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Healthy options drive innovation
Following the success of low-fat sprays, more ambitious oil products are emerging that take advantage of consumers’ desire to eat well – including one pitched at smoothie drinkersStartling innovation isn’t exactly the hallmark of oil...
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The Saturday Essay
>>The New skills strategy Aims to match training courses to industry needs, says Paul Wilkinson
The government’s Skills White Paper 2005, which sets out a strategy for ensuring employees have the skills that their employers need,… -
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Old Favourites
>>A Cuppa that’s stood the test of timeProduct:PG TipsCompany:Unilever Uk FoodsLaunch date:1869Famous as a nation of tea drinkers, the Brits have not been short of brands, or own-label products, to...
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Fry’s not the limit
Oil sales are at record levels, but with stores cutting margins to shift more stock, suppliers risk getting squeezed. Mick Whitworth reportsIt has been a turbulent year for oils. Top-line sales of the favourite, olive oil, appear...
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Galbani lightens up with Ricotta
The trend towards lighter and healthier cheeses has inspired Galbani to come out with the first spreadable Ricotta.Santa Lucia Ricottine is available in a variety of Italian flavours including Naturale, Pomodoro with sun-ripened tomatoes and...
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From GDP to goodness
People management and corporate social responsibility have become an integral part of good business performance, argues Duncan BrownWell, what an excellent and productive summer this is turning out to be. What?! I hear...
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German push for Riesling
A consumer campaign due to be run by Wines of Germany aims to make Riesling the wine of choice this summer.The campaign – ‘Are you a Riesling short of a picnic?’ – aims to promote the varietal through sampling activities at open-air picnic...
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Go nuts for speciality oils
From humble beginnings, niche products offer consumers health benefits while distributors welcome the high marginsSpecialities such as sesame seed, walnut, almond and avocado oil are delivering the biggest year-on-year growth in...
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Pollock the next great white hope
The drive to raise the profile of sustainably sourced fish on supermarket shelves and in consumers’ diets is intensifying with Unilever’s decision to roll out Marine Stewardship Council-certified pollock across Europe in the next six months.The...
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Hartley’s launches in snacks
Premier Foods is trialling a range of smoothies and fruit bars for children under its Hartley’s label in a drive to create a £50m brand within the next three years.The products are being sold in multiples in Birmingham, Nottingham, Stoke and...
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Spring water from Iceland
A mineral water which is touted as one of the purest in the world is crossing the North Atlantic ocean from Iceland.Icelandic Glacial is sourced from the Ölfus spring – formed by a volcanic eruption 4,500 years ago – which is shielded from...
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Poland’s supply impact is set to mushroom
The boss of Morrisons’ mushroom supplier says the appointment of a Polish woman to head up its producer group indicates that Poland is to become a far more significant player in the UK market.C John Smith, MD of marketing and distribution...
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Tesco to invest in sports sites
Tesco has vowed to invest significantly in improving local sporting facilities across the country in areas where its new store developments eat into playing fields.Tesco property spokesman Andrew Slight said although it always tried to avoid...
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Ridge to oversee Londis in south
Musgrave Budgens Londis has appointed Tim Ridge as Londis regional director for south west England and south Wales. Ridgehas joined from One Stop, where he was a regional manager for three years. Prior to that he worked in various store...
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Mace steps up NI store roll-out
J&J Haslett, which operates the Mace symbol in Northern Ireland, is set to step up the roll-out of its new Mace Express format.It is planning to open 50 Mace Express stores in the province over the next three years. The first store was...
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Maldon salt, and pepper, on the table
After more than 120 years producing only salt, the Essex-based Maldon Crystal Salt Company is diversifying into premium organic pepper, herbs and spices.The company, which is highly regarded by chefs for its flaky-textured Maldon sea salt,...
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Tapping new sources of oil
Distributors of authentic recipes from Greece and Jordan are out to prove their olive oil is better than Italian brandsWhile Italy and Spain remain the major producers of extra virgin olive oils, Greece is also a significant supplier,...
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Research Notes
>> speciality oils will deliver future growthThe oils market is valued at £179m, and has grown by 4% in the past year. With standard cooking oils declining slightly in value terms, it has been left to premium sectors, namely...
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One strike and they’re out
Union discontent within the distribution networks of the multiples has led to strikes at several depots. Glynn Davis looks at the surge in activityTrade union activity has increased dramatically over the past six months, with few of...
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Stores in tug of war for online prize
Research shows there’s still room for growth in online retailing, with supermarkets keen to capitalise on the opportunities – and making strides to iron out problems. Rod Addy reportsFree deliveries. Deep discounts on orders. Non-food...