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Second opinion Third World altruism has become a staple of big companies' advertising imagery, but Joanna Blythman can't see it lasting
You can barely open a magazine today without seeing an advert illustrated by a photo of a smiling black grower whose life has apparently been improved immeasurably by the intervention of an enlightened British food company. The more I...
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Second opinion Third World altruism has become a staple of big companies' advertising imagery, but Joanna Blythman can't see it lasting
Wheels falling off ethical bandwagonYou can barely open a magazine today without seeing an advert illustrated by a photo of a smiling black grower whose life has apparently been improved immeasurably by the intervention of an...
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African growers set to see trade barriers fall
A project backed by the government will look at the barriers to small-scale fruit and vegetable producers in Africa wishing to exploit opportunities in Europe. The project researchers want input via the Fresh Produce Consortium from...
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Marlow residents vote against Waitrose plans
Waitrose has found itself in the firing line of local opposition after residents of a Buckinghamshire town turned out in their thousands to officially vote against a planned store development in their area. Some 2,073 Marlow...
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All set for grosser grocery margins
There are three main drivers of a food retailer's P&L (profit and loss): sales growth, gross margins and costs. The Oriel view is that sales growth will remain very strong this year: the consumer is coming back, and so is inflation. Cost...
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If only Spar could anticipate beneficial merger
What does it mean to be 'an independent'?It is time for many in our sector to re-examine their attitudes. We all know we are able to develop our stores in a way that maximises our advantages of local staff and local knowledge. But where...
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Don't say we don't give you anything!
Every so often, just to prove how generous we are here at The Grocer, you will find that we run fun competitions and reader offers giving you the chance to win great prizes. You may remember last month that three lucky readers won a...
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architect of change
Better shops. Better products. Better service. Better execution. That's what shoppers want from the Co-operative Group's food stores. And that's what Guy McCracken has been focusing the business on delivering for the past 12 months or so....
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Arla's Mostyn-Jones takes the commercial helm at First Milk
Dairy co-operative First Milk, which represents 3,200 dairy farmer members in England, Scotland and Wales, has appointed Richard Mostyn-Jones as commercial director. Mostyn-Jones, who took up his new role this week, joins First Milk from...
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The Food from Britain client development team Back row l-r: Richard Sainter, Tracy George, Sarah Hodgen, Elsie Fairbanks. Front row l-r: John Whitehead, Jane Wakeling
Who's in the team?FFB's client development team is headed by Jane Wakeling who joined six months ago from Sainsbury where she was a regional food and drink manager and dairy buyer. She has years of experience in the export and regional...
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The Food from Britain client development team Back row l-r: Richard Sainter, Tracy George, Sarah Hodgen, Elsie Fairbanks. Front row l-r: John Whitehead, Jane Wakeling
Who&'s in the team?FFB&'s client development team is headed by Jane Wakeling who joined six months ago from Sainsbury where she was a regional food and drink manager and dairy buyer. She has years of experience in the...
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FSA: calorie balance is key not sugar targets
The Food Standards Agency has promised that efforts to cut sugar in soft drinks will take a different approach to that used to reduce salt in foods such as bread. Speaking at the British Soft Drinks Association annual lunch, chairwoman...
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Jeremy Martin The marketing director of For Goodness Shakes believes Coca-Cola has misjudged the male market with its new Zero product
One of the biggest launches of the year kicks off this summer as Coca-Cola Enterprises zooms in on 20 to 29-year-old men in a bid to woo them back to the real thing. This could be make or break for the soft drinks giant, whose Zero launch aims...
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Jeremy Martin The marketing director of For Goodness Shakes believes Coca-Cola has misjudged the male market with its new Zero product
Zero understanding of how to tap into the male psycheOne of the biggest launches of the year kicks off this summer as Coca-Cola Enterprises zooms in on 20 to 29-year-old men in a bid to woo them back to the real thing. This could be...
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My Favourite Things Paul Mold, UK sales manager, David Berryman
Do you prefer healthy food or junk food? I prefer healthy food but I have been known to succumb to temptation.Have you ever sent back or complained about a meal? If something does not meet your expectations, you should bring it...
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Best wholesaler
What a year it has been for Bestway. The classy cash and carry operator climbed from sixth to fourth position in The Grocer's Big 30 wholesaler ranking, thanks to its acquisition of Batleys for £100m in January 2005. A year on and it's making...
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Best wholesaler
Bestway lives up to its name as category starWhat a year it has been for Bestway. The classy cash and carry operator climbed from sixth to fourth position in The Grocer&'s Big 30 wholesaler ranking, thanks to its acquisition of...
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Which are best: branded or non-branded chillers?
Sunda Patel Retailer Says: I have three stores and a variety of different chillers in each one. I only go for branded chillers for soft drinks, particularly Coke and Pepsi fridges. There are contingencies though: Pepsi only lets you...
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Best in show
Britain's biggest retailer has done it again, walking off with a hat-trick of trophies at this year's awards. Tesco mirrored last year's success by once again taking the coveted titles of Grocer of the Year and Britain's Favourite Supermarket....
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Best Independent
A good independent retailer delivers great service to the local community while growing the business through strong corporate values and a clear strategy. Our winner, Tates, certainly ticks all these boxes.The stores division of Spar...