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William Reed to help boost British exports
The Grocer's owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed one of the Accredited Trade Organisations to manage the British pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.Along with Birmingham Chamber of...
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NewsSnack and booze deals hide retail price rises elsewhere
Hurrah, November retail prices are down! Or are they? Behind the festive promotions, the sales figures seem to tell a different story. James Ball reports
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Victory hailed as Government cedes on booze and fags
Wholesalers, independents and supermarket chains got an early Christmas present from Business Secretary Peter Mandelson this week as the Government appeared to back away from controversial proposals governing alcohol and tobacco sales. But...
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The candyman can
Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer is on a mission to mend margins and make the newly demerged global confectionery giant sing. He's well on his way, says Adam Leyland
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Heinz relaunches its pickles to capitalise on nation's leftovers
Heinz has responded to rising consumer enthusiasm for meals made from leftovers by relaunching its range of pickles as a recession-friendly meal accompaniment. The company has revamped the packaging of its standard range of pickles,...
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Can you unlock the cash?
'Tis the season to think about money. Specifically, how to get hold of it when the banks are less than brimming - and how to keep hold of it. Love of money may be the root of all evil. But as everyone struggling to keep their heads above water at ...
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Gershon follows Lees as Tate & Lyle chairman
Sir Peter Gershon is to succeed Sir David Lees as chairman of Tate & Lyle by the end of 2009.Sir Peter joins the board in February as a non-executive director and chairman-elect ahead of his appointment as chairman. Sir Peter is currently...
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Editor's Comment: Is Tesco's discounter range really a mistake when even Ocado is distancing itself from premium?
In the week that Morrisons reported an 8% increase in like-for-like sales, Tesco's 2.2% growth - and the discounter range that has arguably brought it about - looks neither big nor clever. While Sir Terry and his team argue it has deliberately...
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DFB to slash staff and cut price paid for milk
Dairy Farmers of Britain plans to axe more than a quarter of its headcount in a major restructuring programme to return the business to profitability.The troubled dairy co-operative announced this week that its restructuring plan could...
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No place for the inefficient in the new world of dairy
As demand slows, consolidation is looming for a British dairy sector struggling to remain competitive against European rivals. Michael Barker reports
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Second Opinion: Faltering Tesco must work hard
The retailer says it's become more competitive but gross profits are falling, notes Jonathan Pritchard
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James is first indie to get M&S Simply Food
M&S Simply Food will be trialled at a BP franchise for the first time next year. Leading independent retailer and ACS vice chairman Jonathan James has been chosen as the first franchisee of a BP Connect store to include an M&S Simply Food offer....
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Raw food hits the retail road
Raw food has crossed the Atlantic and London foodies will soon be munching on Tranquility wraps. That's what the folks at Raw claim, anyway. Richard Ford reports
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What online insights can P&G gain from Ocado?
Procter & Gamble has taken a 1% stake in Ocado to gain an insight into online trading. What knowledge does P&G hope to gain? Chloe Smith reports
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Tesco invests in hiring and retaining its staff
Tesco is anticipating it will need to recruit 300 staff to its head office next year, and is planning for a further 400 staff switching jobs, according to a company employed by Tesco to supply software to improve recruitment and...
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Well Hung and Tender opens store
A Scottish beef producer has opened a store after strong sales on the web and at farmers' markets.Donald MacPherson, owner of the Well Hung and Tender beef venture, opened his first butcher's store in Edinburgh last week to capitalise on...
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Your store needs you
Tesco is recruiting ex-military personnel to managerial positions in its stores. Chloe Smith takes a look at how the skills transfer
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NewsChicago Town is just what the Dr ordered
Dr Oetker has snapped up pizza brand Chicago Town from the Schwan Food Company for an undisclosed sum.
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Tate & Lyle books in Lodge as new FD
Tate & Lyle has confirmed that interim finance director Tim Lodge is to keep the post on a permanent basis, as the sugar giant continues to revamp its senior management.
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Truffle drought turns French to cloning
Enthusiasts could soon be dining on cloned truffles after French scientists announced plans to reproduce the luxury fungi in the laboratory.