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tesco in rfid talks
Kimberly-Clark is to launch its first European retail RFID trials with supermarket giants Tesco and Metro. The tissues to nappies maker is in talks with Tesco about how the technology will be implemented across UK stores later this year....
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RHM staff may strike over pension cuts
Workers at RHM, the maker of Hovis and Mr Kipling, are holding a consultative ballot to vote on whether to take action over the company’s plans to cut final-salary pensions.Trade union Amicus is asking members to hold meetings to see whether...
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Unilever still pulled down by Slim-Fast
Unilever, the maker of the Dove and Sunsilk brands, has said it recorded a decline of 36% for its 2004 pre-tax profit to E2.9bn.In its full-year results the company said its turnover fell by 2% to E42bn, while operating profit dropped by 6%...
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Asda cuts cost of car insurance
Asda has announced a £10m rollback on its car insurance, which it has said represents an average 15% saving on fully comprehensive cover for its customers.“Unlike other insurers this is no gimmick. Whenever you buy insurance from Asda you...
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Consumers urged to boycott cod
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is calling for consumers to boycott cod, haddock and other fish from depleted stocks in an attempt to force supermarkets to buy from sustainable sources.The MCS has divided fish into three categories,...
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Cussons moves production to Thailand
PZ Cussons, the maker of Imperial Leather and Morning Fresh soap, is closing its Nottingham factory and moving production to Thailand.The closure of the factory is likely to mean the loss of about 160 jobs over a two-year period as Cussons...
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Unilever sells oil and fats businesses
Unilever has sold its oil and cooking fats arm to Princes, the canned fish company.Unilever is reported to have said jobs at its factory at Purfleet in Essex, which produces 1m tubs of margarine a day, would not be affected by the sale of...
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Lidl plans Croatia expansion
Discount grocery retailer Lidl is moving ahead with its Croatian expansion plans and is expected to open shops in 17 Croatian town this November.The retailer is expected to invest about E40m in the first stage of its Croatia expansion, and...
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The Swiss clock up 10 years of Quorn
Marlow Foods and Migros are dining out on Quorn products in Switzerland. Fiona McLelland explores the successful partnershipEvery quarter, Brägger and Saunders meet up to keep the range up to date, iron out any problems and discuss...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesPotato HeadsFrom: WalkersAvailable in three flavours, Potato Heads from Walkers contain no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives and 70% less...
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Venture adds a condiment
Venture Foods has introduced an organic and gluten-free brown sauce, which is suitable for vegans.The Geo Organics Brown Sauce comes in a 240g bottle and follows a traditional recipe of molasses and tomatoes, but also includes apple, dates and...
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J+ a soft drink for an alcohol occasion
Own label RTD and wine producer Intercontinental Brands is branching out into soft drinks with the launch of a J2O lookalike called j+.The range of high juice drinks has two identical flavours to Britvic’s offering – Orange & Passionfruit...
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The Mooosli alternative
Dorset Cereals has launched Tooti Fruiti Mooosli – a healthy muesli especially for children.The product has no added salt, less than 1% added sugar, no colourings or preservatives and includes 35% real fruit. It’s also suitable for...
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Staddon rises to Nicholas & Harris MD
Finsbury Food Group has appointed Simon Staddon as managing director of its Nicholas & Harris subsidiary, a leading supplier of premium and speciality bread. He will have complete operational responsibility for Nicholas & Harris and...
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Young’s rams home a modern approach
London brewer Young’s has revamped its entire range of bottled beers to present a more contemporary identity.Young’s ram emblem has been given a new look and incorporated on new labelling. The brewer has used a ram in various representations as...
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Asda plays cupid
Asda is claiming the lead on St Valentine’s Day wine deals after slashing the price of its sparklers and Champagne from this week. The deal runs until February 23 and includes a reduction on Asda Cava to £2.86, Asda Brut Champagne at £7.97,...
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Diageo breaks inflation barrier
Diageo has become the latest drinks company this year to implement inflation-busting price increases in a bid to claw back margin. They include a 3% hike on Gordon’s Gin, which is heavily discounted in the multiples despite heavy...
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Changes start at Batleys
Bestway’s acquisition of Batleys, finally confirmed this week, has already led to dramatic changes within the business, The Grocer has learned.Batleys’ wholesale petfood enterprise has been sliced in two, with the wholly delivered wing becoming...
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New beers from Belgium and Brooklyn
The thriving imported bottled beer category has grown further with the UK launch of American and Belgium brands.Distributor and importer Clay Beers, which was responsible for bringing Belgium beer Duvel to the UK, is releasing a range of beers...
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Begging leave to differ
Simon Howard takes issue with politically correct views of the changes to working parents’ rightsIt might not surprise you that, along with nearly every other man, I have a keen interest in all matters reproductive – indeed as a male...