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Danone scoops a bunch of FDF awards
Danone scooped a brace of awards at this year's Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Community Partnership Awards.The dairy giant grabbed a gold award in the culture, media & sport category for its Danone Nations Cup, a children's...
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Raising the barbecue steaks
Summer weather may be unpredictable, but barbecue products remain a firm fixture and the season is beginning to extend into spring and autumn. Nicola Cottam reportsThe success of the barbecue season is notoriously hard to predict....
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Veg moves up barbe-queue
Meat eaters looking to reduce red meat intake choose veggie optionsTotal sales of vegetarian food grew by 4.8% last year, according to TNS [52 w/e November 6, 2005].However, the £65m market remains at the bottom of the barbecue...
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Berry opens factory shop
International fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros & Rudd is to open its first wine factory outlet in the UK.The company, which opened its original London shop opposite St James' Palace more than 300 years ago, plans to...
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Bid to raise global sourcing
Tesco is aiming to cut costs by increasing its international sourcing and looking at new supply markets such as Turkey.Richard Brasher, Tesco's commercial and trading director, has told analysts and investors that it was aiming to...
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Big slice of pizza to go
Schwan's is aiming to carve itself a big slice of the home-delivered pizza market with the launch of a Pan Pizza To Go range under its Chicago Town brand.The company aims to convert 25% of delivered pizza occasions to its new...
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Doing it by the book
Tesco is planning to pitch itself against Argos and department stores with a new catalogue business. What factors might stand in the way of yet another success story, asks Glynn DavisJust as it was with its move into the US, Tesco is...
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Tesco branches out into boutique wines
Tesco hopes shoppers will fork out up to £100 a bottle for its new range of premium wines.The retailer is adding 50 boutique wines to its current 750-strong stable.Prices start at £10, with most in the £15 to £25...
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Turn on bright lights
More occasions than ever suggest an increase in use of the disposable barbecueLast year, UK consumers cooked their way through 75 million barbecues, more than one per person, according to firelighter and disposable barbecue supplier...
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Bye and Kenny rise to take Patak's into a wider world
Patak's has made key changes to its management structure.Jonathan Bye has been promoted to group director - commercial operations and general manager of foods and breads. He was previously group director - commercial. In his new...
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New-name Cassis is not as sweet
A French producer is attempting to reinvent and modernise the Cassis category on a global scale with the launch of Tutti Cassis.The 17% abv Tutti Cassis, which has bright purple sleeved packaging, is made with cane sugar but with...
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Nicholls takes chair of The Dairy Council
Barry Nicholls has been named as the new chairman of The Dairy Council.Nicholls, who is chief executive of Milk Link, takes up the role on April 1 in addition to his role at Milk Link, replacing Christian Fox who has been chairman...
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In Profile - Charles Hall, group MD, Hill Station
Welshhills blend with American cool for great ice cream. How does a former US naval officer become the managing director of a branded and own label ice cream company? Charles Hall, group...
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Classic vs nouveau
With its tenth anniversary and barbecues on the up, the National BBQ Association has plenty to celebrateThe National BBQ Association is celebrating its tenth anniversary and has organised a range of promotional activities...
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Irish distributor may close 'due to Dunnes' pressure'
An Irish coldstore company and frozen foods distributor has warned that it may be forced to close, with the loss of 470 jobs, because of alleged pressure from its main customer, Dunnes Stores.Whelan Frozen Foods, based in Dublin,...
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Commodities Update
>>namibia back in the pilchard business...Spain feels impact of chinese strawberries...Good quality grapefruit from turkey...Details are awaited of this year's Namibian pilchard quota, expected to be just above last year's...
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Consumer Insight
>>Key trends in the consumption of fresh trout in the homen Trout was eaten on 44 million occasions last year, an increase of 12% year-on-yearn Adults aged 45+ account for two thirds of consumptionn Most trout is eaten...
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Counterfeiting: the smoking gun
Smuggling is being overtaken by a bigger problem for tobacco suppliers and retailers, says Sonya HookLet's face it. If a smoker is offered a packet of his favourite brand of cigarettes for £2 less than its usual cost, he'll go for...
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Eggs mark the spots where key players are doing cracking work
Innovative suppliers in the egg industry have been recognised at the British Egg Industry Council's 2006 British Egg Awards, which highlight the companies driving growth in the resurgent egg market.Best Retail Display, sponsored...
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Crisps need a sensational rescue
Walkers is relying on a relaunch and a £2.5m media spend to reverse the fortunes of its ailing posh crisps brand Sensations.Changes include revamped packaging and reformulated flavours with infused oils and natural ingredients....