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Unity rally cry goes out
The 40 different co-operative societies in the UK must merge to form one national society.That's the no-nonsense message from Peter Marks, chief executive officer at United Co-operatives, who told delegates at the Co-operatives UK...
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First cut is the reddest
The meat sector continues to produce a strong performance during the barbecue season, with red meat the nation's favouriteChops, steaks, pork sausages and burgers are the staple foods of most UK barbecues. Figures from TNS on the UK...
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Major dairies get doorstepping
Three of the UK's biggest dairies are to launch a bid to halt the dramatic decline in the volumes of milk delivered to doorsteps.Co-operative Dairy Farmers of Britain, processor Dairy Crest and Arla Foods division Express Dairies...
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Trends and developments
>>nando's rebranded for better standout... kerry foods launches barbecue sausage... three launches from gaymers...RH Amar is rolling out two new Cardini dressings nationally next month - Chinatown sesame and spicy Cajun Caesar,...
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Emmi one for tennis with Roger?
Tennis ace Roger Federer is to endorse a new functional drink from Swiss company Emmi during Wimbledon this summer.Lactostar looks like water but is made from the cheese by-product whey.The bottle will feature a sports cap...
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Those Sunday emotions
Industry associations on both sides of the Sunday trading debate are battling to gain support from MPs, less than a month before the DTI's consultation over a relaxation of Sunday trading hours ends.Shopworkers' union Usdaw is...
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The Saturday Essay
It was only four months ago that a certain Act of Parliament had the mainstream media screaming from the rooftops that Armageddon was approaching. The Licensing Act 2003, which came into effect last November, was going to destroy...
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Exclusive pasta and sauces for kids
Dolmio is celebrating its 20th birthday this year with the launch of pasta and sauces aimed exclusively at children.Brand owner Masterfoods has cooked up My Dolmio - a six-strong ambient range of products targeted at eight to...
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Typhoo reclaims its 'oo' factor
Typhoo is returning to the small screen next month after a three-year absence, with a £5m campaign that will once again encourage tea drinkers to go 'oo' as they sup.Airing from April 3, the campaign follows in the footsteps of...
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Pumps pour fuel on the fire
Pressure is mounting for the Office of Fair Trading to refer the grocery retail market to the Competition Commission as more lines of attack open up for independents and the row over the major multiples' land banks continues to...
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It's a fish sausage
A Devon food manufacturer has developed a range of fish sausages aimed at consumers looking to cut down on their meat consumption.Paramount 21 launched the bangers last year for foodservice but is now gearing up to sell them into...
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Foreign Focus
>>what's new overseas?Product:man kind teaCompany:the republic of teacountry:usDavid jagoeditorial director,Mintel's Global New Products DatabaseThis month we focus on the inherent...
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Gooh! whistles to get its kit off to UK start
A Swedish company is looking to bring its gourmet meal kit concept to London, thanks to its use of the innovative 'whistling pack' technology.Gooh!, a joint venture between distributor Lantmännen and the Nobis restaurant chain,...
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Sourcing is 'getting ridiculous'
Supermarket fish buyers are increasingly frustrated by having to rethink their seafood sourcing policies week by week, according to industry insiders.Their comments came in a week when Morrisons, long regarded by suppliers as the...
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Ketchup that's.. grated
As if top-down bottles were not enough of a format change, ketchup is now available grated, thanks to a French company.Ingredients supplier AB Technologies Alimentaires is launching Ketcho' into UK retail channels under the brand...
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The great pretenders
Forget those Gucci rip-offs, the real money is to be made in counterfeiting every day household goods,The sale of fake goods in the UK is big business. A survey by the Alliance Against Intellectual Property Theft, a coalition of...
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Greys matter
The population is getting older, yet looking younger. Are the needs of mature shoppers being met?Why are supermarket parking bays allocated to the disabled and to often perfectly able-bodied mothers with children, but not to...
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Herbert's on the rocks
Shoppers will be able to choose an ethical option in the drinks chiller with the launch of Herbert's Iced Coffee.The product has an eight-month shelf life and is available in 270ml bottles in latte and mocha varieties (rsp:...
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The ignorance of youth
It will be unlawful to discriminate on the basis of age in employment from October 1. Are employers prepared? Steve Crabb finds a lot of heads, senior ones at that, buried in sandSome time in the next month, unless something really...
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Moments of sheer indulgence
UBUK is hoisting McVitie's into the special treat sector of the biscuit category with the creation of an indulgent, premium sub-brand called Moments.The company is predicting £10m in annual sales for the new entrant and is backing...