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Produce World acquisition
UK grower and packer Produce World has purchased fruit importer British and Brazilian Produce Company.The deal will increase Produce World’s annual turnover from £100m to £130m, said chief executive William Burgess.Produce World is a major...
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Produce World acquisition
UK grower and packer Produce World has purchased fruit importer British and Brazilian Produce Company.The deal will increase Produce World’s annual turnover from £100m to £130m, said chief executive William Burgess.Produce World is a major...
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Aldi targets Scotland
German discounter Aldi is targeting Scotland as it continues to drive its ambitious store roll-out programme.It has just opened three new stores, in Stirling, Carluke in Lanarkshire and Berwick. It has also acquired the site of a former Safeway...
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Aldi targets Scotland
German discounter Aldi is targeting Scotland as it continues to drive its ambitious store roll-out programme.It has just opened three new stores, in Stirling, Carluke in Lanarkshire and Berwick. It has also acquired the site of a former Safeway...
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XB ale goes into bottles
Theakston brewery is launching its XB ale in bottles to sit next to its popular Old Peculier brand.The 4.6% abv XB, previously available only incask format, will be stocked nationwide by several multiples from this month. The 500ml bottles...
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All for a healthy image
Cereal manufacturers are striving to improve their image with lower sugar and salt versionsCereal manufacturers have worked hard in the past year trying to improve the image of their products as a response to media and government...
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All for a healthy image
Cereal manufacturers are striving to improve their image with lower sugar and salt versionsCereal manufacturers have worked hard in the past year trying to improve the image of their products as a response to media and government...
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In profile: Andy Dennis, general manager of Blakemore Wholesale’s flagship C&C in Walsall
Andy Dennis, general manager of Blakemore Wholesale’s flagship 79,000 sq ft C&C depot in Walsall, West Midlands, has a hands-on approach…
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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The assurance facts fast
Assured British Meat has launched an online checker to enable buyers to verify the assurance status of red tractor-approved beef and lamb producers in England.The system searches the membership lists of all recognised red tractor farm assurance...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Salty Dog bites back with a zing
Adult crisps brand Salty Dog is marking its first appearance in the multiples with a new flavour and sharing format.Asda will be the first big retailer to stock the crisps brand from next week in 150g sea salt and sea salt & malt vinegar...
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Back just first casualty at Somerfield, tips City
The surprise ousting of Somerfield chief executive Steve Back in favour of former Asda boss Paul Mason could be the first senior manager departure of many under the new owners.Already The Grocer has learned that former Tesco grocery trading...
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Salty Dog bites back with a zing
Adult crisps brand Salty Dog is marking its first appearance in the multiples with a new flavour and sharing format.Asda will be the first big retailer to stock the crisps brand from next week in 150g sea salt and sea salt & malt vinegar...
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Bargain hunt is over
What now for Bargain Booze after the ECI deal? Rod Addy reportsThe acquisition of Bargain Booze from BWG by venture capitalist ECI Partners for £63.5m means all parties can now get on with the job in hand, after a year in which...
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Bargain hunt is over
What now for Bargain Booze after the ECI deal? Rod Addy reportsThe acquisition of Bargain Booze from BWG by venture capitalist ECI Partners for £63.5m means all parties can now get on with the job in hand, after a year in which...
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Still scope for growth in bars
The phenomenal growth in cereal bar sales has slowed slightly over the past year. Several manufacturers have entered the fray with new products – some more successful than othersCereal bars, which have experienced phenomenal growth in...
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Still scope for growth in bars
The phenomenal growth in cereal bar sales has slowed slightly over the past year. Several manufacturers have entered the fray with new products – some more successful than othersCereal bars, which have experienced phenomenal growth in...
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Tesco plans big Irish warehouse
Tesco has been given the green light to build Ireland’s biggest distribution centre, while arch rival Dunnes Stores is believed to be eyeing sites for its first such facility.It is estimated that Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft king-size warehouse near...