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White heat of oral care rivalry
Colgate-Palmolive and GlaxoSmithKline are both throwing new products into their burgeoning whitening toothpastes portfolios.GSK is introducing Macleans white ’n’ shine into its line-up, which is particularly aimed at the younger users said to...
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Carrot for organics
But incentive may not encourage farmers, says Richard ClarkeOrganic farmers in England got a huge boost earlier this month when farming minister Ben Bradshaw announced in Defra’s Organic Action Plan Two Years On report that they would...
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Single-serve goes into cartons
Mudgee Valley Wine is claiming a UK first with the launch of a wine range in single-serve Tetra Pak cartons.The collection of four French varietal wines – a red, two whites and a rosé – comes in 250ml containers which are designed for picnics,...
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sweet charity
Tate & Lyle is aiming to raise £10,000 for ChildLine’s 18th anniversary through an on-pack promotion.The promotion is designed to encourage customers to take part in the charity’s Cakes for ChildLine fundraising initiative and lets them enter...
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Degrees of enthusiasm
As hundreds of graduates join supermarkets next week to begin training as area managers, department managers and buyers, Fiona McLelland discovers that food retailers are becoming an increasingly attractive propositionThe world of...
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TM Retail estate swells with Tesco Dillons sale
Tesco has finally sold the 181-store Dillons CTN chain to TM Retail for just £8.3m with a further £4m to £5m for the stock.The companies refused to disclose the price but financial sources confirmed the details.Tesco acquired Dillons when...
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Retail shelf life doubled
US growers have increased the shelf life of West Coast organic apples in trials carried out by OrchardWorld.Mike Jobbins, technical director, said on arrival in the UK by container, under the right conditions and temperature controls, retail...
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The Saturday Essay
>>what solutions to obesity? Giles Quick, managing director, Usage Panels, TNSBlame for our growing obesity crisis has been levelled in many directions, but a look at the statistics behind the hype can help us find workable...
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Ethnic shake up for sheep regs
New methods of preparing sheep to boost sales in radically different markets are set to get the official seal of approval within the next 12-18 months.Rationalisation of a myriad EU meat hygiene rules into three ‘megaregs’ by next May could see...
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Home Pride rides Flash on pricing
Home Pride is aiming to clean up against a key rival – by undercutting its price on a key market innovation.The manufacturer is adding Erase Away to its line-up, an instant household stain removing pad that it says is all but identical to...
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when will this government intervene?
from Jerry Marwood, managing director, Spar UKSir; The purchase of Jacksons by one of the Big Four should serve as a final warning to government and the sector that without some government action customer choice will be seriously...
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Palmer is new Kellogg MD for UK and Ireland
Kellogg has appointed Tony Palmer as its new UK and Republic of Ireland managing director to continue the growth of the business. Palmer joined Kellogg in 2002 as vice president, innovation and then helped improve sales when he was promoted to...
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Mo’Bay tempts women to join the party
A new coconut cream liqueur, which is being launched in supermarkets next month, is aimed firmly at women.
Mo’Bay is a 17% abv blend of Caribbean rum, fresh cream and coconut which is described by owner Mainsail as a cross between Malibu and… -
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Lactose-free
Finnish dairy Valio is to license processors worldwide to use its technology for producing lactose-free cows’ milk. The process is to be marketed globally in a joint venture between Valio and Tetra Pak.Valio lactose-free milk has been on the...
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The spots that mean more vits
Papaya with spotted skin may not be as pristine as UK supermarkets would like but they contain more Vitamin C.Research by the State University in Brazil shows that the fruit, available from June to November, contains up to 12% more vitamin C in...
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Is Morrisons up to the task?
Its first profit warning in 37 years resulted in City analysts substantially cutting profit forecasts. So how do these analysts rate Morrisons now, asks Glynn DavisThe brief period of euphoria following the consummation of the deal...
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Patak’s new spicy snack
Ethnic foods specialist Patak’s has joined forces with Red Mill Snack Foods to offer a snacking alternative to crisps.Patak’s Chapatti Chips are round with a crisp, tortilla-like texture and will be available in three flavours – Mildly Spicy...
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Top two a serious threat in non-food
Grocery multiples now retail over £67bn per annum and non-food (clothing, general merchandise, music and video and electrical) is the fastest growing category, with a 15% year-on-year growth according to ACNielsen Scantrack. Tesco and Asda...