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Sunny D reviews product strategy
Asda has delisted ailing soft drink Sunny D, claiming the brand’s sales have fallen by 50% in the past two years.“Our analysis and customer feedback shows Sunny D is in long-term decline, with half the number of consumers buying it than was the...
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San Miguel: drink of Spanish dancers
Spanish lager brand San Miguel is to undertake its first UK television campaign as part of a £9m investment in the brand.The advertising begins this month at Viva, the Spanish and Latin American film festival, before airing on national...
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The Saturday Essay
>>Commerce and charity can co-exist, says duncan goose, founder of one, the ethical water brandIt’s a funny old world, the grocery business. As a former director of a marketing agency, I thought I knew a reasonable amount about...
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Experiment with fish says Young’s
Young’s Bluecrest is to mount a push to sell greater volumes of lesser-known fish species in a bid to maintain the fish and seafood sector’s impressive growth record.TNS Worldpanel data shows that value sales of fresh seafood rose 8% last year,...
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Irish food on a fairway to heaven
The Irish food and drink industry views the Ryder Cup as an opportunity to drive home Ireland’s reputation as The Food Island. Ronan Hegarty reportsThis week the Emerald Isle will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day, but this year it may...
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Farmers hope for finer prices
Tesco is expected to unveil fresh details of a forward contract scheme for suppliers of beef to its Finest and organic ranges at a meeting taking place in Gloucester next month.The initiative was originally announced at the beginning of...
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Old Favourites
>>A brand that’s stood the test of timeProduct:walkers crispsCompany:walkersLaunch date:circa 1950Since Walkers Crisps was first developed, the brand has become a national institution and it...
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Result! And we will fight on
Leading independents and wholesalers expressed joy and surprise at the Office of Fair Trading’s intention to refer the grocery market to the Competition Commission for a more detailed investigation.Bob Surridge, MD of Anglian Convenience...
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Tayloring MBL to fit
Can Budgens really juggle an ambitious divestment and expansion plan at the same time? Rachel Barnes talks to Musgrave Budgens Londis MD Mike TaylorIt’s been two years since Budgens announced it was to sell off its corporate-owned...
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Graceful flavours
Water companies are luring consumers to water with a focus on functional benefits and associations with foodBuoyed by consumers turning away from carbonated soft drinks, the flavoured market is up 2.4%, according to TNS. MBL...
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Hot House flowers with independents
Landmark’s Hot House scheme is giving independent retailers a chanceto compete, says Ronan HegartyBuying group Landmark Wholesale is in talks with its major suppliers to continue development of its Hot House initiative...
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PGIs might fly
Could the protected name bandwagon get out of hand? Richard Clarke reportsThe battle for the right to make Melton Mowbray pork pies will resume next week. On March 14, Northern Foods will request leave to appeal against a decision by...
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Foodservice is the way to go, say wholesalers
Wholesalers claim foodservice represents the best opportunity for them to grow their business, according to The Grocer’s latest reader panel.The vast majority (80%) of the leading wholesalers that were surveyed said foodservice would form a...
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Promoting Irish heritage is given the green light
Irish meat is a strong export to the UK and its producers are proud to use the image of the Emerald Isle to promote itIrish meat suppliers have enjoyed a strong reputation in the UK, having survived unscathed through both the BSE and...
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Walkers scores unhealthy own goal
Walkers is facing an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) following complaints from the public about its latest crisp advertising campaign.The ASA confirmed that it had received a handful of calls from consumers objecting...
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Poland scores a hat-trick of lagers
Poland’s second biggest beer brand is making its debut in the UK off-trade.Okocim, produced at the Okocim brewery and named after the town from which it originates, will be launching into the UK off-trade in 50cl bottles. The original...
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Local hero thrives
A new home delivery business in North Yorkshire is bucking the trend of multiple grocers forcing smaller players out of the market.Crofter’s Foods, which sells a range of local produce such as cooked meats, sausages, pies and organic...
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Iceland on the prowl
Iceland has launched its nationwide campaign to acquire stores, writing to property agents enquiring about leasehold, freehold and joint development opportunities.It is targeting 123 towns in the UK as potential sites for store acquisitions,...
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The Morrisons shirts are off for Scottish players
Morrisons has confirmed that it will not be renewing its sponsorship of the Scottish national football team when its contract runs out in July.The retailer inherited the four-year contract to be a main sponsor of the Scottish national football...
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Norwood needs a supermarket
While the press is filled with stories about how supermarket expansion is killing towns, it makes a refreshing change to hear a different story.The Grocer (February 11) reported that retailers in Upper Norwood, near Croydon in South London, are...