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Whole Foods flies in US talent to revive UK sales
Whole Foods Market has appointed its former North Atlantic region president Jeff Turnas as UK president in an attempt to turn around the fortunes of the UK operations.The organic retailer has split UK operations off from its North Atlantic...
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Insiders say FSA will set targets to reduce satfat
Targets for the reduction of saturated fat in some products appear a certainty after industry insiders told The Grocer an FSA consultation planned for next month would focus on the specifics of targets rather than the actual need or practicality....
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Prebiotic 'can help make gut healthier'
A new prebiotic product is being touted as the next weapon in the fight for better digestive health.Aimed primarily at manufacturers of functional foods, Promovita GOS is made from milk sugar and helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria...
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Investing in innovation
There was plenty of sizzling talent on show at The Grocer's Branded Excellence awards. Nicolette Allen reports
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Somerfield's Monk leaves for Poundland
Andy Monk has become the first Somerfield director to leave the chain ahead of an expected management shake-up when it officially becomes part of The Co-operative Group next week.Monk, who was director of distribution operations, has...
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NewsMakro refutes Metro UK pull-out rumours
Makro MD Hannes Floto has insisted that the cash & carry chain has the full support of its German parent company Metro Group. The claim came as key figures in the wholesale sector warned that Metro would pull out of the UK completely if its...
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Suppliers: Code of Practice needs effective ombudsman
Supplier groups have welcomed this week’s publication of a revised Groceries Supply Chain Code of Practice but said it is imperative the code has the backing of an effective ombudsman.
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Café Crème launches Express miniature cigar
Henri Wintermans is to launch a new miniature cigar in the UK for consumers that want value for money and wish to smoke cigars in a shorter period of time.
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Bernard Matthews hit by new avian flu alarm
The avian flu virus has been detected on two Bernard Matthews farms, but consumers have been reassured there is no danger to human health.
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NewsMilk price dip hits Arla profits
Arla Foods has reported below-expectation profits after milk prices took a downward turn during the second half of 2008.
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Alcohol duty rises ‘jeopardise 75,000 jobs’
Up to 75,000 jobs could be lost from the drinks industry if duty on alcohol continues to rise, according to new research.
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Boyle-in-the-bag gong for Asda academy
Tenuous celebrity-grocery crossover of the week: Slumdog Millionaire auteur Danny Boyle transports his filmmaking trophies around in a supermarket carrier.
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Cadbury sales up as chocolate defies credit crunch
Strong sales have helped Cadbury to an encouraging set of full-year results, but warned growth would be at the lower end of its 4-6% growth targets.
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Cost-cutting measures see record numbers of staff laid off
The battle to cut costs is seeing workers laid off in record numbers at stores across the country, the Confederation of British Industry has warned.
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Tesco took wrong approach to US, says Fresh & Easy boss
The man overseeing Tesco’s push into the US has admitted the supermarket was wrong not to get “down and dirty on price” and hinted that major changes could be on the way for Fresh & Easy.
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Anheuser InBev completes Labatt sale
Anheuser-Busch InBev has completed the sale of InBev’s US business, including the US rights to Canadian lager brand Labatt.
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NewsWaitrose wins out in Watchdog poll but Asda is best value
Waitrose has been named as the surprise winner of a poll by BBC consumer programme Watchdog to find the UK’s favourite supermarket.
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New Unilever boss unveils management re-jig
Unilever chief executive Paul Polman has pledged to improve the company’s supply chain capabilities and focus on innovation in the wake of a major overhaul of the group’s senior management.
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Other Movers: 21/2/09
Paul Bartlett has been appointed marketing director for Magners at Irish drinks manufacturer C&C Group. Bartlett, who has previously worked at Scottish & Newcastle, replaces Maurice Breen
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World News 21/2/09
BRAZIL: Coca-Cola has announced it is to spend R$1.75bn (£540m) building two bottling and manufacturing plants in Brazil. The company insisted the move was a sound investment as the economic downturn had not affected its Brazilian operations. Last…