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Plumrose sees investment return
The thought of being monitored Big Brother-style 24/7 is bound to make some suppliers groan. But Arrowsight chief executive Adam Aronson claims Remote Video Auditing offers major benefits to meat processors. “We break our business into two...
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Irish running short of potatoes
Consumers in the Irish Republic will be forced to pay more for their potatoes over the next few months, the Irish Farmers’ Association has warned.According to the chairman of its potato committee, John Sheridan, supplies of last year’s crop...
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Landsburgh to leave SGF
Scott Landsburgh has announced that he is quitting his post as chief executive of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation after five years in the job.He will be leaving the SGF on September 23 to pursue other business interests. Landsburgh took up the...
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Uncomfortable reading matter
Will retailers get a glossy future out of the OFT’s magazine proposals? Rod Addy reportsYet, with the OFT’s consultation closing on June 17, concerns remain, particularly over whether the proposals will only benefit larger...
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Return to TV for Midori
Midori melon liqueur is returning to the UK’s television screens for the first time in 15 years.The green drink will feature in television commercial showing in Scotland from June 1. The campaign is centred around the new series of Big...
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Now you can wok ‘n’ roll
Blue Dragon is introducing a radical concept in noodles – squares that roll up into tubes when they are cooked.The shape of Rice Noodle Squares means they can hold more sauce and deliver a “greater intensity of flavour”, according to the Thai...
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A Northern showcase
As part of the ongoing challenge to raise the profile of beer in the UK, a new consumer show is being launched.The Great Northern Beer and Fine Food Weekend will be running for two days in October 2005 at The Yorkshire Showground, showcasing...
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Slow on summer specials
Summer salad weather is almost here, but the six major retailers have been slow to come up with special offers on sauces and salad dressings – in fact, Stockwatch found only one in 10 lines on promotion out of an average of 120 SKUs.Clearly,...
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Danone quits brewing business
Danone has sold its 33.34% stake in Spanish brewery Mahou to the brewer’s majority family shareholders in a deal worth €600m.Mahou brands include San Miguel, varieties of Mahou and Laiker.The food group has been slowly turning its...
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Woolworths and Metcash eye Foodland
Australian retailer Woolworths and grocer wholesaler Metcash Trading could make a joint offer for Foodland Associated.Media reports suggest that if the bid goes ahead Woolworths would acquire Foodland’s New Zealand supermarket chain, while...
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Brighter future for Mace?
Mace will now be unified under one owner in England, Wales and Scotland for the first time – following Somerfield's decision on Friday to sell its interest in the c-store brand to Palmer & Harvey McLane. Somerfield bought the rights to the...
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Tesco non-food sales overtake M&S
Marks and Spencer has been dealt a blow ahead of its full-year results tomorrow with news that Tesco has overtaken the retailer in sales of non-food products.A survey conducted by retail consultancy Verdict Research found that Tesco sold...
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Licensing: 95% still silent
The lack of response from retailers who must reapply to sell alcohol has been quantified by local government research, sparking fears of licensing black holes nationwide.Retailers must update their existing premise licences and apply for...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesLokal’s flavour is produced by a combination of malt, aromatic hops and mineral water sourced from one of the deepest aquifers in the world.Chris Pacey,...
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Why OFT is eyeing acquisitions
The Office of Fair Trading has questioned 23 of the 114 Safeway compact stores acquired by Somerfield. So why have these particular stores been called in?CACI has built catchments around each of the stores and modelled local grocery...
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Robinsons adds tropical for kids
Britvic is adding a tropical flavour to its kids’ Robinsons Fruit Shoot drinks range in June as part of increased investment behind the brand.Robinsons Fruit Shoot Tropical No Added Sugar is the fifth flavour in the range and goes on-shelf in...
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Drinks advertising under scrutiny
Pressure is mounting for alcohol advertising to become more restrained, according to senior industry figures.Speaking at the London International Wine & Spirits Fair this week, David Poley, director of compliance and good practice at the...
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Independents’ days ain’t over yet
More closures are looming, but a new report from IGD shows the independent sector remains pretty resilient, as Rachel Barnes reportsThere are chinks of light ahead for the independent convenience sector as the rate of yearly store...