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Nestlé and Heinz fight for Polish consumers
Nestlé has gone head-to-head with Heinz in the fight for the hearts and stomachs of Polish immigrants.It has launched the most popular products from its home-grown Winiary range in the UK, including three instant soups - White Borsch,...
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Kellogg's unveils new multi-grain corn flake
Kellogg's has given the newest variety of its longest-running cereal an even healthier twist. Multi-grain Corn Flakes promises to deliver the same taste as Original, but with the added extra goodness of multi-grain, combining corn,...
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The obesity crisis: when did it start?
Is it possible to tie down the origins of the UK's obesity crisis to a single date or set of circumstances - and what does the exercise teach us?Cheltenham Science Festival last week taught me a new party game: the debate over which date...
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Standard sets sights on Smirnoff's crown
Vodka brand Russian Standard has entered the UK market in a deal with First Drinks Brands, the distribution company owned by Scotch whisky producer William Grant.The vodka is the creation of Russian entrepreneur Roustam Tariko, whose...
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Glasgow deli set to expand and re-brand
One of Glasgow's oldest Italian delis has unveiled plans to expand operations throughout the city.The owners of the 19-year-old Garlic deli in the rundown Shettleston area are aiming to open a 5,000 sq ft store in Glasgow's trendy West...
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Organic food sales slowing as demand outstrips supply
ales of organic food have experienced a dramatic slowdown in the past year - mainly caused by severe supply shortages.Sales were up 9.3% to £3.1bn in the year to 25 March, nearly half the 17% growth rate seen the previous year,...
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Tesco meets NBA's labelling demands
The National Beef Association is claiming victory over Tesco in the row about separating retail beef displays according to the meat's country of origin.The dispute has been smouldering for months, after the NBA said it was considering a...
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Opinion - "Such a glacial schedule suggests the FSA is not only dragging its feet but is still in denial"
Coke Zero is a great product. With a great taste, superb packaging, and backed up by genius execution, it's a deserving winner of the Star Product Award at this week's The Grocer Gold Awards. It also helped Coca-Cola Enterprises win the Best Branded...
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Waitrose to unveil new fascia design
Waitrose will reveal a new-look fascia when its Marylebone store in London reopens on 28 June.Diana Hunter, head of merchandising, refused to go into detail but confirmed that a "fresher and cleaner" fascia would be among the new...
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insight - mackerel eaters
There were 38 million meal occasions for chilled mackerel last year and there has been no change year-on-year. Ninety-five per cent of mackerel consumption is by adults. Unlike total fish, the majority of mackerel is not eaten on a Friday. Health is...
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Women encouraged to grab Nobby's Nuts
Blokey peanut brand Nobby's Nuts is being updated with a new look and ranges designed to broaden the appeal to women. PepsiCo, which is giving the brand vibrant new pack graphics, has added varieties to the line-up, including premium...
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Kwik Save reborn as Fresh Express?
Kwik Save is set to go into 'pre-pack administration' and re-emerge as a chain of stores trading as Fresh Express. Or is it?As The Grocer was going to press (Thursday), Fresh Express was expected to operate 145 stores, to be fronted by...
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Why Tangerine won't support Fairtrade
Sir; I was interested to read that the Soil Association is looking into food miles ('This week's hot topic,' The Grocer, 2 June, p3) and that the Carbon Trust is closer to agreeing a common carbon footprint labelling standard ('Trust's plan eases...
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Kinvara's Whole Foods Market fillip
Organic Irish smoked salmon producer Kinvara is extending its expertise into other fish varieties and the freezer cabinets with a range that makes its debut in London's Whole Foods Market store this month. Kinvara has been...
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Somerfield finance plan
Kwik Save's former owner Somerfield is considering refinancing its portfolio of 230 freehold stores, said to be worth £1.3bn.Somerfield's owners, Apax Partners-led consortium Violet Acquisitions, has asked banks to "put forward...
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Stores under fire over New Zealand imports
Farmers have accused UK retailers of turning their backs on British lamb.More than half of the 24 English and Welsh stores inspected by NFU members in a snap survey last week were still stocking between 50% and 100% New Zealand lamb,...
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First free-from fruit on supermarket shelves
The UK's first entirely pesticide-free strawberries and raspberries went on sale last week in Tesco.Good Natured Fruit, which has taken four years to develop, is the first free-from brand in the produce sector, according to supplier...
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Mission Foods
Tortilla and wrap manufacturer Mission Foods last year unveiled plans to drive growth in the wraps market with the launch of the category's first branded offering, Mission Deli Wraps. In the last 12 months, market penetration of tortilla...
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Guidance sparks furore over schools serving milk shakes
A row has erupted over whether flavoured milk shakes can be served in schools - with dairy bosses accusing the School Food Trust of misrepresenting the law.The dispute centres on guidance issued to schools by the Trust explaining the...
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Sinfield goes to Majestic
David Sinfield is making the jump from The John Lewis Partnership to Majestic Wine Warehouses to take on the role of marketing directorSinfield will be reporting to Steve Lewis, Majestic's chief operating officer, when he makes the move...