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Putting the sparkle into Isklar
Despite the recession, the fastest-growing bottled water brand in the UK last year was a premium water from a glacial source. Catherine Dawes reports
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NewsBid to bring back wonky veg ban fails
Spanish attempts to have the EU ‘wonky veg’ rules repealed have failed.
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NewsMults and suppliers sign GLA protocol to protect workers
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) yesterday signed a landmark deal with the UK’s leading retailers and suppliers to help tackle worker exploitation.
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NewsRetailer fury at 2% hike in minimum wage
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the minimum wage increase announced in the wake of yesterday’s Budget.
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NewsDean’s shortbread sets £10m target
Shortbread maker Dean’s is revamping its brand in a bid to boost sales by a third over the next two years.
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NewsChancellor stings cider makers with 10% duty hike
The Chancellor has whacked up the duty on cider by 10% above the rate of inflation.
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NewsSales fall again at Finsbury but profits hold up
Finsbury Food Group has insisted it remains on course to emerge stronger from the downturn after sales continued to fall over the past six months.
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NewsCigarette volumes down at Imperial Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has blamed supply chain problems and touch market conditions in Eastern Europe and the US for a fall in first-half volumes.
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NewsM&S ditches ‘Not just…’ slogan for new ad push
Marks & Spencer has called time on its much-imitated ‘This is not just…’ television adverts.
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NewsTesco denies Byers ‘cash for influence’ claims
Tesco has denied it attempted to buy political influence from MP Stephen Byers.
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NewsTop of the pops: Coke smashes £1bn barrier
Coca-Cola has become the first brand to top £1bn in annual UK grocery sales. Sales of the total Coca-Cola brand jumped £47.6m in the past year taking its total to £1,011.1m.
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World News 20/3/10
An Israeli supermarket chain has launched a new advertising campaign based on the assassination of a Hamas commander in Dubai.
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Focus On Bottled Water: Evian water babies are viral internet sensation in 2009
Marketing support for bottled water brands continues to revolve largely around sports sponsorships.
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Spanish wines set for storming sales in 2010
This year is expected to be a big one for Spanish wine following a rise in sales and record numbers of attendees at this year's Wine from Spain Trade Fair.Sales of Spanish white wine soared 25% in 2009, outperforming the overall white...
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Asco supplier lodges winding-up petition for £25k unpaid bill
Fledgling supermarket chain Asco Stores is facing legal action after being accused of failing to pay a supplier.The Warrington-based retailer has had a winding-up petition lodged against it by the supplier, who claims Asco has failed to...
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s only retailer to fill basket
There were no perfect reports from our mystery shoppers this week, but thanks to a full basket and all-round good customer service, Sainsbury's in Richmond was the top store this week.
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NewsAcid Test: Pearwood Cider
I found this a decent alternative, giving a crisp taste and fruity aroma. It is light in colour and well packaged but it has a distinct, lingering aftertaste that some may find overpowering...
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NewsHot Topic: Retro, modern and timeless all at once, Coke is a class act in branding
Let's raise a glass of something fizzy to Coca-Cola. Once again crowned Britain's Biggest Brand this week, in 2009, Coca-Cola became the first-ever grocery brand to record retail sales of more than £1bn, we reveal.
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My Alternative CV: Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams
Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams head brewer, on hot cheese, Avatar and eating carrots out of the ground