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Sainsbury's to open first GP surgery
Sainsbury is planning to open the first supermarket GP centre at its store in Heaton Park, Manchester.As part of the pilot scheme, the surgery, staffed by three doctors, will offer appointments on Monday and Thursday evenings and for four...
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No Catch in administration
Organic cod supplier No Catch has fallen into administration.The business, which has listings in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and independent retailers, went into administration yesterday, with debts of £40m, according to the Financial...
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Store visit - The English Grocer
Established: May 2007Peter Durose used to oversee sales of more than £2bn a year as head of fresh produce at Tesco. But last April he gave up his £250,000 salary to set up fine food boutique The English Grocer in his home town of...
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Groceries inquiry - remedies release in full
The Competition Commission has published its proposals designed to remedy its competition findings in UK groceries retailing. These include a recommendation for the inclusion of a 'competition test' in planning decisions on large grocery...
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acid test - Kir Royal & Highland park 12 year old
Expert's verdict... 8/10 ?Kir Royal is a cocktail made from Crème de Cassis and sparkling wine and is a variant of the traditional Kir, which became popular in France in the late 1800's. This is a pre-mix from Lejay Lagoute and carries all the...
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What the papers said - 16th February 2008
Morrisons has issued a writ against the OFT accusing it of libel, which could result in a multimillion pound claim for damages. According to the Daily Mail, Morrisons has claimed the competition watchdog wrongly named it last September in relation...
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Price Survey - 16th February 2008
Asda has kept a tight grip on the cheapest retailer title this week, but Tesco fought off stiff competition to clinch second place. The competition between Morrisons and Tesco remained fierce this week, with just 10p separating the totals compared...
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2008 international wine survey: ...half empty?
Being a wine expert in the UK has been a cheap pastime for a decade. The price of a bottle of plonk, however, is about to rocket. Global factors such as lousy weather and bad harvests mean some international markets will no longer be able to sustain...
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Brussels set to be hit by flood of health claims for Omega-3
Good for your heart, brain, joints and eyesight. Cuts cholesterol levels, keeps skin clear and boosts your immune system. It can even enhance your mood.Is it the latest wonder-drug developed by scientists? No - it's Omega-3, which is set...
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Heinz on £3m mission to revive ambient puds
Heinz has spent £3m on a major rebrand and overhaul of its ambient pudding range, making them available in microwaveable pots for the first time.In an attempt to introduce a younger audience to the traditional desserts, it has added two new...
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Slim-Fast puts £3m behind shot launch
Unilever is splashing out £3m to promote the launch of its new mini-health drink under its Slim-Fast brand.Slim-Fast Hunger Shot, rolling out now across the trade, is a chilled 100ml dairy-based mini drink available in strawberry and...
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Yoplait targets parents with £6m calcium push
Yoplait Dairy Crest has unveiled ambitious plans to grow the overall kids' chilled yoghurts and desserts sector by £50m over the next three years.Next month it kicks off a £6m multimedia advertising campaign - Calcium Every Day, The Easy...
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M&S to make suppliers pay for 'abnormally high waste'
Marks & Spencer is to charge its food suppliers for product wastage under its new Project Genesis trading terms.A document outlining the details of the changes, obtained by The Grocer, says M&S will order suppliers to help pay for...
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Expect bread plan to fail the acid test
The Food Standards Agency's plan for the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread could bring increased health risks for millions of peopleIt's staggering, and depressing, just how often the Food Standards Agency gets it wrong....
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Mission's new bread ranges in TV ad push
Mission Foods is supporting its bakery range with a £1.3m advertising campaign following its expansion into naans and pitta breads.The Deli Naans and Deli Pittas range, rolling out now, will be backed with TV ads launching this...
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Garnett departs Heinz after frozen sale u-turn
Heinz UK frozen business MD John Garnett has left to "pursue other interests" after his decision to sell off the frozen desserts business was reversed, The Grocer has learnt. Whether the u-turn and Garnett's departure were connected is...
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Herb campaign aims to drive everyday use
Fresh herb suppliers have launched a bold campaign to encourage people to use less salt - and more herbs - in their cooking. The £100,000 2008 Fresh Herbs campaign, which is being run by the Fresh Herbs Group, will push the message that...
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"If we're not careful, retailers could face all sorts of clumsy legislation to tackle underage and binge drinking"
Is the Great British Palate becoming more refined? In 1975 we were a nation of Liebfraumilch lovers. By 1995 we were necking down big blowsy Chardonnays and jammy, high-alcohol reds.The latest wine sales figures, published exclusively by...
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NFU on warpath over South American beef
Beef suppliers in Uruguay and Argentina are getting better terms from UK supermarkets than their UK counterparts, the NFU has claimed. Since the EU placed a month-long ban on Brazilian beef imports, Uruguayan and Argentinian suppliers...
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Oak-aged lager to join Artois family
InBev is withdrawing its Artois Bock brand and replacing it with an oak-aged lager.The new beer, called Eiken Artois, will join Stella and Peeterman Artois in the La Famille Artois range in the off-trade in March, following an on-trade...