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Latest global NPD heads for Sial in Paris
The weird and wonderful world of grocery innovation was on show at the Sial d'Or competition judging in Paris this week.
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Picture This... Outhwaite relaunches Thunderball
Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite took a break from glitzy musical Sweet Charity this week to launch Camelot's new-look Thunderball, which now includes a top prize of £500,000, a Friday draw, an extended number range and a new prize of £3 for...
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NewsTesco the best at tapping email potential
Tesco has mastered the use of email to lure new customers more effectively than any other retailer, according to a new poll.
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NewsSandwich body blames mults for bland products
The pre-packed sandwich market has grown by 3.6% in the last year to more than £6bn, with volume sales up 4%. But there are fears that cheaper, recession-inspired ranges could now stunt the growth of the industry.
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NewsM&S unveils £800m plan to plug pension black hole
Marks & Spencer has moved to plug the billion-pound hole in its pension scheme with an £800m funding plan.
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Local food ‘could save NHS millions’
Using local food could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds, a hospital trust has claimed.
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NewsSainsbury’s savours win over Tesco in Wolverhampton planning row
Sainsbury’s is celebrating a court win over Tesco in a long-running tug of war over a site in Wolverhampton on which both retailers planned a new store.
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NewsWaitrose woos festival drinkers with wine in plastic bottles
Waitrose is responding to demand for lightweight packaging from festival-goers with a range of wine in plastic bottles.
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NewsUN slams fish trade’s record on child labour
The fishing industry must work harder to ease the plight of child workers, the UN’s Food & Agriculture Organisation has warned.
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NewsClarke confirmed as new Asda boss
Asda has confirmed the appointment of Andy Clarke as its new chief executive.
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NewsKraft closes Cheltenham HQ as Cadbury combination picks up pace
Kraft Foods is to close its Cheltenham headquarters as the fallout from its merger with Cadbury continues.
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NewsCameron hands Hovis PR win over Warburtons
Hovis has scored a PR coup over Warburtons after David Cameron was snapped holding a Hovis loaf – despite the Bolton baker donating £25,000 to the Tories during the election campaign.
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NewsCeleb foods slammed for sugar, salt and fat
Foods endorsed by celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver and Ainsley Harriot have been slammed for their high levels of fat, sugar and salt following a new study.
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NewsSainsbury’s Qatari suitor swoops for Harrods
One of the most iconic names in UK retail has changed hands following the £1.5bn sale of Harrods to Qatar Holding.
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Cheddar cheese set to soar 10% in price this year
The price of Cheddar will rise by at least 10% over the next six months in reaction to a major tightening of milk supply, manufacturers have warned.Wet weather during the crucial spring flush has resulted in lower-than-expected milk...
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Producer calls for £10m marketing fund for pork
A British pig producer is calling for the creation of a £10m marketing fund to promote British pork to consumers. Bpex was doing a great job of marketing pork in the UK, but its efforts were being hampered by a lack of available funding...
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World News 8/5/10
X5 Retail Group has acquired an additional 20% stake in Express Retail, taking its total ownership to 60%. The group now has the option to acquire the remaining 40% of the business by 2013.
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Netto plotting 200th store as profits soar
Netto is set to break the 200-store barrier this year after pre-tax profits soared by almost 41% to £6.9m.The discounter, which currently operates 196 UK stores, has pledged to open several this year, refurbish many more and totally...
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Grocer 33: Well-trained staff win title for Waitrose
Our shopper was effusive about the staff at Waitrose in Cheltenham this week, describing them as friendly and exceptionally well-informed.
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NewsAcid Test: Cadbury Crunchie Biscuit
On first impression, these cookies look like simple chocolate biscuits but when you bite into them they reveal hidden depths.