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Asda cheapest – for now
The GROCER 100: june 13, 2005 to august 29, 2005Asda’s determination to retain its crown as the cheapest grocery retailer is paying off, with The Grocer 100 survey showing it has maintained a slender lead over Tesco for the past 12...
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Peru’s growing might in asparagus production
Peruvian asparagus production, the largest in the world, is set to expand by an average of 15% annually over the next five years. This year, Peru’s total exports look set to reach 80,000 tonnes of fresh crop, apart from that shipped to...
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Baileys flavours debut with BAA
Diageo is trialling two new flavours of Baileys Irish Cream, The Grocer can reveal.From this month, Baileys with a hint of Mint Chocolate and Baileys with a hint of Crème Caramel will be available exclusively with BAA’s retail division, World...
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It’s Bach to basics
Lord Bach, Minister for Sustainable Farming, is cautiously optimistic about the future of British agriculture. James Durston reportsThree months into his role as Minister for Sustainable Farming and Food, and Lord Bach of Lutterworth...
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Baugur back in bidding?
Icelandic retail predator Baugur could still be set to sweep up some of Somerfield’s unwanted stores following a takeover, despite pulling out of the bidding war for the chain less than two months ago.That is the verdict of leading analysts...
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Battle to be the biggest fish brand
The competition to capture the biggest share of the key canned fish market is fierce, with the two major brands jockeying for top positionThe battle for supremacy in the biggest sector of the canned goods category, canned fish, is...
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Fairtrade bean first hits market
Cafédirect is tapping into burgeoning consumer thirst for premium, ethically produced hot drinks with the launch of the UK’s first Fairtrade whole coffee bean range.The market leader in Fairtrade hot drinks has developed three products...
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You must beat the bullies
Bullying cannot be tolerated. It is not only upsetting for staff but also seriously impacts on a company’s performance. But don’t jump in at the deep end when tackling it, says Petra CookIt is estimated that almost 19 million working...
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Developed in black and white
A mother of three is bidding to raise the health and quality profile of the frozen food industry by starting a company producing dishes suitable for, and named after, her own family.Wensleydale Foods, a newly set up company in North Yorkshire,...
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Superquinn gets the first of its new blood
Feargal Quinn, who founded the Superquinn chain more than 40 years ago, made his final shopfloor exit last week as new owner Select Holdings, the Irish investor consortium, made its first management appointments.Tom Nolan, a senior executive...
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Drive to shake up canned fruit
More companies are seeing the potential in canned fruit. Sales are up as it starts to ditch its old-fashioned image and attract younger consumers with a focus on the five-a-day messageAlthough market penetration of canned fruit may be...
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Merton centre due for facelift
Sainsbury is nearing the end of a revamp of its former Savacentre hypermarkets with the chain’s kingsize Merton store set to get the latest facelift.Notices at the tired 100,000 sq ft store have gone up showing artists’ impressions of plush new...
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Sachets, swirls and hot cereals
Weetabix is updating its Ready Brek brand for the convenience age by launching the original variant in individual sachets for the first time, as well as extending the range to appeal to a younger generation.Ready Brek Original, which Weetabix...
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Seafood Co set to grow
Major seafood supplier The Seafood Company has been purchased by Canada’s largest seafood company. FPI has acquired the privately held West Sussex-based processor and distributor for C$39.3m (£18m). The deal creates a platform for further...
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Coakley to head IDB
The Irish Dairy Board, the international exporter of Irish dairy products and owner of the Kerrygold brand, has appointed Noel Coakley chief executive.Coakley has been with the IDB for 22 years. He is currently managing director of Adams Foods...
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Coffee debut for Novelli
Jean-Christophe Novelli is exploring further retail channels with the launch this month of a coffee bearing his name.The high-grade restaurant quality espresso and cafetière coffee has been specially created by the French chef.The espresso...
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‘Miracle’ water company needs help to heal itself
‘Miracle’ water brand Lakeland Willow has called in administrators in a bid to save the business. The Lake District company, which had created a loyal following for its ‘natural aspirin’ mineral water brand, is understood to have taken the drastic...
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Groceries order: the final conflict
A massive behind-the-scenes lobbying battle is under way in the Irish Republic over the future of the ban on below-cost selling, which is due to be decided by government and parliament next month. Heading one campaign is the powerful Irish...
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Consumer Insight
Ways beef is consumed nMince accounts for 40% of beef occasions, steak 30% and joints 27%n25% of beef is consumed on Sundays, rising to 63% for beef joints, while 82% of mince is eaten on...
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Convenient nutrition in a tin
Big brands are working to boost the image of canned foods, with the message that canned is just as good as fresh, says Fiona McLellandThere’s a bit of a buzz around the old tin can at the moment as marketers work hard to make the most...