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Uniq appoints Eaton as chief executive officer
Geoff Eaton has been appointed chief executive officer of Uniq.Eaton joins from international service business ISIS Research, where he was chief executive.Prior to this he was with engineering company Tomkins, where he held numerous roles...
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Cheesewright, Clarke returning to Asda fold
David Cheesewright and Andy Clarke are returning to the Asda fold as the number two retailer aims to become a leaner, meaner fighting machine.
Asda president Andy Bond drafted in the duo after admitting this week that the company had “got a bit… -
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Two senior assistants to drive Scotmid
Scotmid’s chief executive John Brodie has made two new senior appointments to help him take the Scottish co-op society forward.Colin McLean, former MD of Boots Services, signed on the dotted line this week to become Scotmid’s head of trading....
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Nisa boosts its supply base
Buying group Nisa-Today’s has doubled its supplier base for fresh produce by appointing six additional fruit and vegetable suppliers.The company said the move marked a shift towards suppliers who specialised in specific areas. The new...
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Convenience: the new battleground
Despite the multiples’ entry into convenience, there is still plenty of scope for growth for other retailers – if suppliers adapt their products and packaging, delegates at the conference heard.Somerfield head of formats Doug Hall identified...
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Meantime spices up specialist beers
Meantime microbrewery has reformulated its chocolate and coffee beers and put up the price in order to offer a more premium product.
Alistair Hook, owner of the London brewery, said that while the original products, which were available… -
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‘The best on offer’
The first Israeli Maya and Shelly mangoes of the year are expected in stores this week.The varieties are being imported by Birmingham-based company Minor Weir & Willis for sale from now until September. The Maya season lasts until mid...
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Better for shoppers and better for suppliers
Healthier spreads and functional lines are growing in importance and penetration as consumers worry more about their wellbeingThe ongoing debate regarding the safety of hydrogenated fats and trans fatty acids as well as saturated and...
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Lidl takes on protesters in bid for store support
Lidl is turning the tables on residents protesting against supermarket store openings – by striking up its own list of supporters’ names.The discounter has launched a petition and held an open day in an effort to drum up support for a new store...
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Cross-border quota bids looming
Milk quotas may soon be traded between EU states, a move that could leave processors in the UK desperately short of raw material.Farmers across Europe are gearing up to test the mettle of Brussels by attempting to buy quota cross-border....
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But I do like a little bit of…
British consumers have become enthusiastic about premium spreads, while regular lines are in the doldrums. Jackie Mitchell reportsThe UK’s love affair with butter shows no sign of abating.Once the whipping boy of health campaigns...
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Chicken bites for fridge raiders
Kerry Foods is moving its Mattessons chilled meats brand into new snacking territory in an attempt to wrestle market share from brands such as Unilever’s Peperami.Fridge Raiders Chicken Bites are bite-sized chicken pieces that Kerry said would...
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A place in the sun for brands
As with other seasonal products, suncare is an interesting category to research. Will there be a rush to buy and will the shoppers find sufficient stocks? And when should the promotions commence? Or will it be a slow and gradual response where the...
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Tayto (NI) remains a thriving business
from Stephen Allen, marketing manager Tayto (NI) LtdSir; In last week’s issue you carried an article entitled ‘Last Tayto plant closes’ (p12), which referred to the closure of a crisp factory owned by the C&C Group in the Republic...
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The return to farmhouse butter
Speciality butter is winning consumers over thanks to its premium image, and the appeal of taste and natural qualitiesSpeciality butter sales continue to rise, partly due to endorsement by celebrity chefs and a growing consumer desire...
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Sencha Green gets camomile line
Jacksons is adding a camomile version to its green tea range.The company said consumers were increasingly drinking speciality and quality teas on an everyday basis.The Sencha Green Tea range is a blend of Chinese and Indonesian teas, which...
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On the Campaign Trail
>>Maltesers for sitcom fans… Kiss for new onken yoghurt… Malibu keeps it in perspective… Bernard Matthews goes beyond essentials…Budget £1m Manufacturer MasterfoodsMaltesersChocolate bitesize brand Maltesers...
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Cappuccino a hit in a carton
Coffee-lovers can get a caffeine hit with a new cappuccino product in a carton.It comes in original and creamy varieties and is being brought to the UK by Zappuccino this summer, after a successful launch in Spain.The coffee, which can be...
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cardboard can work - but prove it
from Colin Harper, MD, Storecheck MarketingSir; Following your well rounded article ‘In-store TV: will it prove a turn-off?’ (The Grocer, June 25, p32), I note a letter from Paul Monk (‘TV is just one part of the in-store mix’,...
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Commodities Update: tomatoes, fruit, fish
Good tomato pack dueItalian tomato processors are gearing up for another good pack as weather conditions have proved to be relatively favourable.But one Naples source warned: “We are not out of the woods yet. Talk of prices similar to last...