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Nisa board accused after NMA criticism
The Nisa Members Association has claimed the board of Nisa-Today's has gone back on an agreement allowing it to act as a "critical friend" to the board.In a letter to Nisa-Today's members, the NMA which had blocked Nisa's planned merger...
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Hilton stake is acquired by Goodman
Irish beef baron Larry Goodman has acquired a 5% stake in the recently floated Hilton Food Group, one of Tesco's largest beef suppliers. His company, Irish Food Processors, spent around £5.5m on the deal but, with shares in just 50% of...
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McVitie's takes a huge slice of the store action
McVitie's has really taken the biscuit in this week's Promotrack survey carried out by Assosia. Biscuit and cake brands accounted for 9% of promotional activity last weekend, placing the category in fourth place in terms of overall featured...
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More action looms as strike fails to resolve depot dispute
Tesco was bracing itself for further strike action as The Grocer went to press. Drivers are due to stage a 24-hour strike at Tesco's Livingston depot in Scotland on Tuesday little more than a week after the T&G's last three-day strike....
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Asda stock control rapped as retailer lands in court again
Repeated selling of out-of-date food has landed Asda in hot water in Wales, with Trading Standards claiming the supermarket’s stock control procedures are not working.
Asda was in court in Abergavenny in the same week that Tesco and… -
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Alizé revamp aimed at the trend-setters
Alizé, the cognac and fruit juice mix, is gearing up for a UK push with a new bottle and logo.Three flavours within the five-strong range, Alizé Red, Alizé Gold and Alizé Wild, will feature the new packaging from this month. The new-look...
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Alarm bells over sodium benzoate
A study highlighting the dangers of sodium benzoate has put further pressure on the industry to reformulate products.Research from Sheffield University concluded certain carbonated beverages containing the preservative could cause...
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Alcoholic drinks to bear health warning labels
The drinks industry can expect yet more labelling regulations following last week's announcement that bottles and cans of alcohol should carry health warnings.Industry watchdog The Portman Group confirmed it was in talks with the DoH...
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Laughing Cow's carrots offer snack alternative
Bel UK has launched a new crudités with cheese line that it hopes will appeal to time-pressed consumers and appease the health police at the same time. The Laughing Cow Cheese & Veg Dip, which contains freshly cut carrots and a healthy...
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A most constructive attitude - Q&A and Availability
A section of the car-park is closed off, various products are not in their usual places and there are construction workers in the aisles. Despite undergoing a major refurbishment, the Asda store in Taunton, Somerset, wins our Top Store of the week...
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Guide to young street speak is so good it's bad
"Hey homeboy, this rocket and watercress salad is safe blood, you get me?" Mrs Bogof said to me the other day in the salad aisles of Tesco. While my wife has been known to get down with the kids (her high score on Grand Theft Auto is...
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FLint: balance, Portion Size, knowledge
As you know, we have been campaigning against the Nutrient Profiling Model. What is your view? We recognise the limitations [of the model]. We said all along we'd review it after a year and we are doing that. We are happy to be...
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Beans means brains for Branston launch
Omega-3 fever is about to sweep the baked beans category following the launch of Premier Foods' latest innovation for its Branston brand. 'Branstein' Baked Beans with added Omega-3 is due to hit shelves on 10 June, with listings...
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Tesco reaches out to new US shoppers with first ever blog
Tesco has become the first of the big four supermarkets to turn to blogging in a bid to win over potential customers across the pond. Marketing director for the US operation Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Simon Uwins has launched his...
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Cash & carry boss guilty of laundering
United Wholesale Scotland MD Athif Sarwar has been convicted of an £850,000 money laundering scheme at Glasgow High Court.During a six week trial, the court heard that between 24 February and 25 April 2003 Sarwar laundered cash totalling...
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Will refinance plan put end to break-up speculation?
Ask anyone in the City what they think is going on at Somerfield and you get one answer: "It's up for sale." As a venture-backed business this is no surprise, but sources close to Somerfield have suggested a break up has become a strong...
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In Brief: Ward joins Spar; New marketing chief; Skillsmart patrons; Strathmore shake-up
Ward joins Spar Martha Ward has joined Spar in the new role of sales development and implementation manager. She was previously retail support manager at high street retailer Robert Dyas and has also worked for discounter Aldi as an area manager....