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NewsUK brand for pasture-fed livestock initiative
The grass-fed livestock movement popular in the US could soon gain momentum here, with the launch next year of a new brand promoting pasture-fed meat and dairy to UK consumers. The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association, a community interest...
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JJ Food Service buys up Bristol warehouse
JJ Food Service has bought its seventh branch as it looks for business in the West and South Wales. The company picked up the keys to the 35,575 sq ft warehouse in Emersons Green, Bristol, last week and began fitting it out on Monday. JJ...
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NewsCadbury Cakes refreshed with new varieties and pack revamp
Premier Foods is revamping its Cadbury Cakes range with a packaging facelift and new variants. This month the company is rolling out Double Choc Mini Mini Rolls (rsp: £1.99) alongside a reformulated Cadbury Milk Chocolate cake bar...
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NewsNew campaign gives grapefruit a makeover
The humble grapefruit is set for a makeover this summer, as growers look to reverse declining sales and shed the fruit's outdated image with a campaign that will suggest eating it can make people feel more energetic and attractive.
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Diageo shuffle makes Cowan director for GB
Andrew Cowan has been named country director for Diageo GB as part of a management restructure. Cowan, currently commercial director for Ireland, takes up his new role on 1 September and will be responsible for leading the GB spirits and...
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NewsHeinz purée range to stir cup soup market
Heinz is hoping to revolutionise the cup soup market with a range of soups made from a purée rather than a powder. Squeeze & Stir soups are packed in individual sachets (rsp: 59p) containing the concentrated purée, which is designed...
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NewsFirst indie retailers day hailed a success
Skillsmart Retail has declared the first Independents' Day a huge success. The day, on 4 July, was aimed at boosting the fortunes of local independents and saw scores of indies across the UK displaying posters to encourage shoppers to...
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NewsNon-traditional sales help DCS growth spurt
DCS Europe has reported record sales as it continues to attract customers beyond its traditional cash & carry base. Sales in the year to 31 December 2010 rose by 6.4% to £126m, accounts filed this week at Companies House revealed….
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NewsTesco’s latest venture delivers a taste of Italy
Tesco has ramped up its branded activity this week with the launch of a range of Italian products. The Parioli line-up, rolling out to stores now, includes pasta, cooking sauces, olive oil and tinned tomatoes, but industry insiders have…
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NewsWatch out, DHL and Wincanton - there’s a new player in town
Five regional logistics companies have joined forces in a bid to battle it out with major providers Kuehne + Nagel, Wincanton and DHL for key grocery contracts. Harlequin Logistics brings together R Swain & Sons, Prestons of Potto,…
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NewsSensations get new look - and flavours
Walkers is revamping its Sensations crisps and adding two new flavours in a bid to revive the brand. Value sales of Sensations have fallen 9.2% over the past year [Nielsen 52w/e 25 June 2011], and Walkers is hoping a refreshed pack design...
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NewsShift in focus for McCain toastie offer
McCain has revamped its frozen toasted sandwich offer to focus on health and taste rather than speed. The company has scrapped its Micro Toastie product, which was aimed primarily at a teenage market, and replaced it with the McCain...
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NewsGovernment urged to reform rules on use-by
The food date labelling system must be overhauled to clear up confusion around use-by dates and stop the 5.3 million tonnes of food that is wasted in the UK every year, according to new research. Retailers and consumers forked out about...
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NewsSuperValu to be used in UK Londis stores
Musgrave Group could be planning to introduce products from its Irish chain SuperValu into Londis stores. It has applied to register the trademark 'SuperValu from Londis' under 16 categories, including several that cover food and...
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NewsMacsween’s microwave-ready pud
Hot on the heels of 2010's microwavable haggis, food producer Macsween is launching a black pudding that can be microwave-steamed in 90 seconds. Director Jo Macsween said the success of the haggis had inspired the company to try the...
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NewsAd pressure eases as NotW calls it a day
The News of the World sensationally revealed plans to publish its last-ever edition on Sunday, following an astonishing week in which the public piled pressure on retailers and manufacturers to drop advertising from the paper at the centre of a phone-hacking scandal.
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NewsSainsbury’s shoppers are urged to give a fair share
We've had the 'buy one, get one free' and even the 'buy one, get one free later'. Now Sainsbury's is trialling the 'buy one, give one free'. The retailer has united with FareShare, the food redistribution charity, to run a pilot scheme in...
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NewsCowan handed GB reins in Diageo reshuffle
Andrew Cowan has been named national director for Diageo GB as part of a management restructure at the drinks giant’s Western Europe operations.
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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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News3663 owner eyes $4bn foodservice sale
Foodservice giant 3663 could be sold by its South African owner, with a number of private equity groups thought to be circling.