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Saturday Essay: A fair share for all, please – shoppers included
Where are the missing millions in milk? Supply chain price cuts should be passed on to consumers, says Peter Kendall
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NewsSymington’s pot shot at ‘slag of all snacks’
Golden Wonder: The Nation's Noodle has set out its stall to become a £15m brand within its first year and one day knock market leader Pot Noodle from its perch. Since hitting shelves in August, Symington's challenger to the Unilever...
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APPetite for success
With the number of smartphone users soaring, increasingly ingenious applications are opening up a multitude of new ways for brands and retailers to connect with consumers, as Simon Creasey reports
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Second Opinion: Yes, One Food was a bad apple...
...but that's no reason to regard the whole organic category as suspect, says Joanna Blythman
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Blakemore appoints ex-Somerfield man as trading director
AF Blakemore has appointed Mike Boardman as trading director, replacing David White, who retired due to ill health.Boardman joins from Somerfield, where he was head of ambient trading, following the supermarket group's acquisition by The...
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Asda disability range comes under attack
Asda is to meet with Trading Standards officers next week following a complaint about its range of disability products.An anonymous letter sent to 12 regional offices of the consumer watchdog alleges some of the products in the...
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NewsRetail Prices: Multiples turn promotional firepower back to brands
The big four multiples have talked up their own-label ranges but focused their promotional efforts on the brands. James Ball reports
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Quality Test: Own-label small French baguette/baton
Waitrose offered the most expensive baguette, at 59p, and it showed. Not only was it the softest of them all, it had a light, fluffy texture and a pleasantly sweet taste.
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Organic beet first for James White Drinks
Suffolk has produced the UK's first organic beetroot crop just for juicing.James White Drinks, maker of organic beetroot juices under the Beet It brand, grew the crop to cut import costs and boost its local credentials.Some...
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NewsWebcams in the boardroom – how far would Bond go?
Asda's boss unveiled a new age of "democratic consumerism" last week. Is it a brave new policy or just a clever marketing ploy, asks Chloe Ryan
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Tescos north of border list Nairn range
Scottish TV chef Nick Nairn is launching a range of bread, biscuits and cereals to champion local produce.The range, which starts rolling into Scottish Tescos at the end of this month, comprises multigrain and white rolls, tattie scones,...
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FPC boss slams Tasty Bunch campaign as waste of resources
Brussels is wasting valuable resources by creating yet another healthy-eating campaign rather than giving existing initiatives extra cash, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium.In an outspoken attack on the EU's Tasty Bunch...
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Milk processor profits hit by plastic bottle cost hike
Milk processors are warning their profits will be hit by the sharp rise in milk bottle production costs.The cost of the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) used to make milk polybottles has shot up 42% since the start of the year as the...
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Bring on that Guernsey factor
Regional player Brymor Ice Cream has boosted its production capacity as it gears up to win over the multiples' buyers with its unique Guernsey flavour. Michael Barker reports
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Clarke to drive growth plan for Burton Foods
Burton Foods has appointed former Kraft executive Ben Clarke as its new CEO, having completed a restructure of its ownership.Investment groups Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Apollo Global Management have taken a controlling stake...
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NewsEditor's Comment: Categories must work harder than ever for shelf space
Whether you think Sainsbury's is doing better than Tesco or vice versa (an apples and pears scenario if ever there was one), there's no getting away from the fact that growth has slowed for both.
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Cavalier turns jollier in McEwan’s revamp
Jygsaw Brands has modernised the packaging of McEwan's ale, marking the final phase of a review of its heritage drinks brands, embarked upon when S&N set up its joint venture with Jygsaw in January 2008.The Staines-based company,...
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Rowcliffe to supply M&S with cheeses
Anthony Rowcliffe & Son has won a contract to supply M&S with a range of 11 artisan British cheeses.It will be the first time Rowcliffe, which distributes speciality British and Continental cheeses, has supplied the retailer. The...
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Walkers gets prepared for Christmas
Walkers is gearing up for the festive season by launching a trio of new additions to its crisp ranges.The PepsiCo company launched a limited-edition Turkey and Stuffing flavour (rsp: £1.61 per six-pack) under the Walkers brand this week...
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Winter Cider is a rival for mulled wine
Premium Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig hopes to give mulled wine a run for its money with a winter cider suitable for heating.The limited-edition Rekorderlig Winter Cider, available from Sainsbury's and Morrisons next month, is made...