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There is no need to restrict imports
Archbishop Dr Rowan Williams is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks we can make the UK self sufficient in food production and still allow consumers to enjoy the wide variety of fruit and vegetables they want.
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Peter’s targets kids by spicing up slices
Peter's Foods has set its sights on the younger market with the launch of a new line of slices.The 185g slices, being launched into the Premier range, come in eight flavours including Spicy Chicken Fajita with Discovery seasoning, Ham...
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Nutri-Grain revamp offers two options
Kellogg's is overhauling its Nutri-Grain range to specifically target daytime snacking and breakfast.From January, the Nutri-Grain branding is being removed from the Elevenses range of daytime snacks to create a standalone sub-brand,...
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Taylors opens regional and premium outlet
A wholesaler is promising Britain's first dedicated cash & carry for premium regional food and drink.Taylors Regional Foods will open a 33,000 sq ft outlet in Dundee next week as part of a £2m investment in the company. If it is...
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Cracking first TV ad for Wensleydale
The Wensleydale Creamery is launching its first ever television advert to reinforce its authentic credentials in consumers' minds.
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NewsGovernment agrees to VAT changes in victory for The Grocer
The government is set to give retailers 28 days to change their prices when it returns the VAT rate to 17.5% on 1 January.
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NewsSodexo boss lined up for Brakes
Frank McKay is to be replaced as chief executive of Brakes by Sodexo Europe CEO Philip Jansen, The Grocer has learned.
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Coke boss Kent adopts recovery position
Coca Cola chief executive Muhar Kent has hailed the beginning of a global economic recovery, as growth in emerging markets helped the soft drinks giant to a 2% rise in sales volumes.
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Bulletin: Cadbury figures; VAT on food; Tesco shares up
Confectioner surprises with strong Q3; new tax could hit grocery; speculation buoys mults' share price
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NewsReport raises fertility risks of white wine and beer
White wine can significantly reduce the chances of women undergoing IVF treatment becoming pregnant – while men hoping to become father should avoid beer, scientists have warned.
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NewsCadbury piles pressure on Kraft with strong third quarter
Cadbury has piled the pressure on Kraft to come up with a larger bid after revealing better than expected results during its third quarter.
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NewsPolice launch probe into fake organic meat
Surrey police have launched a fraud investigation into the alleged supply of meat falsely labelled as organic to UK supermarkets.
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NewsUK's food and drink exports soar once again
Exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks rose 10.2% to £4.82bn in the first six months of the year, according to new research commissioned by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).
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Other Movers 17/10/09
Premier Foods has named Jim Smart as its new group finance director. Smart joins the food manufacturer from Friends Provident, where he was chief financial officer. Prior to that he was finance head at Boots.
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World News 17/10/09
Wal-Mart has agreed to pay $11m (£6.8m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 97,000 current and former workers in Iowa over allegations they were forced to skip breaks or work off the clock. The lawsuit, filed in 2001,...
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NewsSustainable scampi first for Young’s in wake of £1m outlay
Young's Seafood is introducing the first sustainable scampi to the freezer aisle, after a £1m investment to its key fishery on the Western Isles of Scotland. The Young's Premium Whole Isle of Lewis Scampi (rsp: £3.99) claims to be the the...
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NewsDavid Beckham to stand by calamity-hit GO3
GO3, the frozen food range fronted by David Beckham, recorded sales of just £600 in September, but the football superstar has promised to keep the faith as a series of disasters beset the brand.
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s shines with great service
Sainsbury's in Barnwood, Gloucestershire, netted our top store award this week for its outstanding customer service.
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Quality Test: Own-label healthy eating fromage frais, 500g
Tesco's fromage frais was a touch bland to the taste. It had also separated slightly in the pot, costing it a further point.
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Brown named chairman of 99p Stores
The former managing director of high street retailer Wilkinson, Gordon Brown, has been appointed chairman of 99p Stores.
Brown said he was planning to take 99p Stores to the “next level” and ensure its continued growth.
“More…