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Cook set for its first franchise as 'quality applicants' flood in
Frozen ready meals retailer Cook is to open its first franchise store in Reigate, Surrey, later this year.The chain, which has 32 company-owned stores in the south east of England, laid out plans to allow other businesses to run Cook-branded...
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Designer style axed as Nestlé Black Magic goes back to traditional packaging
Nestlé is bringing back the old Black Magic this Christmas by returning the dark chocolate brand to its traditional packaging. The confectionery giant has ditched the modern design and flavours of the Black Magic Collection box that replaced...
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Hundreds of jobs axed in Diageo restructuring
Diageo was this week beset by union strife as it unveiled controversial restructuring plans for its Scottish whisky facilities, including the loss of 900 jobs.
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JJ takes hit to online profits as it bids to 'revolutionise business'
Incentivising customers to use its new online ordering service is expected to have wiped almost a third off JJ Food Service's profits.Sales for the year ending April 2009 were expected to have risen 10% to about £130m. But pre-tax profits...
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Is health report blueprint for next government's strategy?
Last week saw the publication of the Public Health Commission's report into improving the health of the nation. Will it provide the backbone for the Tories' health policy, asks Nick Hughes
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The Grocer's campaign reaches the Commons
Lib Dem frontbencher Nick Harvey has tabled an Early Day Motion in the Commons supporting The Grocer's new campaign. EDMs are a way for backbench MPs to express support or campaign on certain issues. From this week, all backbench MPs will be...
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Retail Prices: Summer lines key as warm weather changes the mix
The run of hot weather allowed retailers to capitalise on higher-value summer promotions, with fruit and barbecue lines prominent, says James Ball
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Cheese with a fruity twist
A new cheese that combines Real Yorkshire Wensleydale with pineapple goes on sale next week. Wensleydale Creamery's Pineapple Twist, which is being launched into indepedents, is the latest in a series of cheeses blended with fruit from the...
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New look Collier's puts quality to the fore
Collier's Powerful Welsh Cheddar has undergone a facelift in order to emphasise award-winning quality rather than its heritage. The new packaging introduced a modern look while maintaining the Collier's identity, the company said. "We've...
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Daulby joins Kepak to drive its hot snack sales in convenience
Kepak Group - makers of snacking brands Rustlers, Ugo's and Speedy Snacks - has completed a recent management reshuffle with the appointment of Angela Daulby.Daulby joins Kepak, the biggest player in the £100m hot snacks market, as business...
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Henderson's puts Yorkshire crisps in drum
Yorkshire Crisps has made its Henderson's Yorkshire Sauce-flavoured range available in resealable drums following "rocketing" sales of the bags.The hand-cooked crisp company claimed the spicy flavour was already outselling its original...
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UK defies recession to lead in reformulation
Recession hasn't slowed the food sector's drive to make its products healthier, new research from Mintel and the FDF reveals. Health experts had warned the economic downturn could create a "health crunch" with companies halting NPD to reduce...
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Organic Meltdown: eat it and save trees
Ethical food supplier Brand Stand has revamped its Organic Meltdown premium organic Fairtrade chocolate bars to more clearly communicate their rainforest-saving credentials.Organic Meltdown, which pledges to save a tree for every bar...
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Eismann plans high-tech van sales support
Frozen food home delivery retailer Eismann UK is considering introducing on-board computers to vans to make it easier for customers to choose products.Although plans were still in the early stages, the computers, similar to PalmPilots, would...
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Elbrook serves up a new tactic
Cut-price deals at the multiples have hit Elbrook Cash & Carry's alcohol sales hard - which is why it has bitten the bullet and diversified into catering. Peter Cripps reports
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NewsEsom resurfaces at Tyrells owner Langholm
Steven Esom will join private equity firm Langholm Capital as a partner this week, The Grocer can reveal.
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Woodpecker evokes heritage in revamp
Jygsaw Brands has spruced up the livery of cider brand Woodpecker with a retro design to recapture its "original heritage". The packaging will now feature an intricately illustrated woodpecker on its traditional red background, and the...
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Hundreds are forced to re-apply for Tesco jobs
A major shake-up of staffing structures at all Tesco superstores and some Extras will force hundreds of managers to reapply for their jobs.
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Polytunnel objectors threaten S&A's yields
British strawberry supplies to supermarkets could be severely disrupted from next year if anti-polytunnel campaigners get their way, a leading grower has warned.
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NewsTerrible timing, Vatman!
Alistair Darling will go from super hero to super villain if he brings the 17.5% VAT rate back on 31 December. Alex Black, Jo Grew and James Ball reveal the painful impact of a badly-timed biff to the industry - and consumers