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NewsWe’re first to offer full Mexican, claims Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is claiming to be the first retailer to launch a complete chilled Mexican food range. The 20-strong line-up launches in 545 Sainsbury’s stores today, with items priced from £1.50 to £6.00.
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Iceland staff share £14.6m pay rise
Iceland has splashed the cash on a £14.6m pay rise bonanza for its staff, boosting salaries across the company by as much as 45%.
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Heinz serves up new Pasta Pouch ad
Heinz has launched a new TV ad for its microwaveable meal range ‘Heinz Pasta Pouches’. The 30-second commercial, which first aired yesterday, aims to drive awareness and sales of the range which launched in July and will be backed up by 10 second cut downs.
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Asda pips rivals to Cox apple punch
Asda has claimed victory in the race to stock this year’s crop of British Cox apples, with the first Cox going into Asda stores on Sunday.
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Waitrose woos posh house buyers
Waitrose has teamed up with Banner Homes to offer new residents at a new upmarket development in Sunningdale, Berkshire, a free hamper and a £10 grocery voucher.
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ACS slams plan to limit off-licence numbers
Retailers have slammed a new report linking underage drinking with the density of off-licences outside London.
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NewsColgate ploughs £1m into ‘hygiene month’
Colgate is launching a £1m campaign this month to drive awareness of dental health care and hygiene. Oral Health Month will run throughout September to remind the public about the importance of keeping their teeth and gums healthy.
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NewsWaitrose signs up Moore for executive chef role
Waitrose has appointed Michelin-starred chef Jonathan Moore as executive chef.
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NewsSainsbury’s will take on 15,000 for Christmas
Sainsbury’s will bring in 15,000 seasonal workers for the key Christmas period. Seasonal staff will carry out a wide number of roles from November onwards, including customer service, manning the tills, stocking shelves and online picking.
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World News: 03/09/2011
JAPAN: Tesco is to pull out of Japan, admitting it "cannot build a sufficiently scalable business". The supermarket said it planned to sell its 129 convenience stores, focused around Tokyo, eight years after launching in the country. Nearly half...
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NewsBpex campaign warns public about ‘porkies’
Bpex is to launch its biggest generic marketing campaign for pork for six years in a bid to add value to the supply chain. The £2m campaign which is launching on 3 October will encourage shoppers to consider the welfare standards...
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NewsAll About Foods recruits Kellogg’s McLaughlin
A former Kellogg's head of specialty has joined All About Foods as commercial director. Chris McLaughlin officially stepped into the position on Thursday after eight years at Kellogg's working in a number of sales and finance leadership roles the most senior...
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NewsPoundland adds DVDs to Replay range
Poundland has started selling Hollywood blockbuster films on DVD as part of its Replay range. The discounter will be hoping DVD sales will emulate the success of its Replay range of pre-owned but fully refurbished CDs, which have flown...
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NewsCo-op trialling shelf sales of spirits after Diageo indie success
The Co-operative Group has taken a lead from independents, teaming up with Diageo to boost spirits sales in its c-stores. The society is working with the drinks giant as part of its ongoing Free Your Spirits campaign, through which...
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NewsCarte d’Or mini tubs aim to scoop success
Carte d'Or is looking to replicate the success of sister brand Ben & Jerry's mini-tub format with the launch of a miniatures range. Launched under Unilever's new My Carte d'Or moniker, the 200ml pots mini versions of the existing...
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NewsFirefly loses ‘energy’ and goes all natural
Firefly has gone back to nature and ditched its image as an energy drink. The 330ml bottles have been rebranded to focus on Firefly’s fruity, botanical content, rather than the functional properties of the herbs that provided the original…
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Candy floss flavour grapes, anyone..?
Mack Multiples is hoping to inject fresh innovation into the UK table grape market by importing a sweet, candy floss-flavoured grape the first in a line of new varieties it hopes to import. Sainsbury's is the first UK retailer to stock...
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NewsLondon Tea bags its first Asda listing
Organic and Fairtrade tea brand The London Tea Company is launching into Asda next week. Green Tea Tropical, Peppermint & Spearmint, White Tea and Elderflower, Raspberry Chilli, and Intense Chai will be available in 200 Asda stores...
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Horlicks links to Asda cancer campaign
Horlicks Light Chocolate will be tickled pink or at least its packaging will be this month and next. Parent company GSK has linked up with Asda to offer customers a pretty, special edition 500g pack in support of Breast Cancer Care. Ten...
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NewsMüller brings back retro Corner flavours
Müller has launched its own retro revival, bringing back Müller Corner flavours from its back catalogue. The limited-edition six-pack which features two each of the Mississippi Mud Pie, Strawberry Crumble and Lemon Cheesecake variants …