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Second Opinion: Tesco’s engine needs fine-tuning
In the wake of Sir Terry’s departure, what course will the new CEO steer, asks Clive Black
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NewsFarmers in switch from milk protest to milk powder
A new front in the milk price wars has been opened, with farmers threatening to take their milk off British supermarket shelves and sell it on the world market instead. Farmers for Action, which has staged a series of high-profile...
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NewsGreenall’s to target a new generation
Distiller Greenall's has given its London Dry Gin a makeover to attract a new generation of drinkers. The new-look bottle, which rolls out at the end of this month, features a green abstract Union Jack and a new "the Great British since...
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Nature provides perfect packaging
Sir, In response to Greg Vallance's letter on Del Monte's plans to offer bananas in plastic wrappers (Letters, The Grocer, 5 March), I lecture around the world on packaging design and always use a banana as one of the greatest examples of...
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NewsLife on Mars: own goals ‘give brand 70s image’
Mars has crashed 20 places down the list of Britain's 100 biggest brands despite pumping millions into a World Cup tie-up and slashing the fat content of bars. Sales of the 79-year-old brand have slumped 14.2% a £17m fall in value while...
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NewsPressure builds for spuds in the fight for five-a-day
The potato industry is stepping up pressure on the Department of Health to recognise fresh spuds under the five-a-day scheme after research revealed most consumers already believe the vegetable to be eligible. Current government advice...
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NewsPrinces promises tuna will be shark-friendly by 2014
Princes has vowed to improve the sustainability of its tuna with a new four-year plan. The company said that from 2014 it would use only pole and line-caught fish, ditching ‘aggregation’ methods that risk catching sharks and other species along with the tuna.
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NewsFood companies plot online stores to target shoppers directly
Food manufacturers are increasingly looking at selling their products directly to consumers via online e-stores, new research claims.
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NewsLinda McCartney back on TV after 15-year break
Linda McCartney Foods is returning to TV screens after a decade and a half with a week of documentary-style adverts running on daytime television.
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NewsTesco hands £12m deal to tool hire company
Tesco has handed Speedy Hire an exclusive two-year deal to provide tools and equipment for its programme of store development. Under the terms of the £12m contract, Speedy Hire will be the sole supplier of building equipment to all contractors working on new and existing Tesco stores.
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‘Change the world through food’ says new campaign to lure young talent
Companies in the food industry are working on a skills action plan to make the sector more attractive to young people and plug an existing skills gap.
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NewsWaitrose grows profits despite picking up promotions habit
Waitrose has defied the economic gloom with a 3% jump in annual profits. Operating profits were up £8.1m to £274.9m for the 12 months to the end of January, with like-for-like sales up 4%.
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NewsAsda targets biggest-ever growth push after Netto deal gets OFT nod
Asda has received final clearance for its purchase of Netto UK from the Office of Fair Trading.
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NewsGreencore concedes defeat in Northern takeover tussle
Greencore has abandoned its bid to buy Northern Foods, leaving the way clear for Ranjit Boparan to complete his own takeover of the manufacturing giant.
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NewsTobacco display ban gets go-ahead for 2012
Tobacco products will go under the counter in England after all – but not until April 2012 for large stores and 2015 for smaller shops. Announcing sweeping plans to reduce the impact from smoking on public health, the government today confirmed its intention to bring in the controversial display ban. ...
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NewsWaitrose celebrates web re-launch by planting trees
Waitrose has announced a new ruse to boost its green credentials, in a tie-in with the overhaul of its online delivered service.
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NewsOnly food sales hold up in dismal February for retail
Food sales in February bucked a slump for a wider retail industry that suffered its worst month of trading for nearly two years.
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NewsMenzies ups profits despite latest newspaper decline
Menzies Distribution has reported increases in full-year sales and profits despite being hit by last winter’s poor weather conditions. Operating profits in 2010 rose 3.2% to £28.8m, on sales up 4% to £1.3bn, buoyed by contract wins following the demise of Dawson News.
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NewsBendicks braced for Germany switch
Workers at Bendicks are braced for redundancies after it emerged that the chocolate maker’s German owner is planning to relocate production.
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NewsReduced Tesco lines had first been raised
More than a third of prices highlighted by Tesco last week to illustrate its £200m investment in pricing went up in price shortly before coming down, The Grocer can reveal. Tesco last week kicked off its counter-offensive to Asda's 10%...