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Asda launches local sourcing showcase
Asda's former trading and marketing director Angela Spindler launched the supermarket's local sourcing showcase event in London yesterday, which was one of her first jobs in her new role as customer and strategy director.Spindler took up her...
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Imperial Tobacco agrees new deal
Imperial Tobacco Group has agreed a new co-marketing and logistics agreement with Philip Morris for the continued sale and distribution of its Marlboro, Chesterfield and Raffles cigarettes in the UK.Imperial Tobacco and Philip Morris...
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Morrisons to close three depots
Morrisons has confirmed that it is closing three of its distribution centres.The supermarket group said that its sites at Aylesford, Bristol and Warrington faced the risk of closure and the 2,500 staff employed there would be encouraged to...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: campo viejo RoséCompany: Allied domecqPrice: £4.99 per bottleCampo Viejo Rosé has been launched as a young, easy-drinking...
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Fire puts Auld Foods out of action
Tesco, Sainsbury and Morrisons could be short of own-label frozen and chilled desserts for a few weeks following a blaze at a Scottish supplier.The fire at Aulds Foods’ Inchinnan factory, in Refrewshire, took firefighters 10 hours to put out,...
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Salt is as low as it can go for now until consumer tastes have adapted
Food manufacturers will be unable to remove much more salt from their products unless consumer tastes catch up.“We are getting to a flat point in the improvement curve,” said Food and Drink Federation president Gavin Neath. “We can’t go further...
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The adventure of discovery
Should speciality food get special treatment in-store or simply get in there with the regular mix?Although Waitrose is famed for its dedicated approach to premium quality sourcing, the other leading multiples are now taking the market...
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Multibuys back on the agenda
On the back of the impressive half-year results from Tesco, this month’s Homescan Tradetrak confirms that Tesco has continued to grow market share in a weakening retail market.Top-line food growth in the multiples slowed in August to 3.4% with...
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Slices for ahealthy heart
Waitrose is stocking a selenium-enriched bread from Nutrilaw.The reformulated loaf goes on shelf in the multiple this month, and has been developed to contain less salt and a lower Glycaemic Index (GI) than the previous version.The...
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Nisa aims to boost meat sales
Nisa retailers will be able to take a bigger slice of the red meat market from next month with the launch of a pre-packed range under the group’s Heritage own-label brand. John Sharpe, managing director of Nisa-Today’s Central Distribution...
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Albertsons no, but US, yes
Tesco is not interested in US supermarket chain Albertsons but has been examining the possibility of entering the US for some time, chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has admitted.Releasing the retailer’s half-year results, Sir Terry denied that...
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Alternative desserts are US
Chicago Town has declared its intentions to become the UK’s leading frozen food brand by branching out into desserts.Seven products are launched on October 3 in a move that will make Chicago Town a complete solution for a night in.Five...
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Origins at the heart of appeal of originality
Authenticity, regionality and heritage are key factors in developing the appeal of overseas speciality foodsAuthenticity, individuality, regionality – for both UK and overseas produce – and extending existing successful categories are...
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Growing diversity winning an army of fans
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair was testament to a growing enthusiasm and interest in quality fareIf the Speciality & Fine Food Fair, held at London’s Olympia earlier this month, is seen as a gauge of the sector’s health, then...
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Aunt Bessie gets on gravy train
Aunt Bessie’s has put the final piece in place to enable consumers to cook a complete dinner from frozen, with the launch of a frozen gravy brand.The company, which already offers pies, roast potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire puddings and a range...
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Regional campaign boosts awareness
Nisa is to support its members in East Anglia with a marketing campaign that extols the benefits of shopping locally. If successful, it could be rolled out to other parts of the UK. MD of commercial services Neil Turton said the drive...
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...come back to us
Justin King has proclaimed Sainsbury’s £10m rebranding as an earthshaking event. Some are not so sure. Rachel Barnes reportsClearly, Sainsbury needs to maintain its momentum of recent months, with like-for-like growth in its past...
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Manor Bakeries has the cure for mince pie fatigue
Manor Bakeries is hoping to appeal to festive revellers who have mince pie fatigue in its Christmas cake innovations.Mr Kipling Cranberry and Orange Whole Cake (rsp: £2.99) and individual Mr Kipling White Chocolate & Cranberry Muffins (rsp:...
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PepsiCo presses on with Cara Beeby
PepsiCo UK and Ireland has appointed Cara Beeby as trade marketing manager.Beeby has worked at Walkers and PepsiCo UK for 10 years, holding a number of roles and working across wholesale, field sales and logistics.She replaces Nicky Seal...
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Biscuits, Italian-style
Loyd Grossman is moving into the biscuit aisles with a range of traditional handmade Italian delicacies aimed at the top end of the market.Working with Rivermill Foods, Grossman went to Tuscany to approve the biscuits, which are made in a small...