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The Flying Dutchman plays British beef card
Sir Ken's imminent retirement and this week's much-anticipated results meant a story about Morrisons' decision to source all its fresh meat from British farmers was likely to be overshadowed. But industry pundits and farmers alike...
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Benefiber boosts sales with caplets
Soluble fibre brand Benefiber is kicking off a £5m campaign in May to build sales of the £640,000 brand as it enters its second year in the UK.As part of the UK push, the Novartis-owned brand, which was launched last year to tap the...
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Esom rises to board in restructuring at M&S
Steven Esom, head of food at Marks & Spencer, was appointed to the board of directors this week as part of a radical management shake-up in which Sir Stuart Rose was also made executive chairman in addition to his existing duties as...
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Drinks industry slams 'booze cruise' budget
Smugglers and booze cruise operators are likely to be the only beneficiaries of this week's Budget, the UK drinks industry has warned.UK consumers will now pay more tax on a bottle of wine than anywhere else in the EU following the...
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West Eleven offers cocktails in a bottle
Cocktail guru Ben Reed and drinks marketing specialist Hew Dalrymple are joining forces to launch a new range of cocktails in a bottle.West Eleven Cocktails is a range of premium cocktails made from high quality spirits and natural...
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'An inspiration': Sir Ken bows out
Sir Ken Morrison this week drew to a close his extraordinary 56-year career at the retailer he transformed from his father's three market stalls in Bradford to the UK's fourth-biggest supermarket.His parting gift was a two-year £1bn...
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Brazilians gear up to raise exports to UK
Brazil is set to become the world's most powerful nation for agricultural production and plans to target the UK and Europe with higher volumes of meat, according to a new report.Brazil has traditionally been held back by government...
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Twinings brews up a new taste and image
Twinings is overhauling its infusions and green tea portfolio with updated packaging, healthier blends and the addition of 23 new flavours, backed by a £1m marketing push.The premium tea maker has re-blended its entire menu of infusions...
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White's targets Britain with expanded organic oats range
Irish oat brand White's is making a major play for the British market following the creation of an organic range and the overhaul of its packaging.It has dropped the Speedicook dual branding - the product for which it is traditionally...
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Local police set up station at Budgens in Cambridgeshire
A police station has opened in a Budgens store in Cambridgeshire in what is thought to be the first such arrangement with an independent.The station opened last week in an office within the Soham-based supermarket. Shoppers who wish to...
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Marfrig buys UK importer CDB Meats
CDB Meats has been bought by Brazilian beef producer and exporter Marfrig .UK importer and distributor CDB supplies the retail sector with canned corned beef, canned ready meals and tuna in cans and pouches. CDB supplies branded...
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M&S packaging expert casts doubt over its Plan A targets
Marks & Spencer has admitted it may not fulfil its Plan A pledge to ensure all packaging can be easily recycled or composted by 2012.Speaking at the industry's monthly Food Club meeting, senior packaging technologist Dr Mark Caul told...
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Cheddar cheese faces major supply squeeze
Producers are warning of possible shortages of Cheddar cheese following a significant tightening of supplies. Falling levels of Cheddar production combined with lower imports in the past year have led to supplies only just meeting...
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Ewes cheese for Waitrose
Shepherds Purse has won a national contract to supply two of its ewes milk cheeses to Waitrose following trials in 14 Yorkshire stores. It will be supplying Olde York to 60 Waitrose stores. The profile of the company had been lifted by...
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Nisa's chief peacekeeper
After two years of turmoil and infighting at Nisa-Today's, chief executive Neil Turton has a new board. His hope must be that it gives him the backing he needs to tackle a very different set of challenges. While still contending with the...
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St Helier cider range
Here's a prediction for you: blue will be very much in favour among young adults this summer.Quick to react to growing consumer appreciation of the mildly sweet and tangy characteristics of blueberries, ICB combined the distinctive and...
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Convenience hit hardest by opposition to development
Public opposition to c-store and supermarket development has deepened dramatically over the past year.A survey of 1,000 people, conducted by planning specialists Saint Consulting, found a rise in so-called NIMBYism across the...
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First Fairtrade lolly launched by The Co-op
The Co-op is launching a raft of premium lollies and ice creams under its Truly Irresistible label to tap into the growth in luxury desserts.The lollies, which include Fairtade pineapple, mango and banana smoothie sticks, have a healthy...
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Heat is on over E-numbers
A new report has fingered Cadbury and 300 other manufacturers for continuing to use additives linked to hyperactivity in children.Independent watchdog the Food Commission has listed 1,000 food, drink and medicine items on an online...
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Tesco Ireland hires Jacobs for marketing
Kenny Jacobs is set to join Tesco Ireland as marketing director.Jacobs, who is currently customer manager for wholesaler Makro, will join the retailer on 1 May.At Makro, Jacobs was second in command to managing director Hannes...