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Tesco meets demand for low-alcohol wine
Tesco is planning to strengthen its range of low-alcohol wines following a consumer survey, with eight new wines destined to hit shelves in August.It is also hoping the move will also boost its stand on responsible drinking....
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Stony targets UK with eco-friendly yoghurts
The world's largest organic yoghurt producer is crossing the Atlantic next month in an attempt to attract a more mainstream consumer to the UK organic sector.Stonyfield Farm, which is 80% owned by Groupe Danone, has developed a low-fat,...
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Local or global, the finest fare pulls shoppers in
For a taste of the finest French snails, Russian Chatka king crab or laverbread, locals in the Norfolk town of Holt don't need to take a trip to London's fine food retailers All they do is go to their local store.Not just any shop, of...
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Ocado finally gets systems working
The technical problems plaguing Ocado's central warehouse in recent weeks are now resolved, according to one of its founders.A fortnight ago we revealed that the online grocer's ordering and picking software at its Hatfield depot was not...
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own-label's finest take to the stage
It was time to celebrate the most dynamic but anonymous sector in the food and drink industry at The Grocer's Own Label Excellence Awards 2007 on Tueday. The Grocer initiated the awards last year to officially recognise, and promote,...
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Stokes greengrocer in first signs of recovery
The Stokes chain of greengrocers is making a comeback after closing half its 65 stores last autumn.Barely eight months after the radical restructuring, profits at the West Country business have soared, with sales up 25% at some stores...
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Will Whole Foods hit the spot?
After more than three years of waiting, Whole Foods Market is almost with us. The world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, according to the company, is due to open the doors of its Kensington store on 6 June. Cue bunting,...
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Quaker and Nestlé go for premium oat lines
Oats is the word in the cereals market at the moment, with Quaker poised to bring out a range of premium oat-based mueslis and rival Nestlé adding an oat option to its Cheerios stable. Both players are spending £5.5m on backing their...
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Retailers say... we're going green
The supermarket multiples have made the headlines over the past few months with a number of green initiatives that are being developed, but smaller retailers believe they too have a role to play in helping the environment, and many are doing...
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Tesco set to be world's third largest grocer
Tesco is set to steal Metro's crown as the world's third largest food retailer.Planet Retail's Top 30 Grocery Retailers 2006 report predicts Tesco's global market share will grow from 1.5% to 2% in the next five years as it continues to...
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Strategic review for Inter Link Foods
Inter Link Foods is carrying out a strategic review to return the cake manufacturer to profitability.In a trading update released this morning, Inter Link said its new CEO Ian Croxford had started a review and had already found...
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Whyte & Mackay sold
Scotch whisky company Whyte & Mackay has been sold for £595m to UB Group.UB Group makes Kingfisher beer and is owned by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya. Reports suggest Mallya could now consider listing the company on the London...
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gardening after hours, with whisky
William Grant & Sons is launching the latest salvo in its bid to take Grant's to the top of the blended whisky category. Grant's Garden After Hours is launching this week and will run through the year. The campaign comprises a sampling...
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Ale cans get the blues to gain optimum cool
Brewers are turning to extra cold ale in a bid to boost sales in the stagnant sector this summer.Coors Brewers is to put its Caffrey's brand into thermochromatic cans, which turn blue when the ale is at the optimum temperature....
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Ale cans get the blues to gain optimum cool
Brewers are turning to extra cold ale in a bid to boost sales in the stagnant sector this summer.Coors Brewers is to put its Caffrey's brand into thermochromatic cans, which turn blue when the ale is at the optimum temperature....
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Moët driving trial of premium still wines
Moët Hennessy UK is to increase the focus on its still wine range in the UK.The company sees the UK off-trade in particular as a huge opportunity as consumers continue to move to home drinking, brand director Louise Pilkington...
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Whyte & Mackay takeover expected
Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya is expected to announced a £610m takeover of scotch whisky company Whyte & Mackay.Mallya, who owns spirits company UB Group, has been in talks with Whyte & Mackay for several months and the deal could be announced...
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Tesco faces bank holiday strike
Tesco stores in Scotland are to be hit by a three-day strike over the bank holiday weekend.Nearly 150 drivers from its Livingston distribution centre that serves all Scotland stores will walk out from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26...
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Britvic acquires C&C Group soft drink business
Britvic has acquired the soft drinks and distribution businesses of the C&C Group for E249.2m (£169.5m) in cash.The deal includes brands such as Club soft drinks and Ballygowan water, as well as the rights to the Pepsi and 7Up brands through...
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What the papers said - 14th May 2007
First it broke the news that retailers were selling farmed fish as wild and this week The Times revealed more potential fraud in the food and drink industry - this time concerning potatoes. According to the paper, at least two retailers are under...