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Talking shop - 5th April 2008
There are now plenty of exciting, less familiar varieties of fresh produce on the market, but the old favourites remain the most popular with British shoppers, says Caterina Gerlotto, senior associate director at Harris Interactive Today's dinner...
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What the papers said - 5th April 2008
Tesco has put the rollout of its US c-store chain Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market on hold while it reviews its performance. The Telegraph said Tesco was understood to have called a three-month halt to the expansion after opening almost 60...
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Price Survey - 5th April 2008
It's tight at the top again but Asda has reclaimed the cheapest retailer title after a series of price hikes forced Tesco back to third place. Asda leapt from fourth place to first with a £48.88 basket, despite only cutting the price of one product...
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Petcare boss West exits Mars UK after 31 years
Trevor West, trading director for Mars UK Petcare and Food, is retiring next week from Mars UK after a 31-year career spanning petfood, confectionery and wholesale trading.He joined Mars' Pedigree Pet Foods division in 1977 after...
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Protests force Lidl to abandon hare sales
Lidl has withdrawn hare meat from sale in the UK following protests from customers and animal campaigners.The German discounter began a trial selling frozen hare meat in its UK stores at the end of last year, but this week said it was...
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ABF names world food team bosses
Associated British Foods has announced the senior management team for its newly created world foods business.AB World Foods brings together ABF's G Costa division, which has brands including Blue Dragon, and Patak's, which it bought last...
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Gatorade steps up UK activity with free from
The £2.5bn sports drink brand Gatorade is making its first aggressive push into UK retail as PepsiCo looks to take on rival Coke's Powerade.Reformulated versions of its orange and lemon flavours make their global debut in the UK next...
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campaign trail - Cadbury Trebor Basset is re-launching its Set the Juice Loose ad campaign
Cadbury Trebor Bassett is relaunching its Set the Juice Loose ad campaign, which first aired in 1991, as part of a £2.4m investment for the Maynards Wine Gums brand this year. The TV ad features a Scottish man dancing and singing "set the juice...
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Second TV ad for Giovanni
Giovanni Rana, the Italian fresh pasta brand, is starting the second stage of its Citizens for Fresh Pasta Justice TV campaign on Monday, with a £2.5m investment.The ads, which run until 4 May, have been made in the style of a spoof...
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Ad watershed Bill blasted as unnecessary and irrelevant
It is too early to consider extending the watershed on the ban on advertising 'junk food' to kids, experts have warned, ahead of a Second Reading this month of a Private Member's Bill calling for it to be changed to 9pm.Food and Drink...
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The Advice Shop - How can an overseas company break into the UK?
Carolyn Creswell Carman's founder The UK has one of the most advanced grocery markets in the world so you need to be able to prove you can satisfy consumer needs. The first thing you need to do is decide the best place for your products to be sold,...
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Defra looks into life after death of FFB
Exporters could continue to enjoy dedicated support after Food from Britain is wound up in March 2009. The government and FFB have met to discuss continuing FFB's work on a private basis from next April, and hope to have a successor in...
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Creditors aggrieved as parent of Farmers' City Market fails
Creditors have been left fuming after the parent company of Farmers' City Market went into administration owing £831,000 in unpaid bills. Farmers' Hypermarket, which owned the 12,000 sq ft premium fresh food store in Hampton Hill,...
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Appletiser standalone arrives on world stage
Appletiser is launching its first standalone brand in its 43-year history with the introduction of fruit blend brand Fruitiser to the UK next month.It hopes the range, which comes in pomegranate & raspberry, mango & mandarin and apple &...
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Asda sizes up Benton's potential - Q&A and Availability
Outstanding customer service and a well-merchandised store have helped Asda's Benton branch in Newcastle upon Tyne pick up this week's Top Store award, strengthening Asda's position at the top of our customer service leader board. Our shopper was...
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Kelkin turns attention to UK market
Irish food supplier Kelkin is launching its 46-strong range of gluten-free and better-for-you products in the UK next month as it tries to double sales to more than £30m.The company is focusing particularly on its 18-strong Gluten Free...
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Predatory pricing: suppliers could fight back says Costco
Costco Wholesale trading director Steve Barnett has accused suppliers of tacitly endorsing the predatory pricing tactics of the multiples.Speaking at the Federation of Wholesale Distributors annual conference, Barnett called on the...
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Nestlé teams up with Boost Juice Bars to take on Innocent
Nestlé has joined forces with Australian juice business Boost Juice Bars to create a new smoothie brand to take on Innocent, The Grocer can reveal.The partnership with Boost Juice Bars, which has more than 200 stores globally including...
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Wells & Young's beers now 'super-premium'
Wells & Young's is hoping to create a super-premium category within the ale sector by repositioning three of its beers in a new range.It has also been awarded the right to include the Red Tractor food assurance mark on its flagship...
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Best cheese is Spoilt Cow
Spoilt Cow, the mature Freedom Food Cheddar from Fayrefield Foods was Best New Cheese at this year's Dairy Innovation Awards.Appetite-suppressing drink Naturally Gorgeous was Best New Dairy Drink, while Little Dish Custard Desserts won...