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Convenience will unlock halal potential says Eblex
The major multiples are struggling to convince Muslims to buy halal meat from their stores on a regular basis but could tap into growing interest in halal convenience products from younger Muslim consumers, according to new research.A...
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NewsCost hikes drive use of retail-ready packaging
The multiples have instigated a fresh push on retail-ready packaging as they look to mitigate soaring costs and meet sustainability targets. All the major supermarkets are exploring the issue, primarily on own-label lines, said John...
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NewsTyrrells joins ranks of ridged posh crisps
Tyrrells is the latest posh crisp maker to launch a range of ridged potato chips, following the roll-out of Kettle Ridge Chips in July. The Furrows range from Tyrrells is available in Waitrose and Booths stores now in sea salted, sea...
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NewsNZ wine supply cut, but premium image at risk
Drastic measures taken to control the oversupply of New Zealand wine resulted in a 2010 vintage 8% lower than 2009, although the country's premium image is still at risk from recently-created retail "value labels", according to its industry body.
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Flourishing in difficult times
Sir, May I put some perspective on your article 'Bestway looks at wholesale acquisitions' (The Grocer, 20 November)? Firstly, the challenges of acquisition and disposal affect private family companies at least as much as the more...
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NewsAre Lansley’s plain fag pack proposals fake, feint or sop?
Ahead of next week’s White Paper, what should we read into the health secretary’s remarks about plain tobacco packs? Simon Mowbray reports
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NewsFocus On Pies & Meat Snacks: Snackers switch on to hot NPD
It appears meat snacks have gone off, with sales grinding to a halt after last year’s impressive market performance. Alex Beckett examines what’s gone wrong and finds there is still cause for optimism
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NewsWarburtons shows off new free-from range
Warburtons has revealed details of its venture into the burgeoning free-from market, claiming the eight-strong range of baked goods will plug a gap for quality gluten-free bread. Rolling out in January, the launch marks the first time a...
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NewsMusgrave GB gets safe pair of hands in symbol shake-up
As Spar begins the search for a new MD, Musgrave GB already has one in Donal Horgan. Why has he been parachuted in, asks Beth Phillips
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Gross profits up but Tout slides into red
Budgens retailer and forecourt operator Tout has fallen into the red.The south west of England-based retailer reported a loss of £155,770 in the year to 31 March against profits of £58,801 the year before, accounts posted at Companies...
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William Smith heads Netto-to-Asda team
Netto has appointed William Smith as UK MD following the resignation of Charles Kay earlier this month.Smith will head up the Netto integration team overseeing the transition to Asda following the sale of its 194 UK stores for £778m in...
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Rose says M&S will keep up investment in the Irish Republic
Outgoing M&S chairman Sir Stuart Rose has used a recent visit to Dublin to confirm the retailer's commitment to the crisis-ridden country.Speaking at a business conference on the same day as the EU/IMF team arrived in the Irish...
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NewsKenco takes on rival with premium sachet
Kenco is locking horns with Starbucks with the launch of its own range of premium instant coffee sachets.
The Kraft brand’s Millicano Wholebean Instant line will be similar in format to Starbucks Via single-serve packets, which hit Tesco… -
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Sainsbury’s stocks up on Lingham’s
Opies has added Sainsbury's to the growing list of retailers stocking its Lingham's Chilli Sauce.The company put the brand's popularity down to the use of fresh ingredients, which helped make it stand out from most rivals, said MD...
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NewsTesco halts the milk wars with 24% hike
The milk price war is offically over for the time being at least as Tesco raised the price of a four-pint bottle of standard milk to £1.55 this week.
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Shaw blasts lack of clarity on labelling
New British Frozen Food Federation president Nick Shaw has hit out at the government for creating confusion over food labelling after cutting back the remit of the FSA.
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NewsCider maker Aspall unveils new premium lager
The company behind Aspall cider has launched a new premium lager into the on-trade.
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NewsOutgoing Northern boss Barden bags Brakes switch
Outgoing Northern Foods chief executive Stefan Barden has sealed a surprise switch to foodservice giant Brakes.
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NewsBRC unveils new guidelines for country of origin labels
New guidelines over country of origin labelling have been published, formalising industry standards for a host of meat and dairy products.
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Diageo in talks with the makers of Zacapa Centenario rum
Global drinks giant Diageo is set to add a super premium Guatemalan rum to its drinks cabinet.