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Third Party: We need investment for carbon reduction
The voluntary carbon market will play a vital role in providing investment for climate initiatives, says Rachel Mountain
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JLP veteran Jones to run Waitrose’s supply chain
Waitrose has appointed a man with 28 years experience at John Lewis as its supply chain director. David Jones, who is currently divisional registrar for John Lewis, will replace former director Mark Williamson on 31 August.
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Nestlé reveals extensive Christmas NPD line-up
Nestlé has ramped up its festive NPD for 2010 with a new Aero Bubbles Peppermint box, its first Fairtrade seasonal confectionery and a new gifting range for men inspired by an 85-year old Rowntree's product catalogue. The Kit Kat maker...
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NewsEven if the cookie crumbles, United could be a hard sell
Blackstone and PAI Partners are hoping to offload United Biscuits for £2bn, but even if they do split it up will they find buyers, asks Hannah Stodell
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Crackdown on illegal workers targets food
The Home Office has kicked off a summer crackdown on illegal working in the food industry with a raid at a Tesco supplier in London. The UK Borders Agency, part of the Home Office, will visit 100 businesses a month in London alone as the...
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NewsFocus On Organic: The organic dilemma
Organic sales continue to fall, but consumers are not taking leave of their consciences, just switching to products with more easily defined virtues, finds Andrew Purvis
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Dried fruits prices are hit by harvest struggle
Global events, including poor harvests and the weak pound, have pushed the commodity price of a number of dried fruits up by as much as 64% and prices could rise further. The hikes come as suppliers and retailers are firming up their...
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NewsPepsiCo's Richard Evans: A not so trivial pursuit
PepsiCo UK and Ireland president Richard Evans is on a mission to take PepsiCo to the next level. Ten months into the job, he talks to Adam Leyland
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Newsagent federation reassures its members
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents has moved to allay member fears that it has "lost its way".Retailers have contacted The Grocer following the departure of Stefan Wojciechowski as NFRN head of newspapers and magazines two...
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More Xtreme flavours for P&G Pringles
P&G is bringing out two new Pringles flavours under its Xtreme banner Hot Paprika & Smoky Bacon and Spicy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavours will roll out on 1 August under the Pringles Xtreme brand, which was launched...
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Focus On Organic: Purity is quite a turn-on
"It's the whole purity and provenance message," says Rupert Thomas, marketing director of Waitrose, explaining why sales of organic beers and spirits are up 28% year-on-year at Waitrose and 32% since April.
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Focus On Organic: Let’s talk... in a new way
The battered organic sector took solace this month from news that the EU has approved funding for Organic UK a promotional campaign to reignite consumer interest on the sector.
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Focus On Organic: Four to watch
Chocoholly is expanding its range of decadent organic chocolate bars with 40g mini bars that make the brand more accessible. Chocoholly was launched in 2008 by artist Holly Caulfield.
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Retailers lined up for Ribena’s ‘Juiced Up!’
GlaxoSmithKline is rolling its Juiced Up! Ribena range out to retailers to build on the juice drink's success in foodservice and grab a bigger share of the lunchbox market. Available in a wedge format, Juiced Up! comes in raspberry and...
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NewsTales of Titania: A top tipple for under-fives
Things were getting desperate. P&F had been reduced to punting the "world's strongest beer" to the parenting press as a convenient party drink for the under-fives. But still no outrage. We needed Alcohol Concern and the Daily Mail to unite in...
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NewsTesco touches down in Glasgow for debut airport store
Tesco has chosen Glasgow as the location for its first store at a UK airport.
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FWD leads duty stamp calls despite brewer opposition
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors has called for the introduction of duty stamps on beer to combat duty fraud, provoking fierce resistance from brewers.
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NewsOcado reveals details of institutional investors
Investment group Fidelity has taken a 13.17% stake in Ocado, filings with the London Stock Exchange show.
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NewsSainsbury’s hands property role to management group CB Richard Ellis
Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with estate management group CB Richard Ellis to oversee the expansion of its extensive property portfolio.
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NewsGroupe Lactalis swoops for yoghurt maker Rachel’s
Organic yoghurt maker Rachel’s has been snapped up by French dairy producer Groupe Lactalis.