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Charges against ex-SSL bosses dropped
A High Court judge has thrown out allegations of fraud against five former directors SSL, the maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footwear.The case centred on allegations of a trade-loading fraud and inflated profits at SSL. The High Court...
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Britvic goes public
Soft drinks company Britvic has gone public. The company floated this morning at 230p per share. This was in the middle of the expected range and values the company at £494m.The maker of Tango and J20 drinks originally said that it planned...
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Rémy Cointreau to drop Bols
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau is planning to sell its Bols branded liqueurs.The group, which makes Rémy Martin cognac, said it wished to focus on key premium brands and revealed that it was involved in exclusive talks with an investment...
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Unwins sells 40 stores
Troubled off-licence chain Unwins is selling 40 stores and plans to close several others.The chain, which has been hit by a series of problems over recent months, has temporarily closed stores due to staff shortages and reports claim that...
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Tesco claims delay inquiry
New claims that Tesco could have breached planning consents and attempted to entice shoppers away from local retailers has delayed an inquiry into the future of the high street by up to a month.The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group...
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Irish retailers face 10% pay demand from union
Multiples in the Irish Republic are facing a 10% pay hike claim by Mandate, the union representing 40,000 retail staff.According to Mandate general secretary John Douglas, the claim, which would mean a €40-a-week increase for senior staff,...
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Irish retailers face 10% pay demand from union
Multiples in the Irish Republic are facing a 10% pay hike claim by Mandate, the union representing 40,000 retail staff.According to Mandate general secretary John Douglas, the claim, which would mean a €40-a-week increase for senior staff,...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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All aboard the Orient express
Asia Pacific has become the centre of attention for many grocery chains. Glynn Davis finds out whyAsia Pacific has become a real focus for global grocery chains, what with Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour all having a crack at one or...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: césu special exportCompany: césu AlusPrice: £1.49 per bottleAvailable in 500ml bottles, Césu Special Export is an authentic...
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Action on road pricing plan met with caution
Industry associations have given a cautious welcome to the government’s first steps towards introducing a national road pricing scheme.The Department for Transport this week awarded seven local authorities a share of more than £7m to explore...
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Action on road pricing plan met with caution
Industry associations have given a cautious welcome to the government’s first steps towards introducing a national road pricing scheme.The Department for Transport this week awarded seven local authorities a share of more than £7m to explore...
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Luxardo adds colour to sambuca line
Luxardo has two more sambuca varieties to launch into the off-trade, along with plans to boost its promotional activity for 2006.The 38% abv aniseed-based drink will now be available in cranberry and cinnamon, both priced in line with its other...
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Luxardo adds colour to sambuca line
Luxardo has two more sambuca varieties to launch into the off-trade, along with plans to boost its promotional activity for 2006.The 38% abv aniseed-based drink will now be available in cranberry and cinnamon, both priced in line with its other...
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Adult entertainments
Sharp manufacturers have spotted the potential of formats for the grown-ups that make sophisticated nibbling easyPerhaps the biggest news in the cheese market over the past year has been the emergence of the adult snacking...
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Adult entertainments
Sharp manufacturers have spotted the potential of formats for the grown-ups that make sophisticated nibbling easyPerhaps the biggest news in the cheese market over the past year has been the emergence of the adult snacking...
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Aptamil milk advert falls foul of ASA
Baby food and milk suppliers may have to tread even more carefully in advertising products in the future, after a ruling against Milupa for its new Aptamil Growing Up Milk.The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by a doctor...
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Aptamil milk advert falls foul of ASA
Baby food and milk suppliers may have to tread even more carefully in advertising products in the future, after a ruling against Milupa for its new Aptamil Growing Up Milk.The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by a doctor...
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Big African beer comes to the UK
Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...
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Big African beer comes to the UK
Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...