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Bill to tackle 'rip-off' culture in Ireland ready to go public
New legislative measures to combat persistent claims of retail "rip-offs" and profiteering in the Republic of Ireland are due to be published next week. The Bill has been prepared by trade and enterprise minister Micheál Martin,...
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Masterfoods Bitesize Pouch
The Grocer has joined forces with Bitesize Pouch to offer one lucky retailer the chance to win a hi-tech home cinema package, worth up to £1,500, to celebrate the launch of Bitesize Pouch Cinema Collector Scheme - a new 16-week on-pack...
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Price pressure boiling
Retailers are facing a growing struggle to keep a lid on inflation - and the future holds little prospect of a lessening in the upward pressure on grocery prices, analysts warned this week. The latest data from The Grocer 100 pricing...
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Tesco looks to France to boost fine wine range
Tesco is planning a major boost to its fine wine offering, with a particular emphasis on the French market. A six-month review of its fine wine fixture showed strong performances from Spain, Italy, Argentina and France, according to...
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Captain Morgan in bottle makeover
Diageo UK is introducing a revamped bottle for its Captain Morgan rum brand in the UK off-trade. The premium bottle image, which uses a larger and more modern image of the captain, will be launched this autumn. Brand manager Amy...
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Tesco first to sell bread that 'cuts cholesterol'
Tesco is leading the charge to bring cholesterol-lowering claims to the bread aisle, with oat bran as its weapon of choice. It has pipped the major brands by adding the newly proclaimed superfood to a new Tesco White Bread...
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In Brief: Juice for schools; Breast cancer month; New Horlicks flavour; Diet snack option
Juice for schools Calypso has rolled out Aquajuice, mineral water blended with at least 56% pure fruit juice, to schools in time for the new academic year. It has no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or added...
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In Brief: Grape days out; Distribution switch; Spirits in the high;
Grape days out Tesco's Wine Club Fairs will take place from 16-17 September and 7-8 October at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London and the Palace Hotel, Manchester. The event will include 250 wines, plus wine makers and...
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In Brief: Wider IT role; Owen replaces Stout; Expanding team; Thornton joins FTA
Wider IT role The role of Colin Cobain, group IT director for Tesco, has been widened to focus on the retailer's international IT strategy. A spokeswoman for Tesco said: "Colin is going to be working on the strategic and...
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Depot visit East End Foods C&C, West Bromwich
Size of depot: 105,000 sq ft Established: 1993 Total number of lines: 26,700 Promotional focus: 400 lines every week Don Wouhra, director of Indian food manufacturer East End Foods' cash & carry business, runs a tight ship...
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"The number of businesses failing due to harsh treatment by supermarkets is estimated to be well into double figures"
Millar McCowan and TQF may not be names that are immediately familiar but their demise this week is yet another reminder of the fragile state of food and drink manufacturing in this country. The Scottish confectioner and English meat...
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Vitality buys smaller rival
Health and beauty wholesaler Vitality Group has snapped up smaller rival Stephens Wholesale in a deal that it said would increase its annual turnover from £50m to £64m. Vitality MD Nicky Edden said that the acquisition would create one of...
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Hot cars New drives
Volvo C30The smallest Volvo (available from January from £15,000) blends rakish looks and sporty handling with traditional Swedish safety. It is a new step for the company as it's been fashioned as much by customer demand as by...
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Smoothie makers unite to challenge VAT laws
It may be the silly season, but the story that has been rumbling on about VAT on Marks and Spencer's tea cakes has to be one of the more ludicrous narratives the industry has encountered, any time of year. We first covered this tale of tax woe...
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Esom: 'Rivals charge more for stripped down products'
Waitrose MD Steven Esom has hit out at rival supermarkets for not selling more effectively the benefits of provenance, traceability and sourcing of food. In the retailer's 2006 corporate social responsibility report, Esom said that...
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Wacky jobs: From Chips chef to Ice cream taster
Crisps chef Chris Barnard Executive chef for NPD, Kettle Foods. A professional chef by trade, Barnard became the company's head chef after a chance encounter with Kettle Chips' US owner. Since then, he has embarked on a crusade to...
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McGrath named as MHS chief
Steve McGrath has been appointed chief executive of the Meat Hygiene Service. McGrath will take up his new role on 22 January next year, but will join the service on 1 November to familiarise himself with its roles and responsibilities....
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Last Thornton retires from choc specialist
John Thornton, the last remaining family member of specialist chocolate retailer Thorntons, is retiring from the board of directors in September. The retailer said that Thornton, who has worked at the company since 1966, would retire as a...