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  • CHARLIE-WRIGHT
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    Critical Eye... on mini-Pixies, pork pies and Blowers

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    You don't have to be a born-again Christian or Mahayana Buddhist to believe in the existence of a soul distinct from this physical realm.

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    Never mind Chanel: it’s Koko by Cadbury

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury is launching a luxurious milk chocolate brand to plug a gap for an "overtly feminine offer" and tap growth in the female-to-female gift sector.Koko by Cadbury, which hits shelves next month in handbag-shaped boxes in brown and...

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    Kraft calls on kids to dunk veg in cheese

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Kraft Foods is introducing a range of mini cheese pots under its Dairylea brand to encourage kids to eat their lunchbox veggies by dunking them in the cheese.Dairylea Dunk Pots, rolling out now, come in packs of four 31.5g easy-to-open...

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    FSA’s satfat demands pose a calorie-cutting conundrum

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Manufacturers are perplexed that the FSA is calling for calorie cuts and marketing initiatives as part of its satfat consultations. Nick Hughes finds out why

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    Campaign Trail: Creatures target Cheerios

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    An animated family made by Wallace & Gromit creators Aardman Animations is fronting a 10-week TV campaign for Nestlé's Cheerios brand. The 30-second commercial features the tiny creatures inventing ingenious ways to reach the Cheerios. It...

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    Extradition ruling in Irish egg fraud case

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    An Irish businessman alleged to have taken part in a multimillion-euro egg sales fraud could face life imprisonment if convicted.Pearse Piggott, who owns egg distributor Pearse Piggott & Sons, is accused of passing off 36 million...

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    Picture This... Co-op group and Variety Club join forces

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Stand up comic Michael McIntyre has launched a new partnership between The Co-operative Group and the Variety Club of Great Britain. The Co-op Group will link up with the showbiz charity to promote the latter's Gold Heart badges in stores from early...

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    Mults line up for top turkey competition

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Asda and Morrisons have joined Bernard Matthews and Cranberry Foods in being shortlisted in at least three categories at the British Turkey Awards.Usk Vale Poultry, Kelly Turkeys and a bronze free-range Morrisons entry are up for the...

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    Rodda’s takes Cornish crème fraîche to UK

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Cornish dairy specialist Rodda's is taking its crème fraîche nationwide in a challenge to imported French products.Rodda's uses a traditional French recipe, but blends West Cornwall milk from Jersey, Guernsey and Friesian cows to make...

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    Retail Prices: Promotions growth stalls as focus shifts to pricier goods

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    There were fewer deals this month as supermarkets switched their focus to offering bigger savings on costlier items, reports James Ball

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    Fridge Raiders targeting kids’ lunchboxes

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Fridge Raiders has extended its range of meat snacks into the lunchbox market in a bid to further accelerate strong sales growth. The 100% chicken breast Fridge Raiders multipacks (£1.79 per 3x35g pack) were a healthier alternative for...

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    Gaymer hits record high for output

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Gaymer Cider Company produced its "largest-ever" monthly run of cider in June to meet the demand generated by heavyweight festival sponsorship and the heatwave.The company, which sponsored Glastonbury, estimated that its Shepton Mill...

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    Sour power for Haribo’s Monsters

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Haribo is adding a “super sour treat” to its portfolio to cash in on growth in sour confectionery.

    Super Sour Monsters, available now in 160g bags (rsp: £1.12), have a sour flavour embedded within the jelly as well as the usual sour sugar…

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    Morrisons’ motormouth

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Richard Hammond is used to the occasional off-road misadventure, but the Morrisons mouthpiece went dangerously off-message in the most recent edition of Top Gear. The crash-prone daredevil stunned viewers with the shock revelation that he...

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    Aimia adds to Outspan with ‘educational’ Juice Splash

    2009-08-07T09:27:39.120Z

    Aimia Foods has launched a new juice drink it claims will help provide education for South African children.

  • PEPSI BRITNEY
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    PepsiCo takes control of bottlers

    2009-08-05T10:20:39.653Z

    PepsiCo has completed the purchase of its two largest bottlers, Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, in a $7.8bn deal.

  • MORRISONS NEW
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    Morrisons guilty over misleading ad

    2009-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has become the latest major supermarket to be rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after a “misleading” advert suggested it was cheaper than its rivals.

  • MARSTONS PEDIGREE
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    Cricket fever helps drive thirst for Marston’s Pedigree

    2009-08-04T10:23:50.733Z

    Marston’s Beer Company has posted a strong performance in both the on and off-trade for the 43 weeks to August 31, as sales of premium ale rose 31% and ale volumes climbed by 13%.

  • WISPA GOLD
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    Cadbury celebrates Wispa Gold return with world’s costliest chocolate bar

    2009-08-04T10:19:00.060Z

    Cadbury has launched the world’s most expensive chocolate bar to celebrate the relaunch of its limited edition Wispa Gold.

  • NEWSPAPERS
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    Dawson News enters administration after contract losses

    2009-08-03T11:36:29.507Z

    Troubled newstrade wholesaler Dawson News has fallen into administration in the wake of a string of contract losses.