150 years of glorious advertising.
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Comment & Opinion
Games, girth and costing the earth: Bogof on 2012
Bogof makes its annual predictions for the year ahead. Will they be as accurate as last year’s crystal ball-gazing?
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News
Waitrose: no more Heston's puds coming
Waitrose will not be making more deliveries of Heston Blumenthal Christmas puddings to stores, despite continued shortages.
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Analysis & FeaturesXmas Crackers
Take one celebrity, add kids, tinsel and a lot of packshots. Throw in fake snow and a festive jingle and hey presto - a Christmas TV ad! So how does the class of 2011 rate? We commissioned a survey, trawled web forums and spoke to ad industry execs to find out.
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NewsBlumenthal’s pine mince pies hit eBay
It’s only been on Waitrose shelves for a few hours, but Heston Blumenthal’s latest festive creation has already hit eBay. The follow-up to his Hidden Orange Christmas Pudding - which was reportedly selling for more than £100 a...
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NewsWaitrose unveils mini Heston pudding for Christmas
Waitrose is hoping to replicate the massive success of last year’s Christmas pudding by Heston Blumenthal by launching a miniature version for the 2011 festive period.
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News
‘Cutting-edge’ chilled lines from John West
John West is about to massively bolster its presence in the chilled fish category with the launch of two first-to-market ranges one of which was inspired by Heston Blumenthal.
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Becky Nichols, Thierry's Wine Services
Becky Nichols, brand manager, Thierry’s Wine Services, on dancing in the rain and generating new ideas
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NewsThe Grocer Power 100
Who are the most powerful figures in the grocery industry today? The Grocer team undertook exhaustive research to determine the key players, from the bosses of the biggest retailers and manufacturers to opinion formers, commodity traders, bankers, celebrity chefs and NGOs. After weeks of painstaking deliberations, we present the rankings, ...