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NewsIs Walkers' Red Sky brand set for delight or warning?
Walkers is taking on the likes of Kettle and Tyrrells with its new premium brand Red Sky. But is it a smart move or a brand too far? Nick Hughes reports
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NewsRobinsons Fruit Spring replaced with extension of Drench brand
Britvic is axing its Robinsons Fruit Spring juice drinks and replacing them with Juicy Drench, an extension of its Drench bottled water brand. Consumers did not associate the three-strong Fruit Spring range, which is being delisted from...
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If it's broke, can you fix it?
As more businesses go into administration, the importance of contingency planning has shot up the agenda for the industry, reports David Burrows
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Retailers compete to buy former pub sites
As the recession forces record numbers of pubs out of business, independent retailers are racing the mults to convert the best into convenience stores. Five pubs in the UK are closing every day and independent retailers are seizing the...
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Campaign Trail: Jameson sparkles in silver
Jameson is gearing up for St Patrick's Day with a limited-edition silver bottle that adds a modern twist to the Irish whiskey brand. The bottles, available throughout next month, feature Celtic-inspired shapes with a contrasting metallic surface to...
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Sex matters when it comes to citrus fruit
Even in the world of citrus, men and women just don't agree. A new study found men prefer tangerines, while women gravitate towards satsumas.Women favoured the taste of satsumas and the fact they were easier to peel. Men's preference for...
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NewsLow sodium claim by salt substitute
Saltrite, the UK's first salt substitute to contain almost no sodium, is on-shelf in Sainsbury's. The product, which contains 0.08% sodium, is the company's first venture into the retail sector. Its rsp is £1.34-£1.45 for...
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NewsCobra teams up with curry meal deals
Cobra is trying to tap into the stay-at-home trend by encouraging supermarkets to cross promote its beer with Indian ready meals. The brand has linked up with Morrisons and has further activity planned with other retailers. Sales...
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NewsCommodities: A year of economic turmoil sends meat prices soaring
Our meat basket showed that prices are overwhelmingly up year-on-year. The past month has been more balanced, however. Richard Ford reports
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NewsCo-op says it is right to push ethics over price
The Co-operative Group has insisted its epic advert trumpeting its ethical credentials is not out of touch with shoppers. Despite the big four pushing low prices in their advertising as the recession worsens, The Co-op Group's two-and-a-half...
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Walkers' poshest ever crisps take on Kettle
Walkers is taking on Kettle and Burts Chips - and defying the recession - with a new range of super-premium crisps.
In an effort to create a standalone brand, Walkers has omitted its name and logo from Red Sky Potato Chips. On pack, it… -
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One-stop shopping gets ethical
For someone trying to sell Fairtrade, organic and eco-friendly products in a recession, the boss of Ethical Superstore is surprisingly upbeat. Charlie Wright finds out why
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Prawn volume sales fall as shoppers spread net
Shoppers seeking cheaper seafood options may be driving down consumption and sales of prawns. While total fish consumption increased 4% in the year to November 2008, that of prawns fell 5%, according to TNS figures.
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JW Filshill scores a wholesale hat-trick
JW Filshill was crowned Champion of Champions at the Scottish Wholesale Awards in Edinburgh this week.It was the fourth time MD Ronnie Hannah had lifted the trophy since the event started seven years ago. The judges praised Scotland's oldest...
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NewsLinda McCartney gets new look and recipes
Linda McCartney Foods has overhauled its range and packaging to broaden its appeal with meat reducers. A new focus on exotic dishes will help drive consumer curiosity in meat-free foods, claimed the Hain Celestial brand. Linda McCartney Thai...
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NewsPicture This...Mr T goes nuts on promo tour for Snickers
His A-Team alter ego BA Baracus may have had a fear of flying, but Mr T obviously has no such foible and will soon be jetting to these shores as part of his latest tie-up with Snickers. Mr T will be arriving in the UK on Wednesday to front the ...
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NewsGold Wagon Wheels make retro return
Wagon Wheels is the latest confectionery brand to go retro with the revival of its 1970s gold packaging. The classic look will appear on the caramel variant, which is also making a comeback after being delisted in 1998. The limited-edition...
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Majestic trials half-size minimum wine purchase
Majestic Wine is trialling a minimum purchase of six bottles rather than its usual 12 after like-for-like sales slumped 2.9% over Christmas. The six-bottle minimum is being tested in six stores, although there is still a minimum spend...
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Organic producers urged to revamp sector's image
The organic category has become staid and needs to reinvent itself, a leading consultant has claimed.Issues such as buying local or regional produce, the environment and food miles are now more important in shoppers' minds, said Richard...
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Living with Westfield
When Westfield moved in, it shook up Shepherd's Bush. Is it a welcome newbie or a neighbour from hell? Joanne Grew and Julia Taylor report