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Beer-faced cheek of it
NoFibs says there’s a difference between imported and brewed-under-licence beers. Claire Hu reportsIn the battle to win share of the hearts and wallets of UK beer drinkers, authenticity is becoming an increasingly important marketing...
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Blackmore moves up to newly created Spar post
Spar UK retail director Steve Blackmore has been appointed to the newly created post of supply chain and management information director as the group aims to improve cost effectiveness of supply.Blackmore’s move coincides with this month’s...
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Blueheath in depot deal
Online wholesaler Blueheath, which operates by using space in British Bakeries depots, has bought its first dedicated depot. It has acquired CTM Wholesale in what may be the first of many wholesaler acquisitions.The move confirms earlier...
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Waitrose works with schools to boost kids’ nutrition
Waitrose is building a substantial diet and nutrition education programme for children.The supermarket chain has now established Waitrose Studios in three of its Food & Home branches. The facilities offer free school workshops using...
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Nisa picks up BP contract
Nisa-Today’s has picked up the contract to supply the 31 BP stores left without a stocking partner following the fuel giant’s retail split from Safeway.The wholesaler will begin supplying the stores with a range of ambient, frozen and chilled...
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BPEX ups pressure on imports
Britain’s pork producers have ramped up the pressure in their war on imports of pigmeat.In January, the British Pig Executive (BPEX) began a consumer press advertising drive claiming “two-thirds of imported pork comes from farms that operate...
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Eley to develop Freshway brand
Sandwich and sandwich fillings manufacturer Freshway Foods has appointed Russell Eley as business development manager. His responsibilities will include the development of a ‘smart brand’ concept to enable smaller retailers and foodservice...
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Lyle’s and Soreen link for breakfast
Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Soreen malt loaf have joined forces to create an innovative product for the breakfast table.Lyle’s Golden Syrup Fruit Loaf combines 14% golden syrup with Soreen’s fruit malt loaf and is designed to tap into the breakfast...
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Flying the British flag
Colin Smith faces a challenge: to unite the entire supply chain behind the red tractor scheme. Richard Clarke reportsColin Smith is a busy man. The former chief executive of Safeway is now chairman of discount retailer Poundland and...
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Sumeray named MD of Buckingham
Graham Sumeray has moved from Diageo to take up the position of managing director at Buckingham Vintners.Sumeray worked for Diageo for eight years, latterly as managing director of its new business ventures division and previously business...
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Cadbury to launch Christmas minis
Mini variants of its Roses and Roses Luxury Collection are being launched by Cadbury in time for Christmas to maximise different giving opportunities.The mini cartons are part of Cadbury’s festive plans, which include the rationalisation of...
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Shake up for cakes
McVitie’s Cake Company is aiming to build awareness and drive growth in the burgeoning ‘eat now’ cake category by relaunching its range with six additional products.As with the rest of the McVitie’s portfolio, the cake company has returned to...
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Rivals fear Tesco may pocket cheese price rises
Retailers have not yet reacted to intense lobbying from dairy farmers and processors to secure retail price increases on cheese to help pay for added milk supply chain costs. One stumbling block is thought to be Tesco, because of the amount of...
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Staking a fashion claim
In four years, Tesco has driven prices down 30%. Clothing chief John Hoerner gives a rare interview to Liz HamsonThe problem that clothing has in Tesco is Tesco – it’s a highly productive business,” says clothing chief executive John...
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Coffee prices are set to soar
Coffee prices in supermarkets are set to rise sharply after key exporters warned there would be a shortfall in raw material.Brazil, Colombia and Vietnam have all estimated that the market will be left wanting after poor growing conditions in...
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Consumer Insight
When cucumber is eatennCucumber consumption has increased by 9% in the past yearnFemales of all ages are the key consumers, and 56% of cucumber is eaten for health...
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A fresh look at convenience
Sainsbury has launched a range of convenience meals designed to appeal to time-pressed consumers who prefer fresh food to ready meals.Products in the Fresh to Cook range comprise raw ingredients – a protein and items of prepared fresh produce –...
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Co-op woos discerning with tighter tomato specs
The Co-operative Group said it plans to offer fewer tomato varieties and tighten the specifications given to suppliers. “Customers are becoming more and more discerning,” said salad buyer Carla Fletcher. “Benchmarking tomatoes from all...
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Walsh warns of deal fever
The boss of the world’s largest alcoholic drinks company this week warned that bidders were in danger of paying silly money as further consolidation took place in the sector. Referring to Pernod Ricard’s bid for Allied Domecq, Diageo chief...
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SCB’s Gerken promoted to trading director of grocery
Scottish Courage Brands’ trading director: retail groups, Mark Gerken, has been promoted to trading director: grocery.He has replaced Neil Anderson, who is moving into a corporate communications role within Scottish & Newcastle....