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Focus On Petcare: Small pets are the new superheroes
This summer's blockbuster kids' movie was G-Force the story of secret agent guinea pigs dispatched to thwart a power-crazed billionaire intent on world domination.
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Yoghurt sales soaring as shoppers opt for health
The yoghurt category has seen huge growth over the past year as a marketing push coupled with growing demand for healthier snacks brought new consumers to the fixture.Sales value has risen 10.4% to a record £1.2bn over the past year,...
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Jimmy hits mainstream with premium sausages
TV star Jimmy Doherty has followed celebrity pal Jamie Oliver into the multiples with a new range of premium sausages.
The Jimmy’s Range branded classic pork sausages contain cracked black pepper and sea salt and have gone into 235 Tesco… -
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Poundstretcher owner Instore to exit AIM
Instore, the company behind discount retailer Poundstretcher, is planning to delist from the Alternative Investment Market, in a move that increases its dependence on major shareholder Crown Crest Group.
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NewsThreshers future in doubt as owner First Quench enters administration
Threshers owner First Quench Retailing collapsed into administration last night following months of speculation over the future of the company.
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Blossom Hill’s Zinfandel gets festive touch
Blossom Hill is introducing a limited edition bottle of its White Zinfandel to target Christmas shoppers.
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Bulletin: Fentimans booze row... no Rock bid for Tesco... fags 'worse than acid'
Lemonade shocks Americans; supermarket won't buy Georgie bank; life's pleasures to be banned?
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NewsHeineken boosts share of UK beer market
Heineken said it increased its share of the UK beer and cider market to 29% in the third quarter.
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NewsBernard Matthews takes step toward recovery
Bernard Matthews has hailed “modest progress” in its turnaround strategy as it unveiled full year results showing a small increase in operating profits.
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NewsMagners adds Sheffield festival to comedy roster
Magners has announced it will sponsor the Sheffield Comedy Festival in the latest addition to its comedy sponsorship portfolio.
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Estonia cider adds flavour
We’ve had cider over ice, pear cider, fruits of the forest cider and now Estonian cider – and it’s upping its presence in UK stores.
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NewsTetra Pak eco nod gives drinks brands green boost
A host of household name soft drinks brands will now be able to display the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label on their products after packaging supplier Tetra Pak met FSC certification standards.
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NewsTesco Bank to hire 1,000 in Newcastle
Tesco’s banking division is to create 1,000 jobs in Northern Rock’s heartland of Newcastle.
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Bulletin: Waitrose oil shame... Weetabix Welsh woe... French farm hand-out
Palm oil rankings embarrass supermarket; cereal maker obliterates island; Sarkozy gift for onion-growers
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NewsCommodities hikes push up cost of breakfast
The cost of breakfast is rising, with prices of key commodities at their highest for decades, the Financial Times has reported.
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BOGOF - is there a smarter way to connect with customers?
The competition between retailers and FMCGs has become increasingly fierce over the last 12 months. Only this week, Heinz announced a £5 million umbrella marketing campaign to regain market share, using the strapline ‘It has to be Heinz’, which takes strength from the emotional tie people feel towards the brand...
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World News: 24/10/09
US: Amazon.com has launched same-day delivery for groceries in its home city of Seattle and has expanded same-day delivery on books and electronics in six other cities. Amazon Fresh was launched in 2007 and sells a range of groceries including...
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Other Movers 24/10/09
Gary Urmston has joined William Jackson Food Group as financial director. He joins following three years at Northern Foods where he held senior finance positions including FD of the Recipe Dish business and FD of the chilled division.
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2 Sisters blasts Unite for ‘bullying’ tactics
Chicken giant 2 Sisters has accused Unite of "bullying" it in the ongoing worker race row. The union organised demonstrations outside M&S in Birmingham last weekend in protest at the sacking of 54 workers and five union reps who went...
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NewsNestlé brings back retro favourites for 2010 Easter ranges
Nestlé is balancing retro fever and sustainability credentials with its new Easter 2010 line-up.