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Inquiry snubs for c-stores
Small shop leaders have rounded on the Competition Commission after it dismissed as limited the so-called 'waterbed effect' in grocery - and declared that convenience store numbers were in fact on the rise. The Association of Convenience Stores...
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Kwik Save is dead. Long live FreshXpress?
It's not quite phoenix from the ashes stuff. But last week Irish property tycoon Brendan Murtagh signalled that there will be a future for at least some of the old Kwik Save stores now that the chain is in administration. The Grocer can...
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Letter of the week - High prices are deterring shoppers
While VAT questions can often be complicated and awkward, the case for reducing VAT on fruit juice is a practical and direct one ('Innocent mounts new push for lower VAT on fruit juices', The Grocer, 7 July,p6). At present, a glass of fruit juice...
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Fat-tax doctor is linked with FSA Nutrient Profiling Model
The government has distanced itself from an academic paper advocating a 'fat tax' on unhealthy foods - despite the fact that one of its authors played a key role in developing the Food Standards Agency's infamous Nutrient Profiling...
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insight - probiotic drinks
There were 200 million occasions when probiotic drinks featured last year Women over the age of 65 consumed 22% of probiotics Probiotic drinks are mainly consumed because of their health benefits Seventy-six per cent are consumed during the week...
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Drop marks and focus on tractor, NFU urges
Pork, lamb and sheep producers are being told to drop investment in individual quality marks and back the Red Tractor instead.The mark already appears on £5.5bn worth of food each year, but the NFU wants to boost that by uniting industry...
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Poundland plans major expansion
Discounter Poundland is set to embark on an aggressive expansion programme, with plans to sell more top grocery brands and - for the first time - healthy foods.The nationwide chain, which is headed by ex-Sainsbury's Convenience boss Jim...
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Simpler ways to find vinegar
Balsamic vinegar brand Ortalli has been revamped to make it easier for consumers to understand the category and choose the right vinegar for the right occasion.A 'leaf' system has been added to the labels to indicate the quality of each...
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Longer Lasting roll reduces footprint
Andrex is the first toilet paper brand to claim a reduced carbon footprint with Andrex Longer Lasting, launched this month.The white roll has 50% more tissue than regular Andrex and uses less pulp and fibre. The new packaging...
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Kellogg's wants snacks to form half of UK sales
Kellogg's UK business is to ramp up its presence in snacks in a bid to emulate its parent company's success in the category across the Atlantic.The cereals giant has formed a new UK snack business unit, headed by snacks and convenience...
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Sun Valley's going nuts for Grossman
Loyd Grossman is set to enter the premium end of the burgeoning nuts category through a joint venture with dried fruit producer Sun Valley.Loyd Grossman Nut Mixes, produced under licence by Sun Valley, go in to Waitrose and Booths next...
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Grocery reigns supreme for in-store promotions
Grocery has grabbed the lion's share of promotional space over the first six months of the year, thanks largely to the strong presence of cereal brands on featured space promotion.The category has accounted for 32% of total space so far...
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Schofield scopes his leaner Premiership
The £113m cost savings are on track. Tough decisions have been made at RHM, including the closure of several factories and the sale of frozen. Campbell's sales returned to growth. The wet summer had boosted sales of cakes and biscuits and...
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Renamed Hothi plans second site
Hothi Cash & Carry is poised to open a second depot following a decision to rename itself HT & Co (Drinks) and upgrade its existing site.The new name was revealed as the company unveiled its new-look Park Royal depot in west London,...
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Mike and Ike pitch in to Premiership
US candy company Mike and Ike is stepping up its game in the UK with its first major marketing push, including advertising at Premiership and Championship football grounds. The company, which introduced its chewy fruit-flavoured sweets...
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Licensee does not have to be presen
C-stores' leaders have won a battle to clarify a licensing law that some councils had interpreted as meaning a shop's licence-holder must always be present when alcohol is sold.Guidance revisions to the 2003 Licensing Act have made it...
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Reader survey - smoking ban
The UK's leading wholesalers are not worried about the impact of the workplace smoking ban introduced in England on 1 July, according to the results of our latest email poll.Eighty-eight per cent of respondents say they are not concerned...
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Wholesaler Profile - 3663 First For Foodservice
Depot numbers: 39Turnover: £1.42bnGrowth year-on-year: 12.3%Type of operation: foodserviceThis could be 3663 First for Foodservice's year. While its main rival Brakes is busy dealing with a transfer of ownership, it has a real...
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Walkers recalls ready salted crisps
Walkers has recalled a batch of ready salted crisps because of a packaging error.A limited number of Walkers 6-pack ready salted crisps had been packed with smoky bacon flavour crisps, making them unsuitable for people with a soya or lactose...