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NewsGravy supplier Goldenfry in court win over trade secrets
Own-label gravy maker Goldenfry Foods has won a three-year legal battle against three former senior employees who stole trade secrets to poach a £5m contract with Asda.
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GSK warns of ‘mould growth’ in Lucozade Sport Lite
GlaxoSmithKline has withdrawn all bottles of Lucozade Sport Lite Summer Berries from retailers and distributors due to “mould growth”. A small number of the drinks may have an unpleasant smell and taste, the company warned, as a result of the mould. GSK removed 500ml bottles and multipacks from shelves last ...
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World News 5/3/11
Tesco has signed a joint venture agreement with a consortium of Asian investors to develop shopping centres in China. As part of the deal, Tesco will build three shopping centres in Shenyang, Xiamen and Fuzhou. Each...
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NewsRed Lion range revamp targets £150m in sales
Red Lion Foods, which donates all post-tax profits to armed forces charities, has become a multimillion-pound brand after less than five months in the market and is celebrating with a revamp. The brand, which launched its 70-strong...
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IFE 2011 Preview: Local is the new organic
The appetite for locally produced products has overtaken organic to become the number one food sustainability issue, and will be a key theme at the IFE11 show, says Virginia Matthews
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NewsTyrrells eyes the world as sales rocket by 42%
Sales of posh crisp brand Tyrrells have leapt 42% in the past year and the company is confident it will be able to repeat the trick this year thanks to strong international growth. Speaking exclusively to The Grocer after a year in the...
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NewsFoodie focus for new Green & Black’s ads
Green & Black's has doubled its marketing spend to £1.3m as part of a new strategy to extend its appeal among foodies. The poster campaign, which kicks off on 7 March, features photos of partially unwrapped Green and Black's...
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Asda set to become largest UK retailer of Disney products
Asda has revealed plans to become the largest retailer of official Walt Disney merchandise in the UK, ahead of arch-rival Tesco and the official Disney stores. Asda already stocks a variety of Disney merchandise, including a range of...
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NewsNetto store bosses ‘left in dark’ over Asda plans
Bewildered Netto store managers have been left clueless as to the role they will be offered when their stores are taken over by Asda later this year. All store managers completed an online assessment and were interviewed by Asda last...
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NewsUB hits back at Fox’s with indulgent range
United Biscuits has unveiled its latest weapon in the premium biscuit battle an indulgent bite-sized McVitie's range. McVitie's Temptations will be available from next month in Belgian Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut, Belgian White...
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News‘Only difference at People’s chain is its staff not being paid’
The People's Supermarket was forced to defend its business at the ACS Summit this week after delegates branded it no different from any other retailer. The member-owned co-operative opened in June last year, claiming it could compete on...
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NewsBelton Cheese wins Tesco Finest contract
Belton Cheese has won a contract to supply three traditional farmhouse cheeses into Tesco's Finest range as the retailer strengthens its artisan cheese offer. The Shropshire-based producer is now supplying Rinded Red Leicester, Rinded...
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NewsMagners credits revival to a better methodology
The UK boss of Magners has put its recent sales revival down to improved relationships with retailers and reduced shelf prices. Speaking exclusively to The Grocer, the boss of C&C's Magners GB division, Gordon Johncox, said past...
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NewsBranston to take on Heinz in salad cream
Premier Foods is squaring up to Heinz in the salad cream category with a Branston range. Branston Salad Cream with a Twist, rolling out next month in squeezy format, comes in Classic with a hint of Dijon mustard, a Garlic & Herbs...
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NewsWispa to hit freezers as Cadbury serves up an ice cream variant
Cadbury is making Wispa a chillier choccie choice this summer by taking the brand into retail ice cream for the first time. Wispa Ice Cream bars (rsp: £1.25 per 80ml bar) will hit freezers this month, with a tub format scheduled for later...
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NewsCampaign Trail: Just a perfect day...
The long, lazy days of summer may seem a long way off, but CCE hopes to get us all dreaming about our perfect day with its new promotion for Capri Sun, Imagine Your Perfect Day and Win It. The on-pack promotion, supported by a £1m outdoor campaign,...
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NewsGreggs ‘could offer a franchise scheme’ says chief McMeikan
High street baker Greggs has hinted at offering a franchise scheme to independent retailers.
Speaking at the ACS Summit this week, chief executive Ken McMeikan said some of the locations where it planned to open stores in the future might… -
NewsLowman: jobs claims are supermarket spin
Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman has urged the government to ignore "supermarket propaganda" on job creation to save the nation's failing high streets. Speaking at the association's annual summit, held in...
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NewsCoffee Nation to take Costa into self-serve
Coffee Nation, which operates self-service coffee machines in c-stores and forecourts, has been acquired by Costa Coffee owner Whitbread for £59.5m. Whitbread said it would use Coffee Nation as a vehicle to launch Costa Express Costa...
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Hare exits Eastenders companies
Kulwant Hare has stepped down as director of Eastenders Cash & Carry plc and nine other companies. Hare resigned from the cash & carry and eight companies linked to it on 24 February and from another wholesaler, Super Brew...