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Mr Kipling NPD targets on-the-go treats sector
Premier Foods is dropping Mr Kipling from the cake brand's new ad slogan for the first time in more than 30 years as it launches the biggest piece of NPD for the brand in a decade.The marketing campaign, which kicks off in July, features...
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Letter of the week
Today's hot topics for many British families are the price increases on everyday foods and those on fuel. Both will be in the headlines for the foreseeable future, with the popular dailies campaigning regularly. But the article in The Times on...
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What the papers said
?InBev is considering making a $46bn (£23.2bn) bid for rival brewer Anheuser-Busch. The Belgian brewer, which makes Stella Artois, is arranging finance for a potential deal, according to the Financial Times. Anheuser's chief executive...
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Wholesalers
no change 1 Charles Wilson Chief executive Booker The man who was once Sir Stuart Rose's right-hand man is now a force to be reckoned with in his own right. He earns his second top spot in a row for his ability to read the...
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Another report: same difference
The Supermarkets Code of Conduct may soon be replaced by the Grocery Supply Code of Practice. But what difference would it make? The Competition Commission's report on the grocery market begs only one question - if implemented, what...
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...as ASA slams Asda's 'unfair and 'misleading' campaign
The advertising watchdog has slammed Asda for a "misleading" and "unfair" campaign comparing its prices with rival supermarket Morrisons.As part of its ongoing 'Why Pay More?' campaign, Asda ran two national press ads comparing the price...
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Banana wars are back...
A new price war on bananas has erupted this week, sparking condemnation of the big four from suppliers and NGOs alike. Asda triggered the war on Wednesday when it cut the price of a kilo of bananas from 77p to 72p. Tesco and Morrisons followed suit...
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Brits have no trouble with the term 'bogof'
Sir; Well done Baroness Peta Buscombe, Advertising Association chief executive, for securing a pledge from the government that bogofs and other "free" promotions will not fall foul of new consumer protection rules, as covered in your recent...
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Time to fight shrinkage using security solutions
Retailers lose huge amounts of money each year due to shoplifting. It's time to take the issue seriously and find ways to minimise lossesIt is a well-known fact that shoplifting is a global problem. Every day people walk out of stores...
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M&S: food must be fitter for future
Sir Stuart Rose has defended Project Genesis, M&S's controversial initiative to improve supplier terms, saying action was necessary to address a number of systemic issues in the food business. In the week that M&S profits exceeded £1bn...
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Letter of the week
I read in disbelief the article claiming that Asda's innovative Pay Me Early system (The Grocer, 10 May, p3 & p4) had created "chaos" and "sparked panic among suppliers".Pay Me Early and our invoice tracking system, Where's My Invoice,...
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What the papers said
M&S will break 85 years of tradition by selling some of Britain's best-loved brands, the FT said. M&S is in discussions with big consumer goods companies about supplying brands, possibly including Heinz tomato ketchup, Nestlé coffee and...
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East of England Co-op posts 11.4% profit rise
The East of England Co-operative Society plans to update its stores after posting an 11.4% rise in profit, chief executive Richard Samson said last week.The society, which is the third-largest independent consumer co-operative in the...
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Dairy Crest announces 20% revenue increase
Dairy Crest has unveiled a strong set of annual results on the back of double-digit growth across its branded range. The chilled dairy specialist recorded a 20% increase in revenue to £1.57bn for the year to 31 March, with pre-tax profit...
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What the papers said - 24th May 2008
Payzone is expected to announce emergency fund-raising of £30m to ward off anxious bankers at Royal Bank of Scotland. The Financial Mail reported that the group, listed on the Alternative Investment Market, nearly breached its debt agreements...
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Higgidy adds quiches in bid to be £8m brand
Upmarket pie brand Higgidy plans to double the size of its business to £8m in the next year through new category launches and upscaled distribution.The premium brand is rolling out a range of quiches this month in its first move beyond...
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acid test - Heinz Blend Tomato Sauce & Magnum
Expert's verdict...8/10 ?As a tomato sauce that's easy to pour and tasty, this could have potential. The eye-catching bottle gives it a premium feel, and the string on the label is nice - it would look at home in a country kitchen. But will it sit...
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In Brief: Nando's meets DIY; Shaun fronts water; Haribo targets adults
Nando's meets DIY The Grocery Company is claiming its Nando's Peri-Peri Marinades are the first food lines outside of confectionery and soft drinks to be stocked in DIY retailer Homebase. The range will be sold alongside barbecues during summer....