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Supply chain risk if flu virus strikes
The food and drink industry risks disaster if a bird flu virus hits because it is too efficient, experts have warned. 'Just-in-time' strategies favoured by retailers and manufacturers mean the supply chain is susceptible to breakdown in the...
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Cheese players turn up health and cut fat
A new probiotic Cheddar and lighter Feta are the latest healthier offerings from cheese manufacturers. Pilgrims Choice medium probiotic cheddar from North Downs Dairy is a six-month matured Cheddar containing a robust strain of...
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independents will be spoilt for choice
If you want to catch up with what's going on in the convenience store industry , CRS 2007 is the place for you. The exhibition, at Birmingham NEC, gives you the chance to meet up with more than 200 suppliers under one roof....
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Farmed cod pioneer hits out at detractors
The farmed cod pioneer behind the No Catch ...Just Cod brand has responded angrily to damning criticism of its organic aquaculture operations in Shetland. Johnson Seafarms was accused of keeping fish in near permanent artificial light in...
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'Nail in the coffin' for fruit juice VAT
A landmark ruling freeing Unilever's Knorr Vie Shots from the grip of the VAT man has been described by Innocent Drinks as a "nail in the coffin" for the hated 17.5% tax on liquids containing healthy foods.Sir Stephen Oliver QC, who...
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Such a relief as in-store promotions turn Comic
Comic Relief's Big Red Nose Day is only a few weeks away and sponsorship activity has been steadily moving into promotional featured space aisles, as either part of the main promotion for each brand or as a secondary...
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Coming soon: FSA ruling on fat and sugar
Manufacturers and retailers will find out at the end of next month whether they will be forced to slash fat and sugar levels in products.The FSA will publish its long-awaited strategy for saturated fat and energy - and the industry will...
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cop a load of this - shoot-out in somerfield
Staff at Somerfield's Wells store got a taste of Hollywood when Simon Pegg, creator of the zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, asked to film his latest movie in the supermarket he worked in as a teenager. The film, Hot Fuzz, in which Pegg...
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Families targeted by premium deli range
A range of premium delicatessen-style products aimed at families is set to launch at the International Food Exhibition (IFE07) event in London next month.Deli Sante, a collection of salads, soups, sauces, smoothies and savoury pastries,...
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Monk raised to Finsbury joint deputy
Premium cake and bread manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has promoted Paul Monk to joint deputy chairman.Monk will share the deputy chairman's role with David Marshall when Finsbury completes the acquisition of celebration cake...
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Trends & Developments
?The Green Ridge Wine Company showed its new Equality Fairtrade Chilean range by Las Lomas at the first gathering of fair trade wine producers in the UK last September. The range, which aims to give a better future for the wine growing community...
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Q&A with Paul Harrison Duty manager of the Week
What is your greatest challenge and how do you tackle it?
Customer service. I believe in treating customers how you would want to be treated. It’s all about the personal touch. We have a broad range of customers here of all age groups,… -
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Hot Eats New Restaurants
This authentic Italian restaurant in south west London is under the new ownership of Mark Elphicke and Douglas Smillie - former part-owners of Henry J Beans, and Mark Evans - one of the most successful operations directors in the business....
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Shoppers 'now ready' for milk eco-pouches
It may be the beginning of the end for plastic bottles, as two major supermarkets prepare to trial an eco-pouch for milk.Tomlinson's Dairy near Wrexham already supplies milk in the new environmentally friendly packs to local schools and...
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JLP makes renewable energy vow
Waitrose became the latest grocery retailer to jump on the green bandwagon this week when parent company the John Lewis Partnership pledged to source 100% of its energy from renewable sources by October.The move will cover all 183...
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the story so far
September 2005Montagu Private Equity and Electra Partners sell TM Retail to the management in a deal believed to be worth £145m. At the same time TM Retail strikes a deal with ATM provider Bank Machine with the intention of supplying...
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Farmers hail profit from mature lamb
A new type of lamb has been developed in the north east of England, combining the rich flavour of mutton with the tenderness of lamb.It has proved so successful with local chefs that the farmers who produce it want to talk to retailers...
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still in the fight
?It's been a tough year for the top overseas and private equity-owned chains - none more so than Kwik Save. Since its split from Somerfield, it has endured the departure of four MDs, plummeting market share, shocking availability and speculation...