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NewsIntroducing Blippar, ‘the end for QR codes’
A new smartphone app that can recognise branded products is set to shake up the marketing world. Blippar – a free application available for iPhones and most Android devices – officially launched today, in partnership with Cadbury.
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NewsJamie Oliver makes seafood debut with Young’s tie-up
Jamie Oliver has expanded his commercial empire into the frozen fish category with the launch of a 12-strong portfolio co-branded with Young’s.
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NewsClarke ponders Iceland move as Asda ups small store target
Andy Clarke has said Asda could move for some of Iceland’s estate – but appeared to rule out a swoop for the whole chain. “The estate does not fit our model,” Clarke said yesterday at a former Netto store now converted to the Asda fascia.
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NewsBiodegradable bags now ‘too weak’ for Tesco
Tesco has quietly ditched biodegradable carrier bags, citing customer concerns about the bags’ strength. The supermarket said it was switching from biodegradable bags to bags containing 15% recycled material. The changeover began earlier this year.
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NewsAsda pins hopes on smaller stores after slender Q2 improvement
Like-for-like sales at Asda grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, excluding VAT, the supermarket revealed today. US parent Walmart said conditions remained challenging and vowed to accelerate its plans to open smaller-format stores to speed up growth.
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NewsWincanton sells European business to focus on UK
Wincanton has agreed to sell all European operations to German rival Rhenus, as the logistics giant focuses on growing its UK business.
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World News: 13/08/2011
Switzerland: Nestlé has reported an 8.5% jump in first-half like-for-like sales, topping market predictions. However, the dramatic strengthening of the Swiss franc weighed on sales figures from continuing operations, which…
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Focus On Breakfast: Cereal suppliers up their ad spend
Cereal suppliers have upped their advertising spend by more than 10% in the past year, with Kellogg's in particular investing heavily in its Special K, Corn Flakes and Krave brands.
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NewsBrakes adds sharing tapas to winter lines
Brakes is targeting the potential of the Christmas sharing market with a new range of pre-prepared tapas as part of its new autumn and winter offer. The tapas options, which include mushroom and Stilton topper, meatballs in a…
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NewsBrewers aim to broaden real ale’s female appeal
As lager producers increasingly target women, real ale brewers have revealed they also are attempting to take some of the beard out of beer. Female-led business Brewster’s is hoping to broaden the appeal of real ale to women with its…
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NewsAll four, one: M&S farmers get collective
Four M&S dairy farmers from Dorset have clubbed together to create a collective buying and accounting system in a bid to cut costs and improve efficiency. The farmers, all of whom supply M&S through Dairy Crest, will share…
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NewsRainforest Alliance for Emmi lattes
Emmi is to switch its entire range of Caffè Latte iced coffees to Rainforest Alliance-certified beans in a bid to ramp up its sustainability credentials. Emmi Caffè Latte Light will use Rainforest Alliance coffee from 29 August with Caffè…
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NewsLoyd’s pizzas axed for failing to secure slice of the market
Struggling Premier Foods has pulled its range of Loyd Grossman pizzas from Sainsbury’s after failing to secure strong enough off-promotion sales. Premier said the decision to withdraw the products which were delisted in June, according…
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NewsBoparan businesses to benefit from big renewable spending
Ranjit Boparan is to invest millions in a renewable energy programme for his UK and European poultry business. Boparan’s 2 Sisters business has submitted more than 40 planning applications for solar PV and wind turbine projects in the…
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Focus On Breakfast: Breakfast is Britain's biggest meal
Brits have eaten 16.6 billion breakfasts over the past year, making breakfast the largest meal occasion in the home.
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NewsEgg producers in plea for GM feed for birds
Free-range egg producers have accused retailers of double standards in allowing GM feed for pig and poultry production but not for eggs. The requirement to use non-GM soya in chicken feed for egg production was costing producers an…
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Will others follow Morrisons’ lead on women in the boardroom?
It’s six months since Lord Davies published his Women on Boards report and 23 companies, including Reckitt Benckiser, have appointed female directors in that time. But, despite Lord Davies urging FTSE 100 companies to sign up to a voluntary target…
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NewsFocus On Breakfast: Snap, crackle and flop
The weak economy has been good for breakfast consumption, but terrible for cereal sales. What’s gone wrong – and will the arrival of Post prompt a shake up? Nick Hughes reports
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Focus On Breakfast: Can NPD help keep the full English hot?
We've seen a raft of innovation in healthy breakfasts, but what of the traditional British fry-up?
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Focus On Breakfast: Innovations
Ireland's leading black pudding supplier has launched two new products in the UK. Clonakilty Black Pudding and White Pudding (rsp: £1.69) arrived in Budgens in July.