All articles by Julia Taylor – Page 2
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RSPCA welfare fears over stocking density
Animal welfare concerns need to be fully allayed before Freedom Food follows the egg industry's lead in doubling the maximum number of free-range hens allowed on British farms, the RSPCA has said. The British Egg Industry Council has amended...
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Unicorn enjoys fresh success
The Unicorn Grocery co-operative is as far removed from a standard co-op grocery store as you can get. Julia Taylor finds out more about the store that says no to Nestlé
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Businesses will have to innovate to survive
Only businesses that can respond quickly and innovatively to the challenges posed by the deepening economic crisis will emerge unscathed. This was the stark message from top industry names at this year’s IGD convention. Businesses were going to have...
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How much is Tesco’s 3.7% worth in times like these?
Tesco has reported interim like-for-like sales of 3.7% in the UK and claims to have made good progress. So is the glass half full or half empty, asks Julia Taylor
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Tesco’s discount brand sales soar on Continent
Tesco’s confidence in its new discounter range received a serious boost this week as interim results showed 30% sales growth in central Europe. The sales figures proved Tesco really was “the biggest discounter”, said CEO Sir Terry Leahy. He praised...
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The fine fare seller with a twist
Paul Hargreaves takes an unorthodox approach to staffing and ranging at Cotswold Fayre but it’s proved no bad way to build a wholesaling business. Julia Taylor reports
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Asda fights VAT with smoothie discounts
Asda has knocked the VAT off the price of all the 100% juices and smoothies it stocks as part of an ongoing campaign to persuade the Government to cut VAT on ‘healthy’ drinks. The supermarket chain is hoping the price cut, which will run for three...
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Dobbie swaps top job at Délifrance UK for British Bakels
Baking ingredients supplier British Bakels has appointed Ian Dobbie as managing director. He will join the business at the start of October as MD designate, before taking over the full position on 1 January 2009. Dobbie joins the company from frozen...
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National Hydration Council formed to back bottled water
Bottled water suppliers have joined forces to establish the first dedicated water body in a bid to battle the barrage of negative publicity the sector faces. The National Hydration Council, which has been set up by Danone Waters, Highland Spring...
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