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Sainsbury’s takes peas 100% British
Sainsbury's is converting its own-label frozen pea supply to 100% British from the end of next month.The supermarket, which was already 100% British on conventional peas, has now sourced an additional 350 tonnes of organic peas that were...
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World Cup 2010: Who will grab the spoils?
As football fans count the days until the World Cup, the industry is rubbing its hands in glee. Nick Hughes looks at the brands hoping to capitalise
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Quality Test: Ginger nuts biscuits, own-label, 300g
Like custard creams and rich tea, the ginger nut is a British institution - albeit one better upheld by some retailers than others.
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Grocer 33: Basketful of banter puts Tesco on top
Tesco was the only store to offer a full basket this week, and our shopper was impressed by the "very willing" assistant who joked and chatted while leading her to the crisps and chicken steaks.
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Grocer 33 Online: Waitrose wins despite the bag count
WaitroseDeliver offered the best online shopping experience of the bunch this week. As well as providing the only full basket of 33 items, it also offered a friendly driver who was "very pleasant".
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Annual profits up by 35% at Yazoo supplier
Dutch dairy giant Friesland Campina has defied falling demand for dairy to post a 35% upturn in profits.Annual results for 2009 show profits at the Yazoo supplier rose from 135m to 182m, with global branded growth credited with driving...
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NewsAcid Test: Whiskas Simply
I’m not a brand-loyal shopper - I’d buy any cat food, particularly if it was on offer. The cat food market is already very crowded and I’m not sure we need another type.
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NewsM&A activity ‘back on agenda’ with US companies in vanguard
The consumer goods and retail industry is gearing up for a fresh round of mergers and acquisitions, with US firms and players from emerging markets leading the charge.
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Focus On Barbecue: Falafel burger, anyone?
The meat-free market is booming. Sales are up 5.8% in value to £243.1m [Kantar 52w/e 1 November] thanks to its appeal to 'flexitarians' - meat eaters reducing their intake for reasons of health, variety and the environment.
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Appeal Court tells Seafish levy on imports is illegal
Seafood importers could be in for a £40m windfall after Seafish suffered a crushing defeat in the Court of Appeal over the levy it charges on imported fish. As of 18 March, it can no longer charge levy on fish that has first been...
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Britain gets appetite for pollock and basa
Young's Seafood has grown its sales of alternative white fish species by 64% over the past four years, according to new data. Sales of products containing white fish species such as pollock, hoki and basa increased 64% between 2005 and...
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NewsSuppliers revolt as Asda demands pay parity for workers
Tense negotiations between Asda, its meat suppliers and Unite are taking place to decide how to introduce equal pay and conditions for plant workers.
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Commodities: Tighter supplies push prices for fresh produce back up
Growers had already cut back on crops to more closely match supply with demand but poor weather has also taken its toll, says Michael Barker
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NewsMerron hits back at Lansley’s claims Labour is ‘short-term’
Child obesity has improved under Labour and is set to continue improving, despite what the Conservatives say, Gillian Merron tells Nick Hughes
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NewsFocus On Barbecue: Join the barbe-queue
The pieces are in place for a sizzling barbecue season: good weather forecast, World Cup fever and keen consumers. Karen Buchanan finds out what the summer holds
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Focus On Barbecue: Pimm’s goes national
Now that Pimm's and Sainsbury's have settled their differences over the retailer's alleged copycat drink Pitchers, peace can return to the patios of Britain this barbecue season. Sort of.
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Focus On Barbecue: Fuel for the fire
Cleaner and greener are the watchwords in the barbecue fuels market.
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Focus On Barbecue: Four to watch
Caribbean food entrepreneur Levi Roots is expanding his range of squeezy bottled products with the launch of his first relishes mango & chilli and Reggae Reggae Relish, which will be hitting supermarket shelves in May.
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European VP role for Reckitt Benckiser chief
Salvatore Caizzone has been named as the new executive vice president for Europe at Reckitt Benckiser. Caizzone is currently senior vice president for Africa & Middle East, based in Dubai, and takes up his new role on 1 May.
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New posher Viennetta is better by far
Wall's Viennetta is venturing into the premium end of the ice cream market.Viennetta Selection Biscuit Caramel (rsp: £2.49) contains vanilla and caramel ice cream with layers of caramel on a biscuit base. Wall's brand manager Naomi...