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A new generation of total nutters
As the original cereal bars celebrate their last quarter of a century, muffins and donuts join the popularity stakesIt’s 25 years since we were first introduced to the now ubiquitous cereal bars, when Jordans launched Crunchy, and...
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going solo
New research shows that 35% of all UK households will be single-person within 15 years. Siân Harrington looks at the implications for supermarketsMore than one in three UK households will comprise people living alone in 15 years’...
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Is Heinz in a pickle?
It’s Branston vs Heinz in the battle of the beans, says Claire HuThe slogan ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’ could soon change in consumers’ minds to ‘Beanz Might Also Mean Branston’. In one of the biggest food brand clashes of recent years,...
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Hit or Miss?
>>How is one of 2004’s top launches faring?Product:Snack-a-jacks mini bitesCompany:QuakerLaunch date:July 2004Quaker’s decision last year to relaunch its Spudz brand under its Snack-a-Jacks umbrella...
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McCain spices up its micro range
McCain has revamped its frozen microwave range with the launch of Southern Fried chicken wings as well as the introduction of an improved Micro Pizza offering.The wings, which are covered in a mix of herb and spiced breadcrumbs, come in a 135g...
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School snack law ‘unclear’
Food manufacturers could be granted a part reprieve as foods low in salt and fat may be exempt from the ban on crisps, chocolates and fizzy drinks in school vending machines.A footnote in the School Meals Review Panel’s report, which education...
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Lost in transformation?
As the conversion of former Safeway stores nears completion, the experts deliver their verdict on Morrisons. Ronan Hegarty reportsMorrisons has reached the end game in its conversion programme of former Safeway stores. By the end of...
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Roll out the Luxus
Brand owner and distributor Barrel Booze is launching a range of Belgian lagers for independent retailers in time for Christmas.The new Luxus range is designed to complement its Primus range to give it a full portfolio of Belgian lagers. It is...
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Research Notes
>> the industry’s gone crackersBiscuitsThe total biscuits market is growing by 4.1% year-on-year in value terms, ahead of volume growth at 2.3%. This is a result of households purchasing more. Driving sectors are crackers...
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Supplier Spotlight
In 2003, Ian Jalland wanted to get public liability insurance for some farmland he had bought the year before. But his insurer told him he needed livestock on the land to qualify, so he acquired three Jacob sheep.Two years later, Jalland is ...
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Sainsbury splits with IT provider
Sainsbury has announced that it is ending its IT outsourcing deal with Accenture after five years.Despite many of the supermarket's performance issues of recent years being blamed on Accenture’s systems, Sainsbury said it had been...
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Cake’s down at RHM
RHM, the makers of Hovis, Mr Kipling and Bisto is expected to announce half-year pre-tax profits of £70m for the six months to October 29, up 7% on the same period last year.It will announce its full interim results on December 14, but said...
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Chicken recall
Waitrose has issued a product recall for several chicken lines following a possible contamination of salmonella in its own label Sweet Chilli Mini Fillets 200g.The retailer has also removed five other own brand chicken lines as well as Moy...
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Own label excellence rewarded!
A new awards scheme is being launched this week by The Grocer to reward the very best in own label product development.One of the unique features of The Grocer Own Label Excellence Awards is that consumers will have a say in deciding the...
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Feta must be Greek
The European Court of Justice’s decision that the feta name can only be used by Greek cheesemakers has been slammed by producers in the UK, Denmark and Germany. The UK’s only producer of feta, claimed that the verdict would lead to job...
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Tesco and Asda take on the designers
Tesco and Asda are looking to take on designer labels with new cut-price jeans.Both chains have launched designer inspired denims for less than £20. A Tesco spokeswoman said that its new Cherokee jeans range is the clothing equivalent of its...
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New Pimm’s for winter
Diageo is seeking to turn Pimm’s into an all year round drink with the launch of Pimm’s Winter No 3.It is described as a fruit cup with a subtle hint of orange zest and spices. The drink which is being launched this week will be supported by...
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Chemical discovered in Volvic mineral water
The Food Standards Agency has launched an investigation into the possible contamination of two bottles of its Volvic mineral water.Danone Waters, the producer of Volvic said that a 44-year old woman in London has complained of a burning...
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Tesco's BP/Safeway deal cleared
The Office of Fair Trading has waved through Tesco’s acquisition of 21 former BP/Safeway petrol stations from Morrisons.The retailer has announced plans to convert the stores to its Express convenience format. The deal originally involved 30...