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Foreign meat sold as ‘local’
Trading standards officers have warned that foreign meat is being sold in the UK as prime local produce.Steak from Africa, Australia and South Africa is being relabelled as quality local meat and sold for as much as £20 in some butchers,...
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Sainsbury’s to hold on to property
Sainsbury’s will reportedly reject proposals from two high-profile shareholders to split the supermarket group into two separate companies.Sainsbury’s largest shareholder, Qatar-based investment group Delta Two, which holds a 17.4% stake,...
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Asda saves seven million road miles
Asda has claimed its local distribution network, which delivers locally sourced products to its stores, has saved an estimated seven million road miles in five years.The initiative, which has been operating for five years, has 10 hubs across...
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What the papers said - 28th April 2007
The FT fuelled rumours this week that Scottish & Newcastle would be getting a new owner with its scoop on Monday that Diageo and SABMiller had held talks about breaking up the brewer. The drinks companies, according to the paper, had planned to...
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reader survey - 28th April 2007
The rise in the hourly adult minimum wage from £5.35 to £5.52 this October is going to put extra strain on independent retailers who are already struggling to compete with the multiples, according to The Grocer reader survey. Some 80% of independent...
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In the can - 28th April 2007
Meat Brazilian corned beef producers warn that prices will have to rise to claw back losses from the weakening dollar. As they trade beef in US dollars, the continuing strength of the local currency, the Brazilian real, is undermining their returns....
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Eureka - 28th April 2007
Product: Smoothie Bites Company: Mister Gorller Launch date: November 2006 Smoothies and cereals are already big success stories and a new snack product aims to combine the best of both. Smoothie Bites is looking to tempt snackers away from crisps,...
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Price Survey - 28th April 2007
After a solid 10 weeks as the cheapest grocery retailer, Asda has been trumped by Tesco. Tesco beat its rival with a basket that was 27p cheaper than Asda's, at £45.05. Almost all the differential was down to the price of cucumbers, Tesco's costing...
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Nesbitt leaves Asda after 25 years' service
Asda director of retail change Keith Nesbitt has left the company after 25 years. He had held the head office role for 18 months, after moving from his job as retail managing director for Asda's northern stores. He first joined Asda as...
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Men accused of money laundering
Two senior figures at cash and carry operator United Wholesale (Scotland) have appeared in court in Glasgow accused of fraud.MD Athif Sarwar and assistant manager Mansoor Khan are accused of money-laundering worth nearly...
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acid test - Green Goblin cider & Tutti Cassis
Expert's verdict:6/10 ?I am not convinced by the thought of a real-ale brand supporting a traditional oak-aged cider. The real-ale heritage doesn't translate into branding for the younger, modern drinker. The liquid is very sound, but at 6% abv, may...
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Who will be first past the post in bid to acquire S&N?
It was a cruel irony of the Grand National earlier this month, that there were so many runners and riders for the sponsor itself. Scottish & Newcastle has been the subject of speculation for longer than the famous race itself.
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A family affair - Businesses prime for private equity
Stans Superstore's Andrew Faulks is the third generation of his family to run the business, a model that is far from unique in the grocery sector. Family-run businesses dominate the independent sector, wholesaling and even the multiples. The...
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Retailers told to stop aisle-end promotions
Retailers must put an end to the practice of selling alcohol as a loss leader and stop end-of-aisle drinks promotions, according to a medical academic.Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, former vice dean of the University of Wales School of...
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Cheesy PR stunt has us all baffled
Is there an award for Most Baffling PR Stunt Ever? If there is, it must ?go to the brains behind ?National Cheese On Toast Day (which, for those who would like to know?, was on 19 April).To draw this ?important occasion to our attention,...
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Nisa-Today's hits out at 'poor buying power' allegations
Nisa-Today's has rejected claims by its former non-executive chairman, Edwin Booth, that its buying function fails to deliver competitive terms for its members.Booth, who sensationally quit his post at the group last week, admitted in a...
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EU alliance urges moderate drinking
A plan to promote the responsible consumption of wine across Europe was launched at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's spring conference.The EU Wine Plan for Responsible Consumption Communication is a joint initiative between relevant...
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Alpen launches show Weetabix's ambition
Weetabix is boosting its Alpen brand by adding a premium tier called Groove to its cereal bars and new upmarket flavours to the boxed cereals range.Set to hit shelves in June and aimed at women, Groove comes in Sassy Strawberry, Lively...
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Has M&S taken on its heir apparent?
Steven Esom's shock defection from Waitrose to M&S sent the rumour mills into overdrive this week, with many questioning the motives behind his move. His new role as director of food at M&S, is not an obvious move. He leaves the helm of...
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Has the one-stop shop arrived?
Think of almost any human activity and a supermarket can sell you something to help. Need to go to a nursery? Drop the kids off at Sainsbury's in Castle Point, Bournemouth, where they can learn while you shop. Left school without enough...