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You’ll have it in writing...
All four major multiples have told The Grocer they promise to get more details of their deals with suppliers down in writing, amid recriminations that the latest OFT review into the supermarkets code of practice, published this week, was a...
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Coca-Cola MD to up brand
Kevin Warren, managing director of Coca-Cola Enterprises, is aiming to put the brand back on top of the consumers’ agenda.In an exclusive interview with The Grocer, Warren said that he wants to build the soft drinks industry back to its...
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Whitworths buys Sundora Foods
Whitworths has bought dried fruit and nut company Sundora Foods for an undisclosed amount.As part of the deal, Whitworths will transfer all production at Sundora’s Pocklington-based factory to its own factory in Irthlingborough,...
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UK drinking more alcohol at home
UK consumers are drinking more alcoholic drinks at home and eating less fruit and vegetables, a government report has shown.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ 2003-04 Expenditure and Food Survey found that the purchase...
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Atkins diet company files for bankruptcy
Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the low-carb Atkins diet, has filed for bankruptcy protection.The US-based group reportedly owes $300m (£170m) and has asked the US courts for protection from creditors.The filing follows the...
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Tesco top of personal finance market
Tesco is the top new entrant in the personal finance market, a Mintel report will show today.The report, Non-Traditional Providers in Financial Services, found that Tesco Personal Finance has won 4.6 million customer accounts since it...
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Tongues are a-changing
Wrigley is making a determined effort to turn the mouths of the nation’s children different colours with a limited edition bubble gum.Available for six months, Hubba Bubba Colours uses a recipe that turns the tongue blue or green, depending on...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Corky’s SmoothieCompany: Global BrandsPrice: 99p per bottleCorky’s Smoothie range from Global Brands is aimed at...
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An ugly turn for alcohol ad gag
Disastrous consequences for the drinks trade could be in store if a clampdown on advertising continues to escalate, according to a leading industry expert.Pete Brown, a drinks consultant who previously worked on ads for Stella Artois, said more...
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Getting ahead in the health game
Crisps are in 40% of lunchboxes, and manufacturers have risen to the challenge of making them healthier for childrenForty per cent of lunchboxes contain crisps, according to TNS, and crisps and snacks suppliers have been pulling out...
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Probiotic pluses aimed at kids
One-shot probiotic drinks are no longer the preserve of adults with the launch of a version aimed specifically at children by Yoplait Dairy Crest.Petits Filous Plus is a daily-dose yoghurt drink that contains bacteria to help keep children’s...
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Out with the Aldi
Aldi has unveiled a bold new blueprint for a more upmarket offer, says James DurstonAfter a decade of near media silence, German hard discounter Aldi has finally spoken. Last week it invited The Grocer to the opening of its new store...
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Aldi takes itself upmarket
Aldi is to spend £500m in the UK building new stores and refurbishing existing stores in a move that it hopes will turn its image into one appealing to middle Britain.According to Tony Baines, MD for group buying, Aldi’s ambition is to tempt...
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Hot can make all the difference
A carefully thought out hot food offer has the potential to generate high levels of repeat custom for convenience storesThere’s nothing quite like the smell of a hot sausage roll to get the juices flowing which is why so many...
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Fresh ammo fuels Irish ‘rip-off’ row
Multiples in the Irish Republic have again been accused of ripping off both consumers and farmers, with mark-ups on basic foodstuffs said to exceed 200%.The hotly disputed claim has been made by the Republic’s main opposition party, Fine Gael,...
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Hearty traditional fare retains its appeal
Traditional snacks based around meat and cheese retain their hold on men, while women want something healthierAdults, in particular men, are considerably more important to the lunchbox category than children. According to TNS,...
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Ardèche raises its profile
A wine region of the southern Rhône in France has launched a PR campaign to raise awareness of its wines in the UK.The Association 2000 Vins d’Ardèche, a group representing more than 70 independent wine producers and most co-operatives in the...
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Mini Pringles version arrives
Pringles is embarking on an assault on the everyday crisps and snacking category by launching a mini-version in single portion packs, in what it claims is the biggest launch in the market for years.Hitting the shelves on September 12, Mini...
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John West turns arty
John West is trying to net a more upmarket image for its new Scottish-sourced tinned sardines with a design featuring a painting of the sea.The ‘Raging Sea’, by young artist Ewa Polanek, shows the area where the sardines are caught and will be...