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Retail Prices: Festive alcohol deals mask true picture of rising prices
The Grocer Price Index shows an overall fall in prices in December but dig a little deeper and the picture looks very different, reports Ronan Hegarty
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Army energy drink in mass market launch
An energy supplements range used by the British troops in Afghanistan is preparing itself for a mainstream launch.Mountain Fuel, from the company of the same name, is a range of five energising sachet drinks containing carbohydrates,...
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NewsFruit and veg: a fast track route to boosting beauty
Consumers could soon be told to swap the sunbed in favour of fruit and veg after scientists found eating heavily pigmented produce such as carrots, plums and peaches made people appear more attractive. Researchers at St Andrews and...
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Beverage cartons meet challenge
Sir, Following your article about Innocent juices and beverage cartons ('Innocent plumping for plastic fantastic in juices', The Grocer, 18 December), I would like to draw your attention to the great work on recycling undertaken by the beverage...
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NewsOn the shoulders of giants: how Challs is taking on the big boys
Independent household player Challs has been stealing share from some of the top names in fmcg. Sales director Kieran MacSweeney tells Alex Beckett how
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Bond finally prepares to bow out from Walmart
Andy Bond stepped down from his part-time role as Asda chairman this week, after less than a year.He will continue as executive vice president of Walmart to finalise the retailer's takeover of Massmart in South Africa but will leave...
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Kopiko brings coffee flavour sweets to UK
A coffee-flavoured sweet is launching in the UK to link into the nation’s growing thirst for the beverage.
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NewsCampaign Trail: Innocent's fuel for superheroes
Innocent Drinks £2.7m TV campaign brings a whole new meaning to the phrase superfood. The ad starts this week and features a smoothie dressed in a Superman-style red cape flying around saving consumers from the temptation of unhealthy snacks....
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NewsOrganic launches its first generic campaign
The UK's organic food sector is hoping for a billion-pound sales boost over the next three years after unveiling its first-ever generic marketing campaign. The £2m, three-year campaign, called Why I Love Organic and part-funded by the EU,...
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NewsOrganic stops the preaching with populist new campaign
The first generic campaign for organic food is focusing on four messages to appeal to mainstream shoppers. Richard Ford and Julia Glotz report
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Samba time for Salto via carnival role
A former Diageo innovation director is hoping to lift people out of their new year gloom with a new Brazilian tipple. Salto, a citrus-flavoured cachaça (rsp: £10.95), has been available in selected specialist drinks outlets since last...
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NewsPlaying swapsies: change for life or a short-term gimmick?
The government believes its voucher scheme with the News of the World and Asda could generate lasting change to diets, says Hannah Stodell
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NewsKerry Foods to offer spreadable version of Low Low Cheddar
After going head-to-head with Cathedral City Mature Lighter when it launched Low Low reduced-fat Cheddar, Kerry Foods is now targeting Kraft and Lactalis McLelland with the launch of Low Low spreadable. The cheese the first branded...
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NewsYazoo offers free cinema to shoppers
Yazoo has teamed up with 85 independent cinemas to offer shoppers the chance to swap their bottle of the milkshake for a free cinema ticket. The promotion will run across nine million 500g bottles of Yazoo from next month. To...
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NewsClipper Teas revamps for consistency
Clipper Teas has revamped its hot chocolate and coffee lines to create a consistent look across its portfolio. The new-look products, rolling out now, feature hand-drawn designs in line with Clipper's tea packaging, which was updated in...
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Fresh Pasta Co wins listings with Waitrose
Posh pasta producer The Fresh Pasta Company is entering mainstream retail. Three variants are now available in Waitrose stores butternut squash & sage tortelli, venison tortelloni and spinach, ricotta & walnut tortelloni.
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Dine In without wine? Forget it, say shoppers
Boozy Brits have forced Marks & Spencer to backtrack on any plans to ditch wine from its Dine in For Two for £10 offer after an alcohol-free "test" went down like a lead balloon. M&S ran the booze-free version of its much-copied...
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NewsGerman dioxin scare: ‘no health threat to the UK’
The FSA has moved to reassure UK consumers over the safety of eggs and chicken in the wake of a major dioxin scare in Germany. Germany was this week embroiled in one of the biggest food safety scandals to ever hit the country after it...
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NewsThe Food Doctor goes mainstream with its new lines
The Food Doctor is ditching medicinal for mainstream and adopting a new licensing model as part of a root-and-branch overhaul of its portfolio. The 11-year old company expects the changes to help it quadruple annual sales to £50m by...
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NewsFocus On Jams, Spreads & Honey: Spreading the message
Although the category is back in volume growth, marmalade and honey continue to struggle. Gordon Carson finds out what suppliers are doing to encourage more shoppers to the fixture