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    Macca doesn’t go far enough on meat and dairy, says WWF

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    The upcoming WWF report goes far further than Paul McCartney's Meat-Free Mondays, calling for a revolution in consumption. Michael Barker reports

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    Retailers told to push low meat/dairy diets

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Retailers must help tackle climate change by encouraging shoppers to eat less meat and dairy, the WWF has claimed.

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    Discovery picks Peck to spearhead its relaunch

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Mexican food specialist Discovery Foods has promoted Andy Peck to managing director to oversee a relaunch of the brand and claw back market share.

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    Everyday lines to be extended by Ocado

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Ocado is planning to extend its budget own-label Everyday range because it has been "trading in a very popular manner" since it was rolled out late last year.

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    Heinz Snap Pots get a healthier version

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Heinz has launched a healthy version of its Beanz Snack Pots range.

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    Nisa-Today’s launches new Gold package

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today's has launched the second phase of its New Era Trading Terms loyalty scheme, to run alongside its existing scheme.

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    Money-back guarantee by Whiskas

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Whiskas has combined the launch of a money-back guarantee with a new cat model competition. Whiskas adult 12-pouch packs will feature a satisfaction guarantee until the end of the year, which promises a full refund if the cat dislikes the...

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    It’s not for men

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    Beer and pizza have traditionally been the preserve of men but now they are being targeted at women. Nicolette Allen asks whether the strategy will work

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    Prices are low, but who should shoppers thank?

    2009-06-27T00:00:00Z

    All the major retailers point out in their ad campaigns how much they're doing to keep prices low for their customers.

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    Arla set to boost NPD with hi-tech plant

    2009-06-26T09:57:32.500Z

    Arla has opened a new innovation centre that it claims will significantly boost its NPD capabilities.

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    Wine group CAVIT appoints new chief

    2009-06-25T09:47:27.343Z

    Italian wine producer CAVIT has appointed new boss Enrico Zannoni with a brief to develop the company’s international business.

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    Essentials success drives new shoppers to Waitrose

    2009-06-24T09:37:53.483Z

    The launch of its new Essentials budget range has helped Waitrose capture an extra quarter of a million new shoppers in the past month, new research has found.

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    Bob blows back for Co-op with new TV run

    2009-06-24T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative has announced it is to bring back its high-profile ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ TV commercial for a fresh three-week run.

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    Family income boost as mortgage cuts pay off

    2009-06-23T09:43:20.060Z

    Families are £7 better off a week than this time last year, with £164 discretionary income to spend, according to the latest income tracker report published by Asda and the CEBR.

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    Discounters storm global grocery top 20 rankings

    2009-06-23T00:00:00Z

    A list of the world’s 20 largest grocery retailers in 2008 shows discounters have made strong progress, with Lidl owner Schwarz Group moving from number nine in the rankings to fifth.

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    Sainsbury’s, M&S draw up senior succession plans

    2009-06-22T09:32:57.317Z

    Sainsbury’s has named its shortlist of potential successors to chairman Sir Philip Hampton.

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    Other Movers 20/6/09

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Emma Knowler has been promoted to UK HR director at Birds Eye Iglo Group. Knowler joined the company a year ago and moves up from the role of senior HR business partner. She replaces Brian Murray, who has been promoted to European HR...

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    World News 20/6/09

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Spar is set for further expansion in China after international managing director Gordon Campbell said the retailer would enter Hunan province over the next year, moving within reach of 400 million Chinese customers. Spar's retail sales area...

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    The Grocer Gold Awards 2009

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    In front of a packed audience at London's glamorous Dorchester Hotel, Aldi was crowned The Grocer of the Year. And this year's awards proved, resoundingly, that big isn't always best, with new awards also recognising the diversity of the UK grocery...

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    Grocer 33: Cumbernauld Tesco gives flawless shop

    2009-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Tesco Extra in Cumbernauld landed our top store award this week, with our shopper “unable to find any faults with the store or staff”. The store was immaculate and staff were happy to help our shopper locate items, all of which were available....