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W&DB beer and pub businesses on track
The Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries has issued its trading update prior to the end of the current half-year on April 2, 2005, stating trading has been in line with expectations.Like-for-like sales were 3.1% ahead of last year in Pathfinder...
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Coca-Cola HBC buys Russian juice company
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced it is acquiring Russian fruit juice producer, Multon.Multon, which has production facilities in Moscow and St Petersburg, produces and distributes juice products under the brands Rich, Nico...
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Property assets of £1bn for Somerfield bidders
A successful bid for Somerfield could net the bidder control of more than £1bn of property assets, announced the Financial Times today.Somerfield’s properties were valued at £772m in April 2004, according to its annual report, but property...
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Danone to sell HP Foods
French food manufacturer, Danone, is selling British sauce brands HP Sauce and Lea & Perrins, according to newspaper reports.Reports suggested that HP Foods could attract as much as £500m, with interest expected from Unilever and Premier...
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So where do they shop...?
When consumers walk into a supermarket, they do not just reveal where they like to buy their food but also a whole host of lifestyle values, from what they read and watch to what they like doing in their spare time. But as exclusive research...
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Sir Leslie dies at 84
Former Tesco chairman Sir Leslie Porter died on Sunday, aged 84. The husband of Dame Shirley Porter, former Tory leader of Westminster Council and daughter of Tesco founder Sir Jack Cohen, he chaired the multiple from 1973 to 1985. During his...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesGFBFrom: Hambleton AlesGFB from Hambleton Ales, launched in February, is the first gluten-free beer to be brewed in Britain. The Yorkshire brewer developed...
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Double act rise to challenge of building Budweiser Budvar UK
The Budweiser Budvar brewery has promoted Neville Hall to the position of sales and marketing director of its wholly owned British subsidiary, Budweiser Budvar UK.Prior to this appointment, he was director of on-trade sales for the UK arm after...
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Actimel up to the top ten
Probiotic brand Actimel has debuted as a top ten soft drinks brand, reflecting a growing awareness of health and well-being among consumers.The Britvic Soft Drinks Report showed Actimel take-home value was up 71% in 2004 while off-trade value...
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Advantage of Freedom
Turkey producer Attwells has launched a range of turkey-based Caribbean-style ready meals under the RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme.Attwells managing director Mike Attwell said the Freedom Food farm assurance scheme – which focuses on welfare...
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Ahold centred in EDRP as price cuts roll out
Troubled Dutch multinational Ahold claims it is well on the road to recovery thanks in part to a new strategy of EDRP – or Every Day Right Pricing.Corporate communications director Walter Samuels and PR director Nick Gale told The Grocer that...
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Defra alerted to feather risk
Poultry industry leaders are concerned that loosely regulated feather imports from Asia could bring avian influenza into the UK.At a meeting this week, the sector told Defra officials that there were no systems in place to ensure processing...
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English strawberries set to be all year round
English strawberries will eventually be available all year round, according to Norfolk grower Peter Wensak.Wensak’s first fruit was picked up by distributor the SummerFruit Company this week, a fortnight earlier than usual and in time for...
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Tango turns on health appeal
Britvic is launching a clear, sugar-free version of Tango in response to a backlash against sweet soft drinks in favour of healthier options.Tango Clear, which is set to hit shelves in April, is part of the company’s response to a growing...
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Offers boom in babycare
The average number of products in the babycare category across the six major retailers is 73 per store, with more than one in five of these on promotion. In terms of availability, promoted lines were not far behind normal lines, with an average of...
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Four become three at RHM
RHM is reorganising the group from four business groupings into three units, which are to be run under the leadership of chief executive Ian McMahon.The units – cakes and customer partnerships, culinary brands and bread bakeries – will support...
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Beer with a conscience
Old Speckled Hen is getting a makeover to entice more drinkers to premium ale.Cans of the ale now boast brighter colours and an updatedlogo. The new-look label also now includes a sensible drinking message: ‘Please take as much care...
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Morrisons board shake-up
Sir Ken Morrison this week stressed he was not thinking of retiring as he announced a shake-up of the Morrisons board, including the much-predicted departure of finance director Martin Ackroyd.The retailer, which shocked the City with a profits...
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Duchy Originals launches body care product range
Duchy Originals has added body care products to its expanding non-food portfolio.The 20-strong Natural Luxury collection follows the launch of shampoos and conditioners last May.The range is made using natural plant extracts, infused with...