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L&F looking forward to next hundred
L&F Jones has kicked off a year of celebrations to mark its centenary with store openings, promotions and events including a music festival and a charity golf day.The Landmark member vowed to make the next 100 years just as...
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NewsTales of Titania: Raising a glass of three-penis wine
Ah so. As I hoped, PR result of the year is that I am the chosen one from the agency to accompany Karoline (with a K) on the Sainsbury's PR recce trip to China. We're out here to look for crises and issues that may play badly at home. All ...
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NewsTalisker plots to oust Glenfiddich as UK’s top malt
Diageo is on a mission to knock Glenfiddich off its perch and turn Talisker into the UK's top malt whisky brand within the next three years, MD Simon Litherland has revealed. Talisker had been "under-exploited" admitted this week's guest...
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James Graven reports profit and sales up
Budgens and Spar retailer James Graven & Sons has posted an increase in full-year sales and profits.The Cambridgeshire-based retailer said sales rose 7.6% to £24.8m across its businesses in the year to 31 March, with pre-tax profits...
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NewsPrepared preferred for pomegranates
British shoppers are increasingly opting to buy pomegranate in pre-prepared formats rather than as a whole fruit, with 2.5 arils pomegranate seeds with surrounding tissue now being sold for each wholehead fruit. The trend for...
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NewsPrawn prices set to rise in wake of supply shortages
A "perfect storm" of environmental and economic factors has sent wholesale prawn prices soaring. The Urner Barry shrimp indices key indicators for global prawn prices were 30% higher this week than they were a year ago, standing at...
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Winter range by Yorkshire Provender
Yorkshire Provender claims its new winter soups range is its biggest seasonal line-up yet. The eight-strong winter soup range replaces the summer line-up this week, although the pea & spinach variant will remain. The winter menu...
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NewsTJ Morris reports big profits but warns of discounter VAT woe
TJ Morris has posted bumper sales and profits but has warned the booming discount market will be squeezed when January’s VAT hike kicks in.
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NewsTetley owner under fire after deaths of Indian workers
The owner of Tetley tea has come in for a fresh round of criticism from human rights campaigners following the deaths of three tea plantation workers in India.
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NewsGreen & Black’s remains coolest food brand
Green & Black’s chocolate has been named the coolest food brand in the UK for the fourth consecutive year by trend experts.
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NewsTesco to take on Mothercare with standalone baby stores
Tesco is set to take on Mothercare after unveiling plans for a series of standalone baby stores.
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NewsBond takes lead on Walmart’s African assault
Walmart is targeting a move into Africa with a multibillion-dollar offer for Johannesburg-based retailer Massmart.
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NewsCadbury drops ‘glass and a half’ claim from Dairy Milk
Cadbury has dropped its famous ‘glass and a half’ milk claim from wrappers of Dairy Milk.
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NewsSainsbury’s steps up China focus
Sainsbury’s has stepped up its interest in China after sending former finance director Darrren Shapland on a fact-finding mission to the key emerging market.
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NewsUnilever adds to haircare with swoop for Tresemmé maker
Unilever has swooped to acquire the US-based maker of Tresemmé and Alberto VO5 shampoos in a deal worth $3.7bn (£2.34bn).
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Del Monte and Budgens pair up for handheld Naked Fruit
Del Monte has extended its Naked Fruit range of snacks with the launch of handheld pots.
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NewsAB World Foods cuts C02 in shipping deal
Patak's maker AB World Foods has signed a deal to use the Port of Liverpool as an import gateway into the UK, saving up to 2,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.
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World News 25/9/10
Tesco plans to launch online shopping in China, the Czech Republic and Poland, according to reports.
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Chupa Chups 2Pop makes two-ball debut
Perfetti van Melle launched Chupa Chups 2Pop this week, billing it the first two-ball lollipop on the market. The lollipop (rsp: 30p) features two different flavoured balls on one stick and comes in two flavour combinations orange...