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Own-label squash ranges make switch to double strength
Sainsbury's and Asda have converted their own-label squash drinks to double-strength concentrates to reduce packaging and offer shoppers better value. Thirty own-label squash drinks were switched to double strength at Sainsbury's outlets...
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The social evolution
Social media are changing the way people interact with brands. Nick Hughes looks at how companies are adapting to the new era
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Shortage of tomatoes expected this summer
Supermarkets face a serious tomato shortage this summer.
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Shoppers rediscover taste for oranges as prices fall
Oranges are back in favour after three years of declining consumption as shoppers take advantage of cheaper prices and promotions. UK consumers ate 6% more oranges last year, according to TNS figures for the 12 months to November 2008,...
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New Fridge Raiders flavours get TV push
Mattessons is ploughing £4m into advertising Fridge Raiders this year and is adding two new flavours to keep sales momentum up.A permanent BBQ flavour and limited-edition Hot & Spicy variant were being rolled out now - the first in a series...
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Totally Frank
Fredericks Daries' Frank Frederick is taking on ice cream's big boys with his own brand. Nick Hughes reports
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Rowntree's Randoms target teens
Nestlé is taking on Haribo by targeting 16 to 24-year-olds with bagged sweets Rowntree's Randoms.The latest product from the confectionery giant is a 50g bag of jelly sweets (rsp 39p) that come in a variety of textures, flavours and 70...
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Glanbia issues bleaks profits warning
Irish cheese manufacturer Glanbia has been forced to issue a profits warning as dairy prices slump to “historic lows”.
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Punch Taverns hives off ‘bad pubs’
Embattled pub group Punch Taverns has announced plans to hive off a number of its underperforming leased and tenanted pubs into a separate business unit.
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Unions and MPs ask UB to open up about proposed India move
United Biscuits faces mounting opposition to restructuring plans that opponents warn will lead to 170 UK jobs moving to India. Unite has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition opposing the move, which would see 55 finance jobs go...
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World News: 25/4/09
FRANCE: Carrefour has unveiled a budget range of own-label products, which will launch next month in French stores to compete for consumers hit by the credit crunch. Carrefour Discount features 400 everyday products such as orange juice, mince and...
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Other Movers 25/4/09
Martin Adamson retired as chairman of Associated British Foods this week after 10 years at ABF, six of which were as chairman. He has been succeeded by non-executive director Charles Sinclair.
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Profits up 49% to £9.1m at Scotmid Co-op
The resurgence of the co-operative movement continued this week with Scotmid Co-operative Society, the UK's fourth-biggest co-op, reporting a 49% jump in profits.Pre-tax profits rose from £6.1m to £9.1m for the year to 31 January on sales up...
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Pepsi Max in £1m cricket promotion
PepsiCo is launching a £1m on-pack promotion for Pepsi Max as part of the brand's ICC World Twenty20 England cricket sponsorship.The Max it for a Million on-pack activity will give consumers the chance to win £10,000 every day and also...
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Quality Test: Tinned Sardines in Brine, Own-Label, 120g
The use of both a box and tin by Morrisons seemed wasteful, but the disappointing packaging was partly allayed by a decent eat.
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Recession-hit Arla to axe 250 global jobs
Arla Foods is to cut 250 jobs as part of plans to save £120m across its international operations this year.Jobs are being lost in Leeds, Viby in Denmark, and Stockholm, and 50 vacant positions will not be filled. An Arla spokeswoman...
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NewsGrocer 33: Staff make a difference at Morrisons
All the retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Morrisons in Aylesbury beat the competition thanks to a friendly checkout assistant and helpful staff.
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NewsAcid Test: Jose Cuervo Authentic Margaritas
Perfect for lazy barbecues, or just for tequila fans?
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Advertising: Successful retailers need the human touch in tough times
Retailers should engage consumers emotionally, not just give them the hard sell, according to research by Cognosis. Glynn Davis reports
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Andrew Jones back in production after blaze
Pie producer Andrew Jones has literally risen from the ashes - resuming pie production within a week of the fire that extensively damaged its Huddersfield factory.The company, which supplies pies, sausage rolls and pasties locally to Asda...