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What happens if you neglect substance
Don Williams Chief executive officer, PI GlobalSir; The demise of Campbell's was, given the way it has been managed over the years, sadly inevitable and actually had nothing to do with it being a heritage brand ('Are heritage...
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Wholesaler Profile Palmer & Harvey McLane
Palmer & Harvey McLane's purchase of south west-based wholesaler T&A Symonds two months ago cemented its position as the UK's biggest wholesaler. The acquisition, which increased its turnover from £3.53bn to £3.62bn, has given it control of a...
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Letter of the week
As the originator of the story surrounding the supply problems of HP sauce, I think it is only fair to put the record straight ('Supply problems with HP Sauce worsening', The Grocer, 20 October, p8). While not yet fully back to normal,...
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Reader Survey
Source: Email poll of wholesalers Wholesalers have had to work harder than ever to get the most from their businesses after the wet weather this summer hit sales and disrupted supply. Almost three quarters (71%) of wholesalers in...
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We ask... is the Commission right about wholesaling?
?This is a very depressing subject. It almost seems like a waste of time saying anything. I have been in this industry for 20 years and I have seen the independent sector decline as a result of the rise of big multiples. It's obvious buying...
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Climbing the ladder - Andy Walsh
What was your first-ever job? I was commis chef at the Pembroke Hotel in Blackpool. Give us a quick run-down on your career to date. I worked as a chef for 13 years for Copthorne, Hilton & Marriott groups, ran the fine dining Dysons Restaurant...
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Wholesaler Profile DCS Europe
DCS Europe chief executive Denys Shortt has never been one to take defeat lying down. As a former England international hockey player and an award-winning entrepreneur, he has become used to success.So when he set about finding a new...
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Don't try to justify your gut feelings, just go with them
Rely on your gut feelings the next time you have a decision to make. The brain is so connected with the stomach that the choices you make are bound to be the right onesAll the CEOs I know can tell stories of how they had a negative gut...
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Reader Survey
Source: Email poll of wholesalersAn exclusive survey of the UK's leading wholesalers carried out by The Grocer has delivered a damning view of the Competition Commission's provisional findings of its 18-month long groceries inquiry. All...
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Reader survey - wet weather
Wholesalers have had to work harder than ever to get the most from their businesses after the wet weather this summer hit sales and disrupted supply.Almost three quarters (71%) of wholesalers in our survey say they have had to adopt new...
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Wholesaler Profile - Palmer & Harvey McLane
Depot numbers: 15 Turnover: £3.62bn Growth year-on-year: N/A Type of operation: delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey McLane's purchase of south west-based wholesaler T&A Symonds two months ago cemented its position as the UK's...
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Ethical standards for organic air-freight food
Organic produce flown to the UK will be stripped of its organic status if it does not meet ethical trade standards, the Soil Association has said.Companies sending organic food by air must now show that trade brings real benefit to...
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Flavoured water withdrawn
Tesco, Sainsbury's and the Co-op have recalled bottles of flavoured still water due to mould contamination.Sainsbury's recalled six varieties of its own-label flavoured water, Tesco five and the Co-op three. The water was supplied by Cott...
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Abel & Cole sells stake
Abel & Cole, which delivers organic vegetables boxes in the south east of England, has reportedly sold a stake in the business to private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners.The stake values Abel & Cole at between £30m-£40m, according to...
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Childhood obesity warning considered
Parents could be sent an official warning if their children are obese under plans being considered by the government.All children are weighed at five and 10 years old as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Parents can currently...
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Coke goes resealable in bid to double sales
Resealable cans, a new grip bottle and smaller formats are all currently being trialled by Coca-Cola in a bid to double the value of its Coke portfolio in Europe by 2015, The Grocer can reveal. The resealable can is currently on trial in...
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Green & Black's tries second bite at biscuits
Green & Black's has abandoned attempts to try and crack the biscuit market on its own - and enlisted the help of Burton's Foods, which will also produce premium cereal bars and shortbread under licence for the chocolate brand. Green &...
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young, fit and boxing clever
Depending on which way you look at it, it's either been a good year for Cadbury's brands - or a disastrous one. Rocked by the salmonella incident and the demonisation of HFSS foods by the obesity police, Dairy Milk has seen its brand...
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Campaign trail: Tryton Foods
Tryton Foods is turning the spotlight on its Aunt Bessie's brand in a new £1.5m TV campaign focusing on its hot traditional desserts portfolio. Hitting the small screen next week, the ad is set in the 1970s and features a couple enjoying...