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Masterfoods' anger at ASA ruling
Masterfoods has slammed a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority that threatens to throw marketing for its AquaDrops sweets newcomer into disarray.
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City applause for Hampton at JS
The City has welcomed the appointment of Philip Hampton, group finance director of Lloyds TSB Group, as the new chairman of Sainsbury.Hampton has a reputation for pushing through radical restructure and change which one analyst said was exactly...
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Weetabix makes a bar
Weetabix is finally to put its biggest brand’s name to a cereal bar. The fruit-filled Weetabix Chunkyfruit Bars, which contain real fruit pieces and a traditional-style home-baked crust, come in four varieties – apple, strawberry, blackcurrant & ...
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Basic challenge in a dark market
Philip Morris is to become the second major manufacturer to launch a new cigarette brand into Britain’s post-tobacco advertising ban ‘dark market’.But buyers are already warning the company to brace itself for a potential flop after failing to...
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Six of the best crisps, nuts and snacks buyers
>>nominated this monthDUDLEY COOPERCooper began his career as a merchandiser for Costcutter, rising to area manager and finally category manager. He joined Morrisons in 2001 as a...
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Chains call for label body
Supermarkets have told MPs there is a need for a single nutritional body to administer guidelines on food labelling and to ensure that all parts of the industry are working toward the same goals.Amid fears over rising obesity levels, consumers...
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Connect stores outstrip BP forecasts
The number of BP Connect stores looks set to hit 200 this year according to BP, as the format outstrips the company’s own growth forecasts.Claire Grimes, BP UK retail brand manager, said: “BP Connect continues to grow because the format offers...
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New EPoS to cut Budgens costs
Budgens is rolling out a new EPoS system from PCMS across its estate as the first part of an IT overhaul aimed at reducing running costs and improving instore processes.The new Java-Beanstore system should be installed across the estate by next...
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NFU seeks support for voluntary buyers’ code
The National Farmers’ Union is seeking support for a voluntary charter that would embed some “rules of engagement” into the buying process.Unlike the much criticised supermarket code of practice, the new charter would be owned by the food chain...
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Gough to drive NPD at Cadbury
Cadbury Trebor Bassett has appointed Suzanne Gough portfolio manager, innovation, to head its new product development strategy.Anthony Wells has taken over her previous role of sugar portfolio manager, where she was responsible for sales of...
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Spurious claim
from Richard Hall, chairman, Zenith International, BathSupport for Melton Mowbray’s artisans is a misreading of pgi from Clive Dibben, 2nd Pillar Projects, WeymouthSir; I am mystified how Mars can...
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Cooltrader gets funds to grow
Frozen food discounter Cooltrader has completed a deal with private equity house Gresham to finance a fast-track expansion of the business.Cooltrader has a dozen freezer centres around Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales after opening its...
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Depot for Dunkirk
Oakland International has opened a £2.7m distribution depot in Dunkirk to provide a route to market in Europe for UK companies and a hub for firms importing into the UK.The 108,000 sq ft portside storage and packing depot has been set up to...
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Five friends from Pears
Fans of Pears’ Transparent Soap are about to be treated to a host of new products.The Unilever-owned brand, which is operated out of Hindustan Levers Ltd, is getting no fewer than five new additions to the line-up including a facial cleanser,...
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Less is more at M&S food
Less is more will be the new mantra at Marks and Spencer’s food division as a scattergun approach to new product development is replaced with more targeted innovation, suppliers have been told.The strategy was unveiled as food suppliers were...
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Perry wants to have fun
Halewood International has begun a nationwide search for the woman that will be the new face of Lambrini and add some extra sparkle to the perry brand.Regional heats will be held throughout the UK and the winner will be crowned Lambrini Girl...
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Ready-to-drink Vimto grasps the significance of size
Vimto Soft Drinks is adding lunchbox appeal with the launch of a new ready-to-drink Vimto format.The handy-sized 250ml sports cap bottle has been designed to be comfortable for young hands and fit school lunchboxes. The soft drink, which...
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How was it for you?
Beautiful gains were made by all in the feeding frenzy that was Euro 2004. Liz Hamson reports on the squads who ran with the crowdWhatever the outcome of tomorrow’s final, one thing is for sure: there won’t be any tears...
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The women’s institution
After his last piece on equality, the EOC had a dig at Simon Howard, rather unfairly, as he sees itTake a good look at this chap on the right here. Does this look like someone who “still sees men as breadwinners and women’s earnings...
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Refurbs, ranges key to prosperity
The recent warm weather has kept business buoyant in the major supermarket chains with top line sales growths at just over 5%.Soft drinks, fresh foods, non-food and beer and wine continue to drive sales and help to compensate for just 1.5%...