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It’s a Wonderful life. No, really...
Golden Wonder’s chief executive Ed Jackson says taking Walkers head-on is not an option. But he relishes the challenge of finding a way back to the big time. Simon Mowbray reports.It’s now 18 months since former Unilever and United...
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Ronald thumbs up for ‘less is more’
The range rationalisation at Marks and Spencer’s food division would benefit category leaders such as Uniq as slow sellers are ditched and a new ‘less is more’ approach is developed, said Uniq chief executive Bill Ronald.Speaking as the chilled...
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MPs are not measuring up
Those food and drink firms hoping for support from their local MPs in the food and health debate had better think again.New research by The Grocer suggests most MPs are simply not measuring up.We approached MPs of all parties with high...
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New team for Parfetts’ Somercotes
Parfetts Cash & Carry has appointed a new senior management team at its Somercotes’ depot, following the move of former general manager, Graham Jagger to a new depot.Iain Bell replaced Jagger last month, and now the Landmark member has...
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nutrition should be taught in school
from Clare Cheney, director general, Provision Trade FederationSir; I endorse the British Cheese Board’s actions promoting the role of cheese in the diet ( The Grocer, November 6, p26). I think the same rationale applies to other...
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Will it, won't it?
Lornamead is making an ambitious move to become a €1bn player within five years by reviving one of advertising’s most iconic slogans.The home and personal care brands expert is to reprise Harmony hairspray’s famous 1970s’ ‘Is she, isn’t...
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ASA suspends Tango television ad
The Advertising Standards Authority has acted swiftly to use its new powers over television advertising by banishing a Tango ad from screens pending a full inquiry.Only four viewers complained about Britvic’s latest ad for the fizzy...
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Licence fee set to rocket
The cost of selling booze from a chain of 50 stores could rocket from £1,500 to between £8,00 and £47,500 over three years under government plans to revamp the alcohol licensing system in England and Wales.Under the proposed fee structure...
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Baugur’s takeover talks with BFG continue
The Big Food Group has stated that the sales drop in its core Iceland and Booker businesses has continued for the last six months during a period of increased competition in the UK retail environment. The group, which is in takeover talks...
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Job shake up at M&S
Marks & Spencer has announced it will be cutting the number of executive directors from six to three after a shake up of its management structure.The three executive directors will be Stuart Rose, Charles Wilson and a new finance director to...
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Asda launches Children in Need promotion
Asda is launching an in-store activity programme today to raise money for BBC Children in Need, celebrating the charity’s 25-year anniversary.London-based Inferno, who has already created several entertainment campaigns for Asda this year,...
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Tommee Tippee maker buys nappy company
Jackel International, the maker of the Tommee Tippee baby accessories brand, has announced it has acquired CottomBottoms, the UK reusable nappy company.CottomBottoms was founded seven years ago in Sussex, and its range is sold in John Lewis,...
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Tesco launches digital download service
Tesco has moved into the digital music industry with an online downloading service to compete with Apple’s iTunes.Tesco’s service is being launched today and will cost 79p per track for downloads, which is the same price as the service...
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Asda’s pre-tax profit rockets 10% to £671m
Asda’s profits in 2003 were almost three times what its nearest rival Sainsbury is predicted to make this year.Figures filed at Companies House reveal Asda’s sales rose 9.3% to £14.433bn in the year to December 31, 2003. Pre-tax profit was up...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesGuylian low carbFrom: GuylianGuylian has become the second big confectionery player, after Nestlé, to enter the low-carb market with the introduction of a...
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Kenco Really adds style
Kraft Foods has revamped its Kenco freeze dried instant coffee brands with a new gold design to give it a more upmarket image. The new design has a gold swirl to emphasise the effects that the coffee’s aroma has and, hopes Kraft, to improve the...
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Sexy drink ads’ anticlimax
Drinks companies are reviewing their promotional activity and may be forced to scrap or amend many of their current commercials as a result of new rules on TV alcohol advertising.That was the general verdict after Ofcom this week published the...
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Nestlé speeds health agenda
Nestlé is to ramp up its quest to get healthier products to market with a raft of launches in 2005.The food giant is remaining tight-lipped about its plans but has set up a new global network of Strategic Wellness Units to help it meet the...
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Why Tesco is good for (all of ) you
Is a powerful supermarket chain a good or a bad thing? Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy sets out the case for the defenceI will start with a paradox. Supermarkets deliver what millions want. They drive down prices. They drive up standards....