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Former PepsiCo man aims to double sales of Streamline Foods
Reduced-sugar jam-maker Streamline Foods has set out ambitious plans to double turnover to £24m within three years.The Good Food Group-owned business is launching a range of fruit fillings/compotes into the multiples next month and also...
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NewsAnimal eating animal: is the consumer ready to move on?
Consumers are still incredibly sensitive about the animal protein feed issue. So should the industry be worried as the EC thinks again, asks Julia Glotz
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Kallo and Tree of Life appoint Cairns as CEO
Patrick Cairns has been named the new CEO of Kallo Foods, the organic and wholefoods company behind the Whole Earth brand and Kallo Rice Cakes and Stock Cubes.Cairns was previously CEO of Plum Baby, the organic babyfood company, which...
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McGee’s and Asda NI tie-up is flourishing
McGee’s Butchers has reported a strong first year for its concessions in Asda stores and expects end-of-year sales to reach £10m.
McGee’s, which sells locally sourced fresh cuts as well as meat prepared and packed for cooking, said its… -
NewsSigned, sealed and delivered: Booker MD Mark Aylwin
Booker Direct MD Mark Aylwin tells Beth Phillips how he has created the fastest-growing delivered wholesaler in the UK
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Thrifty shoppers put offal back on menus
Consumption of offal has increased by 26% over the past six years as consumers have sought cheaper yet nutritious alternatives to more expensive meat cuts.UK retail sales of offal reached £67.7m and 23,224 tonnes in August this year...
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No ordinary barista: M&S hospitality chief Jason Danciger
Chef, coffee fanatic and M&S hospitality boss Jason Danciger has big plans for its catering future, with an Olympic store and more upmarket expansion on the way. Sue Scott reports
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Singh calls for unity as NFRN blasted for ignoring heartland
Parminder Singh has vowed to silence his critics by "protecting and preserving the newstrade sector for future generations".The president of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents has come under fire from members since his...
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Colonel’s spice blend for Chiman’s
Devon-based spice supplier Chiman's has added a curry blend to its portfolio, based on a 132-year-old recipe from the British Raj.The Colonel's Curry powder (rsp: £1.60 per 26g packet) dates back to a recipe from Colonel Arthur Robert...
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Supplier borrowing up as mults extend terms
Suppliers are coming under mounting pressure to increase their debt levels in order to meet renewed demands from retailers for extended payment terms. Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance has noted a surge in demand from suppliers...
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Camelot Foods joins Landmark to help drive expansion plans
Chilled food manufacturer and wholesaler Camelot Foods has joined buying group Landmark Wholesale.The Crawley-based Camelot currently delivers to 520 stores and seven wholesalers. It now hopes to expand its customer base to other...
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Campaign Trail: Clipper makes friends on TV
Clipper Tea is linking up with Aardman Animations in its TV debut next month, to position the Fairtrade brew as a more "approachable and inviting" brand. The £500,000 Say Hello to Clipper campaign highlights the brand's new look, and features a...
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Mars makes genome progress in hunt for ‘DNA of chocolate’
Mars has started to unwrap the DNA of chocolate, a scientific milestone it claims will improve cocoa quality for 6.5 million farmers who depend on the crop. The preliminary cacao genome sequence was unveiled three years ahead of target...
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Sainsbury’s disputes Co-op Fairtrade claims
A war of words has broken out between Sainsbury's and The Co-operative Group following the launch of a Fairtrade campaign by the Co-op.The society has launched a new website and rolled out TV and press ads claiming it sells "more...
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Focus On Sauces & Condiments: Four to watch
No longer content with merely teasing the nation's taste buds with his premium sausages, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones (aka The Black Farmer) has moved into sauces with a gluten-free range.
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Focus On Sauces & Condiments: Extensions create opportunities
Branston Pickle-flavoured rice cakes, Heinz sandwiches, Reggae Reggae ready meals, Tabasco Pepper Sauce pizzas the supermarket aisles are awash with table sauce brand extensions at the moment.
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NewsFocus On Sauces & Condiments: Sauces raise their game
Consumers just can’t seem to get enough of their favourite table sauces as brands branch out into different flavours and some unlikely areas. Simon Creasey reports
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Cook tempts time-starved gourmands
Upmarket retailer Cook has gone even posher with a gourmet ready meal range For Special Nights In.
Cook said the six-strong range (rsp: £6.99 to £12.99 for a two-portion meal) would let customers entertain at home without spending hours… -
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Co-op unveils plans for huge south west DC
The Co-operative Group is to open a 430,000 sq ft regional distribution centre near Bristol in 2012 as part of the continued overhaul of its supply chain.The £20m Avonmouth site will serve 400 Co-op stores in Bristol, north Somerset and...
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Poor crop prospects drive up prices of vegetable oils
Hot weather and increased demand from the food industry have pushed up the price of rapeseed and sunflower oils, says Liliana Gonzalez of Mintec