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FPC accentuates the positive
‘Eat in Colour’ is to be the strapline for a planned new promotional campaign designed to boost consumption of fresh produce.Trade body the Fresh Produce Consortium hopes fruit and vegetable suppliers will commit £1.8m over the next four years...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Mum’s IngredientsCompany: HeinzPrice: £1.19 for a 2x80g packMum’s Ingredients are jars of steamed and puréed core ingredients...
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Adventure kits are matter of taste
Drinkers will now be able to learn wine tasting techniques from the comfort of their own homes. Tasting-kit producer Blue Tree has teamed up with winemaker Ernst & Julio Gallo and wine expert Joe Wadsack to produce the first in a series of...
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A fresh look at choc aisle
Premium puds brand Gü is launching an indulgent range of fresh chocolates which are kept in the fridge and is also considering moving into the ambient aisles.The company hopes to appeal to Christmas shoppers with Gü Posh Liquid Caramel Chocs,...
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Big prizes for all
Convenience leaders believe the sector has huge growth potential if capability and execution become inspirational, says Siân HarringtonGiven the chance to ask a room full of convenience multiples, independents and suppliers any...
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Irish anger over Tesco ambition
A report that Tesco is planning a 1100m expansion in the Irish Republic has alarmed rivals who fear a small store wipe-out.Tara Buckley, director general of RGDATA, the independent grocers’ body, said it was “disturbing that in its bid for...
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The Guag archipelago
It may come as a surprise to the geneticists who recently completed mapping the human genome, but I reckon they left one out. I’ve had a good look, but can’t find any mention of the ‘Guag’ gene, which is a pity because I’m certain it exists and is...
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Asda foray doesn’t faze rivals
Grocers in Northern Ireland are prepared for the Wal-Mart backed new arrival, says Ronan HegartyAsda’s arrival on the Northern Irish grocery scene is the most significant retailing development in the province since the UK supermarkets...
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Scotmid axes jobs
Scotmid is to shed 170 jobs and close two food stores as it attempts to shore up the now loss-making operation.The Edinburgh-based co-operative has reported a pre-tax loss of £2m, after exceptional items and financing costs, for the six months...
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Bars in their eyes, but where?
Cereal bars is an interesting category. It is relatively new for shoppers and there is a degree of confusion as to what is a cereal bar and what is a biscuit bar. In one retailer, the products were split into cereal bars beside the cereal...
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Battle over forecourt deals
Tesco’s acquisition of the former Safeway forecourts is still sparking opposition at both national and local levels, even though the number it now proposes to buy is down to 21 from 30.The Office of Fair Trading is to decide on whether to...
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Turkey import ‘cancer’ blasted
One of the UK’s leading turkey producers has launched a scathing attack on buyers who source meat from overseas.Andy Lewins, joint MD of Cranberry Foods, said Britain’s turkey sector had shrunk dramatically in the past 12 years and would...
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FDF blasts nutrient model
The Food and Drink Federation has launched a scathing attack on the Food Standards Agency’s nutrient profiling model for children’s food, which it claims could burden the industry with £1bn in reformulation costs.In its submission to the FSA’s...
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The return of a blockbuster
Anuga’s 10 specialised trade shows under one roof are this year being expanded to cover even more areas. Stefan Chomka reportsWhen a food and drink exhibition can boast the fact that it is ‘10 specialised trade shows under one...
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Bored of the same old...?
There is unrest among the new breed of sauce & condiment makers at the dominance of traditional lines on the fixture, says Jaq BaylesIt may be a £537m category that attracts 98.5% of all households [TNS Superpanel 52 w/e July 17,...
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The bottle to stay for good?
Is the rise of the designer beer sustainable or simply the latest passing fad? Sonya Hook reportsCompetitions are the way forward for small brewers, says Glynn DavisThe beer aisles are finally getting a good shake-up...
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Farmers take on brands in dairy
One of the country’s biggest farmer-owned co-operatives, Dairy Farmers of Britain, is hoping to challenge the likes of Cathedral City and Cravendale with a foray into brands.Owned by 3,250 farmers, the group has ambitions to become a major...
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Two new directors for bread specialist team
Branded bread maker Warburtons has named Roz Cuschieri as commercial director. Cuschieri takes up her new role with immediate effect and will be responsible for sales, marketing and category marketing.She has been at Warburtons for seven...
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Flying the British flag with FFB
Food from Britain, which is responsible for organising British stands at the show, says that the British contingent at Anuga this year will be as strong as ever.According to FFB, many British companies choose to showcase their products under...
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The way the cookie is crumbling for Burton’s
Paul Kitchener has transformed Burton’s Foods from a bland player into an exciting innovator. Stefan Chomka reportsPaul Kitchener’s two children must think themselves pretty lucky. As chief executive of Burton’s Foods, Kitchener has...