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Wake up call for province
Tesco has warned suppliers in Northern Ireland that they compete in a global marketplace so must become more efficient as well improve quality.Cliff Kells, commercial manager for Tesco, told suppliers in the province that they were no longer...
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Campaign Trail
MARKETING BRANDWATCHJohn Smith’sManufacturer: Scottish CourageBrand: John Smith’sBudget: UndisclosedNew TV advertising for John Smith’s shows Peter Kay’s DJ serving up more micro...
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Castella cigars for the time-pressed
Imperial Tobacco’s new Castella Miniatures hope to appeal to busy smokers who haven’t got time to puff on a big cigar.The mini versions will take on Hamlet Miniatures and Henri Winterman’s Café Crème in a sector where miniatures are increasing...
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Review at Uniq leaves no role for CEO Ronald
Uniq has announced that there is no role for chief executive Bill Ronald following a five-month strategic review and the resulting new business strategy.Ronald is leaving Uniq after three years on the mutual agreement that new leadership skills...
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In Profile: Q&A with scott lansburgh, ceo, scottish grocers’ federation
On a mission to raise awareness of industry issues The chief executive of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, Scott Landsburgh, has just passed one of his stiffest tests of the year – arranging a successful annual...
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Chairman for MSC
Martin, a serving MSC board member since 2000, is a lawyer and businessman and will take up his post on April 4.Will Martin has been elected as chairman of the Marine Stewardship Council following the announcement last month that John Gummer,...
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A champion of the retail sector
Responsible for Asda’s successful move into the non-food format, Tony DeNunzio will be sorely missed at the retailerOne of the most liked and respected figures in grocery retail, Tony DeNunzio leaves Asda having delivered consistent...
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Just one chance to seize the dream
International suppliers only get one chance to crack the UK grocery market so they must get their proposition right first time.This was the view of a panel of distribution experts speaking at a seminar on targeting the UK market at...
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Pressing for changes
Would independents welcome greater freedom in the distribution of magazines and newspapers?Retailers’ magazine and newspaper distributors are currently restricted by wholesalers’ exclusive territories.But that could change once...
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‘Code should cover middlemen’
Food processors should be just as liable to a code of practice as supermarkets, and suppliers to Sainsbury should help the crisis-hit retailer through its troubles because it is for their own good, according to BRC chief executive Kevin Hawkins. ...
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Consumer Insight
Why strawberries are consumedStrawberries have exceptional seasonal consumption. 40% are eaten in the summer compared with 25% of other foods. They account for 1.5% of all foods consumed in the summer monthsIn the last year 619 million meals...
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CSR: With great power...
...comes great responsibility. And glossy brochures are full of soothing assurances about the centrality of corporate social responsibility to company practices. But there is a major blind spot in their current strategies. Liz Hamson...
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noodle debut
Peperami is making a surprise move into the snack noodle market.Supplier Unilever UK Foods is introducing Peperami Noodles in 89g blocks in original, chicken, barbecue and hot and spicy flavours.Marketed as a snack or light meal, the...
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Muller defies job gloom
Britain’s hard-pressed food and drink manufacturing industry has received a much-needed boost with yogurt giant Müller getting the green light to almost double the size of its UK plant, creating around 300 jobs.The announcement follows a...
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The delivery vanguard
Snacksdirect, Palmer & Harvey McLane’s van sales operation, talks to Rod Addy about its growth aspirationsSheffield-based Snacksdirect is growing phenomenally. Value sales rose 40% in the last year and the company’s fleet leapt...
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Marketing director Doyle to step down at Kerrygold
Kerrygold Company marketing director Brendan Doyle is to retire on April 1 to devote more time to his many other interests.Doyle has worked for almost 36 years at Kerrygold, the international trademark of the Irish Dairy Board. He joined the...
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Jammie Dodgers' fizz factor
Biscuit golden oldie Jammie Dodgers is aiming for a more trendy image with its first flavour extensions in the brand’s history and a £2m advertising campaign aimed at kids.The Burton’s Food biscuit is launching a Vimto-flavoured version in...
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Supermarket domination is unhealthy
from Bilal Bhatti, Financial Services Group, Deloitte & Touche LLPWar on red tape requires investmentfrom John Bowden, chief executive, WCTASir; As the Tesco Express juggernauts its way into the...
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Local 'should be easier to find'
Supermarkets and convenience stores are failing to exploit the full potential of the £3.7bn local and regional food market, according to research unveiled at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE) this week.The research, conducted by...
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Easter opportunity to show WKD side
A shopkeeper proves he’s got a WKD side in Beverage Brands’ new television advertising campaign.The commercial will feature in the run-up to Easter and shows a mischievous store manager who tries to ‘out-WKD’ his customers.Marketing...