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High human cost - that's Asda price
As Asda’s move to slash the price of bananas prompts most rivals to follow suit, its pledge to be a fairer retailer warrants greater scrutiny
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Aspall targets women with 'rosé' cider
A premium pink cider is out this summer from Somerset cider maker Aspall. Unlike Scottish & Newcastle's pink fruit cider, Jacques, Perronelle's Blush is more like a kier royale. The 5.4% abv drink is a blend of 100% English apples and...
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In Brief: Barn- vice chair; Association duties; Baugur recruits; Manager search; Hynes' start on hold
Barn- vice chair The Association of News Retailing has appointed John Barn as vice chairman. Barn had worked at The Co-operative Group for three years and currently heads up the team that manages news and magazines on behalf of all co-operative...
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Somerfield triumphs over yobs - Q&A and Availability
Vandalism and the nearby opening of a Lidl store are just two of the challenges this Somerfield outlet in Plymstock, Devon, has faced on the road to winning this week's Top Store award. Our mystery shopper commended the 14,000 sq ft store for its...
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Book a place at the awards
Time is running out to reserve your table at The Grocer's Own Label Excellence Awards dinner. Winners will be unveiled at the event, which will be held at The Savoy Hotel, London, on 15 May. Tickets are almost sold out, so call Nicola...
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Fairtrade sales hit by big four's banana war
The eruption of another banana price war between the multiples has attracted criticism from aid groups who claim it damages Fairtrade sales.Asda slashed the price of loose bananas by 17p to just 68p/kg last week. And a few days later...
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"Esom is a strong candidate, quietly, passionately effective, a bit like Sir Terry Leahy"
No doubt what the biggest story of the week was. Steven Esom's move from Waitrose to Marks & Spencer is a big blow to Bracknell and a major coup for the Oxford Street-based retailer. With his premium/ethical heritage it's a very comfy fit. The...
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'Serial objectors' block Tesco Ireland's stores
Tesco has been stoical to the last in the face of opposition to its expansion plans in the UK. But it seems that over the Irish Sea, things have become a little too much for the retailer.Tesco has vented its frustrations about...
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Blue Nun sees the premium potential
Retro wine brand Blue Nun is returning to its German roots for a move into the premium sector.Langguth, which owns the brand, says it plans to launch a single estate wine from the Mosel valley next month.The wine, called...
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Vimto low-cal treat in a bottle woos women
Vimto Soft Drinks is targeting the healthy drinks market with a "guilt-free" range of dessert drinks and 70% fruit additions to its existing Panda Juice range.Its new Yum dessert drinks are targeted 18 to 40-year-old, weight-conscious...
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Irish in call for British mushroom campaign
Irish mushroom growers must protect their share of the British retail market by launching a promotional drive, a new report says.It claims unrelenting pressure for price cuts from retailers and the incursion of cheaper Dutch and Polish...
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Cheese image threat
The government and its "renegade agencies without portfolio" are a bigger barrier to the future growth of the British cheese market than international competition, and have damaged the image of cheese, according to a Dairy UK survey out next week....
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Sainsbury's workers should be considered
Sainsbury's workers should be considered Dr Rowan Bradford Client director, Kaisen Consulting Sir; This week's surge in Sainsbury's share price shows that the bid...
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Proudfoot sells store at heart of Tesco voucher controversy
The owner of a North Yorkshire supermarket at the heart of a famous row with Tesco over predatory pricing is offloading the store to hard discounter Aldi.The Proudfoot Group said it was selling the 14,000 sq ft store in Withernsea...
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a matter of convenience
Tesco is not the only food and drink heavyweight with grand plans across the pond. Greencore - the world's largest sandwich manufacturer and one of Europe's leading convenience food producers - is also intent on empire building in the US and...
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Müller corners market with an increasing lead
The chilled yoghurts & pot desserts category continues to have one clear leader when it comes to promotional activity - Müller. The brand accounted for 37% of activity among the top five brands in the yoghurts & pot desserts category.
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Costcutter says no to Kwik Save supply plea
Kwik Save is still believed to be suffering serious supply chain difficulties - despite the bravado shown by chief executive Paul Niklas last week. The company is understood to have approached Costcutter with a view to supplying Kwik Save with a...
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Schwartz cuts salt from new range
Seasonings with no added salt are joining Schwartz's portfolio as part of a shake-up targeting health-conscious consumers.Salt Free Seasonings, in chicken, steak and season-all flavours, hit shelves next month. The company is also...
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Two-hour delivery slots too long, say shoppers
Tesco and Asda's two-hour delivery time slots could be putting them at a disadvantage compared with their rivals, according to research. Tesco and Asda offer two-hour slots, while Waitrose Deliver, Ocado and Sainsbury's all offer...
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Young's to transform demand forecasting
Young's Seafood is launching a £1m overhaul of its demand forecasting system in a bid to react more swiftly to consumer demand and halve its long-term forecast error rate.The move would enable the company to cut waste and ensure retail...