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NewsThe 100% British caulis that turned out to be...French
Sainsbury's has been caught prominently advertising '100% British cauliflowers' in stores despite also selling cauliflower from countries such as France and Spain, an investigation by The Grocer has revealed. Sainsbury's was found to be...
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NewsRetailers get credit in ‘positive’ Fish Fight 2
Retailers can breathe a sigh of relief as a summer follow-up to Hugh's Fish Fight looks set to take a more positive tone than the three-part series in January. Keo Films the production company behind Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's...
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NewsWalkers is accused of ‘cloning’ rival brands with Crinkles launch
The launch of a crinkle-cut range by Walkers has prompted a claim that the brand “clones” rival crisp products. Walkers is to roll out Walkers Crinkles in April, a move it claimed would be the biggest category launch of the past five…
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NewsMilk Link recruits the MD of Adams Foods
Adams Foods' managing director Carl Ravenhall is to take up a senior executive position with dairy co-operative Milk Link in late summer. Ravenhall will report to chief executive Neil Kennedy and will play a leading role in the delivery...
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NewsWine aisle faces charge of the lighter brigade
Retailers and suppliers are increasing their ranges of lower-alcohol wines in response to growing demand for lighter styles. Constellation this week announced it would be rolling out a 5.5% abv Moscato and a 5.7% abv Pink Moscato under...
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NewsAppleby ups West Country product range
Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward is extending its West Country range of products to reinforce its commitment to using local suppliers. Saffron cakes, ale, cider, fresh meat and vegetables are among the new items to hit shelves over the...
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NewsAuthentic Asia line hits Morrisons
Own-label frozen supplier CP Foods has launched a branded range of Asian starters, ready meals and accompaniments. The company says the Authentic Asia range, which includes King Prawn Wonton Soup, Chicken Pad Thai and Bangkok Firecracker…
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NewsBacking Hugh boosts Jempson’s fish sales
Jempson's has reported a surge in sustainable fish sales after signing up to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Fish Fight campaign against discards. The Sussex-based Nisa-Today's and Budgens retailer said that since becoming one of the first...
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Mary Berry has entered the cake mix
Gourmet brand Mary Berry & Daughter is making its first foray into baking with a range of cake mixes. The Mary Berry branded range, available from Waitrose, comes in Lemon Drizzle, Luxury Carrot Cake and Double Chocolate Fudge (rsp:...
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Capper buyout makes Blakemore a Spar giant
AF Blakemore & Son has confirmed the purchase of fellow Spar wholesaler Capper & Co.The deal, for an undisclosed sum, puts an end to more than a month of speculation and transforms Blakemore into the runaway dominant force within...
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NewsBread with a ‘tasty twist’ at breakfast
Mission Foods has unveiled a bread designed specifically for the breakfast market. Cranberry & Orange Breakfast Bread, which is available now from Morrisons, comes in packs containing four flatbreads (rsp: 99p).
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NewsKerrygold’s honey butter to start fridge revolution
Kerrygold is setting out to “revolutionise” Brits’ consumption of butter and honey with the launch of the UK’s first honey-flavoured butter. The market for flavoured butters has been growing steadily recently, and is now worth £2.7m, up…
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NewsCampaign Trail: Special little red dress
Special K has teamed up with British designer label Ted Baker as part of a promotion offering bespoke fashion items. The on-pack push will run on Special K cereal packs and snacks from next month, with one handbag and one little red dress to be won...
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NewsMelton Mowbray to host cheese festival
Cheesemakers in Melton Mowbray are launching a new event to rival established UK cheese festivals in a bid to support artisan cheeses from the local area. The Artisan Cheese Fair organised jointly by the Stilton Cheesemakers'...
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NewsFFA threatens cheesemakers with protests
Cheese producers have become the latest target for Farmers For Action, which has threatened protests at the cheesemaking factories of Dairy Crest and Lactalis McLelland. The protest group which two weeks ago announced plans to build its...
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Co-op Group launches new voucher site
The Co-operative Group has launched a new website where customers can download vouchers to spend in Co-op stores. The Save More site, accessed via the society's website and through www.beforeIshop.co.uk, allows shoppers to download...
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NewsCornerways extension to up production
Cornerways Nursery, a major supplier of fresh tomatoes to the mults, is on track to up its production by 75% after officially opening a seven-hectare extension to its glasshouse. The extension, which was opened by South West Norfolk MP...
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NewsFruit and veg now ‘too costly’ for the hard up
High fruit and vegetable prices have started to take their toll on some of the most vulnerable groups in society, with those in low-income groups as well as young people under 25 saying they are increasingly having to cut back on fruit and veg...
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NewsEvison is new Mars Food MD as Hughes opts for retirement
Mars Food UK has promoted UK food sales director Emma Evison to managing director. Evison takes over the role from Rob Hughes, who has retired. She joined Mars in 1994 and has since held a number of roles across the company's pet care,...
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NewsMorrisons extends Sun Lik meal tie-up
A meal deal run by Morrisons with Sun Lik beer has been extended from its original two-week run to the whole of 2011. Morrisons said the Oriental beer performed well when it was launched in stores as part of a meal deal in the run-up to...