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Tesco snatches triple Gold
The Grocer News TeamTesco emerged triumphant from The Grocer Gold Awards 2005 after scooping a hat-trick of prizes, including the two most coveted accolades.Britain’s number one retailer was named Grocer of the Year and Britain’s Favourite...
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Management shake up for reshaped Grampian
Following the restructuring of its business into three distinct units, Grampian Country Food Group has announced a reshuffling of its management team.Grampian said that the shuffle was designed to put in place a streamlined management team and...
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Grampian pushes for a rise
The price of meat in supermarkets could rise if processor Grampian Country Food Group succeeds in persuading supermarkets to pay more for its products.The Grampian sales force has begun negotiating with the multiples in a bid to win a 6%...
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Vegetarian sizzles for the griddle
Basil Pesto & Goats’ Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetable are the first launches under vegetarian food producer Cauldron Foods’ chilled range of premium grills.The grills have been developed for the barbecue season, with a recipe that makes...
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Growth tactics? Simple!
Asda president Andy Bond spells out his agenda to Julian HuntAndy Bond is in bullish mood. With sales and market share slipping in recent months, an apparent shift in promotional strategy now under way and difficulties finding new...
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Thumbs up for ID scheme
Most independent retailers who took part in a survey believed that ID cards were a good ideaThe controversial issue of ID cards has become deeply entangled in party politics, but it will have a huge impact on retailers and how they...
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Morrisons under pressure
Investors in Morrisons have called on the retailer’s board not to let short-term problems get in the way of much-needed corporate governance reforms.David Somerlinck, of City investors Pension Investment Research Consultants, said: “There still...
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Talking Point
Alistair Smith, co-ordinator of Banana Link, says those at the bottom of the banana supply chain are not getting a fair dealMore and more Britons want to buy food that is produced in a way that respects the health, safety and dignity of farmers...
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Raising the standard
Suppliers are being urged to get their skates on and their act together for the new version of the BRC Global Standards, says Beth BrooksFood and drink suppliers are rushing to get their premises inspected before version four of the...
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Working week
>>kate needham of richmond foodsIt’s been a great week for Richmond Foods’ marketing director Kate Needham.Not only has she been collecting a host of prizes on behalf of the company at the British Frozen Food Federation’s...
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Premier’s Kappler speaks out
Food scares such as the Sudan 1 crisis are an issue for the whole food and drink industry, Premier Foods’ non-executive chairman David Kappler says in an exclusive interview with The Grocer this week.He was reluctant to comment on the scare...
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Tesco triumphs at Grocer Gold Awards
Tesco swept the board at The Grocer Gold Awards last night – winning the top two prizes and the category award for best consumer initiative.Tesco was named Grocer of the Year and Britain's Favourite Supermarket at the awards dinner, held at...
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Stake-building rumours lift M&S shares
Shares in Marks and Spencer continued to rise yesterday as rumours mounted that an Icelandic group was building a 3% stake in the retailer.Shares in M&S rose 5p to finish at 351.75p, with 23.8 million shares changing hands during...
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Mobile top-ups boost PayPoint
PayPoint has seen a 34% increase in pre-tax profits to £8.06m in full-year results to March 31.The group said that the increase was due to the success of electronic mobile phone top-ups.Turnover rose from £67.1m to £89m for the...
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Industry recognised in honours list
The work of individuals from all sectors of the industry has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list.Eddie Thompson, chair of the Scottish Retail Consortium, is awarded an OBE for services to the grocery industry.David...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Frozen mini viennoiserieCompany: DélifrancePrice: £1.89 for a bag of 10Consumer’s...
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Quorn plans NPD after buyout
Meat-free brand Quorn plans to hit the grocery market with a spate of new product development after its purchase by Premier Foods this week.Nick Hughes, MD of Marlow Foods, which was acquired by Premier for £172m, told The Grocer that there was...
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Chip & PIN roll-out in chaos
The roll-out of chip & PIN is causing chaos among some independent retailers as they battle with problems over data processing.In particular, independents working with Girobank on chip & PIN transactions have reported difficulties...