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Potts to lead Nom Dairy plans to make yoghurt in the UK
Dairy Farmers of Britain commercial director David Potts has left to become MD of the newly-formed UK arm of Austrian dairy giant Nom Dairy.
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NewsDefiant in the gloom
Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King explains why he's still looking up. By Julia Taylor and Adam Leyland
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Dunsmore tasked with the revival of Magners
The UK cider industry has welcomed the appointment of John Dunsmore to the top job at C&C, the Irish-based owner of troubled cider brand Magners.
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Lynx's new range gets Latin Fever
A shower gel and body spray that promise to ‘get men ready for the mating game’ are being added to Unilever’s Lynx portfolio.The Latin-inspired Lynx Fever range is being backed by a £3m marketing push. The shower gel is made with Brazilian...
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Weak global market set to hit processor results
Robert Wiseman and Dairy Crest have warned that next year's results are likely to be hit by the weakening global market for dairy.Bulk cream returns had nosedived as international demand had fallen, Wiseman reported, with further falls...
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The mother of invention
Recession generates gloomy headlines but also creates opportunities as shopper behaviour changes. The secret to surviving a downturn is to realise that innovation is more - not less - important when household spending is pinched. Retailers and suppliers should act now to create smart new revenue channels, says Nick Hughes
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Landmark to revitalise Lifestyle Value
Landmark Wholesale is set to relaunch its own-label value range and its Winners promotional package to help retailers through the recession. The Lifestyle Value range would be relaunched in the new year to revitalise the brand and offer...
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Taking rapeseed to the masses
It's been a busy year for Border Fields, what with a new chief executive, a rebranding and a bottle redesign. But the upheaval has all been worth it. Nick Hughes reports
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Sales of mince soaring as shopper purses squeezed
Sales of minced meat are in strong growth as consumers trade down from more expensive cuts in the credit crunch.Mince sales have grown 15.8% by value to £526m and 5.7% by volume to 144,000 tonnes in the last year [TNS 52w/e 2 November]....
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In Season: sprats
Sprats are proving to be one of the niche success stories of the fish industry.
The species, which is one of the least well-known oil-rich fish, is proving popular across the UK, with an 80% increase in retail sales in the 52 weeks to… -
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Are shoppers walking your way?
Independent retailers and wholesalers claim the credit crunch is driving a switch to convenience stores. Is it true, asks Beth Phillips
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NewsGissing: Waitrose and Ocado are not rivals
Ocado has dismissed suggestions it will go head-to-head when Waitrose rolls out its home-delivery service in the fourth quarter of the year, insisting the two retailers – which both sell Waitrose-brand groceries – will complement each other.
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Cheshunt roasting on an open fire
Rumours reach Blogof Towers that the famous Tesco fiscal prudence has claimed another casualty, with sources reporting that the supermarket giant has cancelled a Christmas lunch for 50 senior management types at swanky London restaurant...
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Tesco signals slowdown in US growth plans
Tesco is again slowing down the US rollout of Fresh & Easy, with the supermarket giant delaying its expansion into North California as it wrestles with the economic downturn.
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EU set to ease laws on wonky veg
European legislators have paved the way for a U-turn over the sale of irregularly shaped vegetables as consumers across the Continent struggle with rising food bills.
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Coca-Cola swallows Abbey Well for water growth plan
Coca-Cola has agreed a deal to acquire UK bottled water company Abbey Well.
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Ready meals buck trend but Northern's sales dip
Despite improving sales of ready meals and a strong performance from its frozen division, Northern Foods has reported a drop in sales and profits for the past six months.
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C&C names former S&N man Dunsmore as new boss
C&C Group, the drinks company behind Magners cider, has appointed former Scottish & Newcastle boss John Dunsmore as its new chief executive.
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Mr Kipling could be sold as Premier tackles exceedingly large debt
Hovis maker Premier Foods may be forced to sell off leading brands including Mr Kipling as the manufacturing giant wrestles with its £1.7bn debt burden.
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The new green gauge
The next generation of green changes not only benefit the environment but make good business sense too. Sarah Butler reports