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Retail Prices: What about EDLP? Asda ups number of promos by 17%
It has said it will be running fewer deals – but Asda has increased its number of promos by more than its rivals over the past month says Ronan Hegarty
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Store of the Future format hits 300 mark
Nisa-Today's has converted its 300th store to its Store of the Future format.The store in Gosforth is owned by Mike Thompson who has decided to convert his seven stores five former Costcutters and two former Threshers to the Nisa Local...
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NewsGrocer 33: Helpful staff clinch victory for Morrisons
Knowledgeable staff who went out of their way to help our shopper played a big part in ensuring Morrisons in Llanelli took this week's title.
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NewsGrocer 33: Asda cheapest with soups and sauces
Asda claimed first place this week, offering 12 items on promotion and six cheapest items, including McCain's fries (£1.92), New Covent Garden carrot and coriander soup (£1.50) and Sharwood's black bean sauce (£1).
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Wedges get a share of the Film4 action
McCain is cementing its association with movie nights in through a new sponsorship with Film4. Running for the next 12 months from this weekend, McCain Wedges will feature in Film4 idents before and after the 9pm film. The ads portrayed...
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NewsAcid Test: ChippidyDooDaa, Chilli Jack
"Warburtons has taken its baking expertise and created a serious contender to the healthier snack market."
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McCutcheon back for Activia summer push
Danone is launching a new summer TV campaign for Activia starring brand ambassador Martine McCutcheon.The new commercial, which hit screens this week, aims to build on the success of the Tummy Loving Care campaign launched last December....
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Focus On Beer & Cider: Pub strife boosts bottled ales
The economic downturn is taking a heavy toll on the pub trade as consumers opt to drink at home rather than visit their local, but it is helping to drive the steady growth of premium bottled ales.
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Dairy-free kids milk launched by Alpro
Alpro has launched a new soya milk for kids who are on a dairy-free diet.Suitable for children aged one year and above, Alpro soya Junior 1+ can be used as a main milk source for children from the age of one, or as part of a weaning diet...
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New approach to public health hailed by industry
The food and drink industry has welcomed health secretary Andrew Lansley's vision for a new Public Health Service.
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Boom time for apricot sales
The popularity of apricots is soaring as consumers eat more of the fruit at breakfast and lunchtime.Sales of apricots currently stand at £13.2m, up 17.4% by value and 21% by volume over the past year [Kantar 52w/e 13 June].
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Asda offers beef farmers greater pricing security
Asda is introducing pre-agreed prices into some of its beef farmer contracts in a move that producers claim could set a blueprint for the industry. Under the terms of the contract, Asda will agree to pay farmers £2.70/kg for their...
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NewsFocus On Beer & Cider: Why is cider rosy but beer flat?
Cider is enjoying strong growth, but beer has had it tough – thanks to heavy promotions and duty hikes. Does the success of premium lines offer a solution, asks Graham Holter
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Focus On Beer & Cider: Kegs come into their own
The next generation of products is breathing new life into kegs and they couldn't be farther from previous incarnations of bargain buckets of booze.
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Focus On Beer & Cider: Small but thinking big
Smaller producers are starting to find supermarket buyers surprisingly receptive to their artisan and locally produced beers and ciders. Aspall Cyder is among them.
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Focus On Beer & Cider: Four to watch
Marston's believes it can now offer cask ale quality in the home. Based on a bigger product recently launched in the on-trade, Fast Cask allows ale to fall "bright" within 60 seconds, rather than the 24 to 36 hours normally required.
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Picture This... The bees’ knees-up
Waitrose has donated £67,500 to a university project to decode the waggle dance of honey bees.Researchers hope to better understand how bees forage for food by studying the waggle dance they use to communicate with each other.
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Birds Eye unveils plan to drive sustainability
Birds Eye is rolling out a health and sustainability programme to drive supply chain efficiencies and educate shoppers about the benefits of frozen food. Forever Food is a five-year plan that will encompass all of Birds Eye's existing...
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Tesco: scale duty to boost sales of lower-abv wines
The head of beer, wine and spirits at Tesco is calling for a shake-up of wine duty to boost growth of lower-alcohol wine, The Grocer can exclusively reveal.Speaking at the launch of a Finest Vintage 2000 wine range last week, Dan Jago...
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Timotei girl returns to TV as shampoo brand freshens up
The Timotei girl is returning to TV screens this summer as Unilever kicks off a major relaunch of the shampoo brand in an attempt to re-engage lapsed consumers and win over a new generation of fans.The brand's first TV ad for four years...