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Dhamecha launches day 1 fascia scheme
Dhamecha Cash & Carry has launched a new fascia package, in partnership with the Today’s Group.The day 1 fascia scheme, which includes store refits, imagery and window graphics, was unveiled to members of Dhamecha’s 300-strong privileged...
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Melton Mowbray Pork Pie battle continues
The campaign by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association to obtain protected geographical indication status for its pies suffered a major setback this week when the government withdrew its support.The move follows the threat of legal action...
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Morrisons scraps Safeway pensioner discount scheme
Morrisons is to scrap the shoppers discount card for Safeway pensioners, arguing the price cuts it has implemented in Safeway stores make it unnecessary.In a letter to pensioners, Safeway personnel and training director Mike Greenwood said:...
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Tesco now has 28% market share
Tesco has gained 28% of the market share for the first time, according to recent research by TNS.Growth at Morrisons continues to increase rapidly with a 16% increase for the 12 weeks ending 20 July, but this growth has been impacted by a...
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Asda boosts its Fairtrade range
Asda is adding four Cafedirect Fairtrade hot beverage lines following the success of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight. Asda has been working closely with the Fairtrade Foundation to extend the range of Fairtrade products available in its stores...
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Pesticides revealed in fruit sold in UK
More than four out of ten items of fruit, vegetable and cereals on sale in Britain contain traces of pesticide, according to newspaper reports.The findings originated from a new report, which investigates the levels of chemical contamination...
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Freshbake confectionery arm sold
Freshbake’s administrative receivers have sold its confectionery manufacturing business in Hartlepool to a management buyout team.
A new company, Bonne Bouche, headed by Freshbake sales director Wayne Hitchman, has taken over the business and the… -
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Tesco signs with eDiets
Tesco has signed a deal with eDiets.com to increase its stake in the UK market for healthy eating, according to newspaper reports.The supermarket chain signed a licensing deal with the US online diet service for £2m plus ongoing royalty...
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Unilever launches Slim-Fast Optima
Slim-Fast is to launch a new Slim-Fast Optima diet range, according to media reports.Unilver's Slim-Fast is launching its Optima range to reverse a drop in sales following the popularity of the Atkins and low-carb diets.The company...
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Thames’ 21st b-day revamp
Thames Cash and Carry, one of the founder members of the Today’s Group, has celebrated its 21st anniversary with a £250,000 investment at its Reading depot.Thames managing director Sucha Singh said the money had been spent to make the 30,000 sq...
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We must not be simplistic about salt
from Name and address suppliedSir; I work with a large number of food manufacturers and discuss various projects such as the reduction of salt, so I read the article ‘Confused government health advice blasted’ (The Grocer, July 17,...
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It’s all about the c-word
C-store operators have their eye off the ball if they think shoppers only care about prices says Siân HarringtonW hen Big Food Group boss Bill Grimsey bangs on about the lack of a level playing field on price, his words strike a chord...
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Accolade for M&S firms
Marks and Spencer’s strawberry growers are celebrating after sweeping the board during the Kent Soft Fruit Show.The retailer’s growers dominated the prizes during last week’s show, with the exclusive Jubilee variety taking first prize in two...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesballydoyleFrom: Halewood InternationalBallydoyle, which is aged in oak barrels, is a 40% abv blended whiskey with a 20% malt content.Price: Between...
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ACS wants to recruit one sector champion for every mp
from David Rae, chief executive, Association of Convenience StoresSir; ACS has established strong links in parliament. It is punching above its weight through lobbying on behalf of neighbourhood stores and via the All Party...
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Alcohol ad crackdown approaching
Drinks companies could find much of their current promotional activity banned under new draft rules on television advertising for alcohol.Ofcom is proposing to strengthen rules on commercials which could have youth appeal or link alcohol with...
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Ofcom bans ‘mocking’ ad
Transsexuals have rallied against two grocery adverts they claim portray their minority negatively.As a result of the pressure, TV watchdog Ofcom this week decided to ban one of the ads – for Irn-Bru – but dismissed claims that a treatment for...
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Ofcom: ban on kids ads would be unworkable
A ban on advertising food and drink to children would not only be “ineffective” but potentially unworkable, claims Ofcom.In a report this week, the TV watchdog said new research – including 2,000 interviews with children, parents, teachers and...
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Micro Meals for large appetites
Minara Foods is set to take microwaveable meals into a new format. It has developed three twin-pot Indian meals – chicken biriani with vegetable balti sauce, chicken biriani with korma sauce, and vegetable biriani with a tomato and red pepper...