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Shoppers say M&S is the most ethical
Marks & Spencer has been rated the most ethical food retailer by consumers for a second year, while Tesco was down five places on last year in 15th position. M&S was rated 'good' or 'very good' by 60% of the 1,067 people polled in the...
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Sprite and Fanta
To celebrate Hallowe'en this year, Coca-Cola Enterprises is launching a spooky on-pack promotion across special Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper packs. In an exclusive partnership with Tussards, CCE is offering consumers the chance to win 2 for 1...
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Farmfoods leads private food firms
Nearly 20% of The Sunday Times' Top Track 250 ranking of Britain's biggest mid-market private companies are from the food and drink industry. A total of 44 companies, ranging from retailers and manufacturers, to wholesalers and...
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Store visit - Flâneur
In a retail environment where a shop selling a range of chutneys with checked cloth on the lids, a good selection of olives and the odd pot of goose fat can be classed as a fine food store, Flâneur is a breath of fresh air. The food hall situated on...
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Maguire's focuses on pear variant
Halewood International is to concentrate on the pear variant of its Maguire's cider brand following the disappointing performance of its apple variant. It is also adding a raspberry flavoured cider to the range. "Maguire's Apple hasn't...
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Freaky Ice for winter parties
Makers of a range of frozen drinks from the Netherlands are hoping to take the UK party scene by storm this winter. Freaky Ice is a range of fruit-flavoured, malt-based drinks with an abv of 4.2%. Packaged in individual 50ml servings, the...
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Shakes go super thick
Mars Consumer Drinks is continuing to make inroads into milkshakes with new super-thick shakes that capitalise on two leading brands. The Twix Super Thick Shake is a rich caramel shake served with a bag of baby Twix Mini Stix. The...
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Lean, mean and green
As MD of Ecover, Mick Bremans heads a business that prides itself on being one of the original - and most credible - of the green brands. Set to report sales of £50m this year, half of which will come from the UK, the Belgian ecological cleaning...
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Netto widens grip on mainstream grocery
Discounter Netto is moving forward in its bid to deliver a full shopping service after successfully trialling a 'food to go' initiative and introducing an e-top-up service. Recently, Netto MD Richard Lancaster told The Grocer he was to...
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Members hail Nisa move to take secretary role in-house
Nisa-Today's decision to take the role of company secretary in-house has been welcomed by members who say it is another improvement to the corporate governance of the company. Nisa is planning to combine the role with that of company...
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Vennekens signed as new Haribo MD
Herwig Vennekens has become Haribo's new MD for the UK. He joins the sweet manufacturer from McCormick UK, which makes and distributes the McCormick and Schwartz ranges of herbs and spices. Belgian-born Vennekens succeeds Per Henérius,...
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Heinz Snap Pots
Heinz is adding a new super-convenient Snap Pots format to its iconic Beanz and Pasta ranges to cater for consumers who want an even quicker way to prepare a light snack.2007 is set to be the biggest-ever year of innovation for the Heinz...
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Supply problems with HP Sauce worsening
The problems of supplying HP Sauce that blighted wholesalers earlier this year have worsened despite Heinz claiming it was getting to grips with the issue. One leading wholesale boss said the problems had spread from the 255g pack, which...
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Letter of the week - A takeover won't stifle Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's CEO Justin King's claim that a proposed £10.6bn takeover of the company by Delta Two would not hamper Sainsbury's ability to perform well in a competitive market is broadly right ('Buying power leads to better prices? I don't buy that...
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Veetee moves from rice into pasta line
Veetee Rice has revealed plans to add pasta to its repertoire next year. Speaking as it confirmed it had struck a deal with Tesco to sell its microwavable rice, chairman Moni Varma said the range would be produced in a similar way to its...
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Sacla' tempts market with premium range
Sacla' is launching its most premium range to date with an oven-roasted tomato line that can be eaten straight from the jar. The range, which hits the shelves ahead of potential reformulations of other Sacla' lines for the UK market, is...
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Why Tesco will win in the States
Other British retailers have failed miserably in the US, but, for one, Oriel Securities is confident Tesco will succeed with Fresh & EasyTesco will open its first stores in the US next month. For its Fresh & Easy chain, Tesco has the...
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Retail surgery - crime
Violent attacks on shop staff have risen 50% over the past year, and threats of violence more than doubled, according to the BRC's Retail Crime Survey. How can retailers protect themselves? John Hannett General secretary,...
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Store visit - Flâneur
Established: 2001Total Number of lines: 2,500Speciality: Fine foodExtras: 60-seater restaurantIn a retail environment where a shop selling a range of chutneys with checked cloth on the lids, a good selection of olives and the odd...