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Egg Council blasts FA three lions refusal
Football chiefs have defended their decision not to allow eggs to be stamped with the three lions logo during the Euro 2004 championships.The British Egg Industry Council had sought permission from the FA to use the mark on 600 million eggs...
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Tesco brand will seek new horizons – Leahy
Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy has hinted that Britain’s number one retailer is still looking for new markets in a bid to stretch its giant turnover even further.The chain, which according to recent figures now accounts for £8 out of every £100...
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how to give legs to a brand’s campaign
from Nick Cunningham, MD (development), Dynamo MarketingSir; The piece on the use of well known personalities in snack brand advertising in the Focus on crisps, nuts and snacks (June 5, p60) raises some key issues about promoting in...
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FSA probe into BSE test lapses
Farming leaders and safety bosses have slammed a failure in the BSE testing systems as unacceptable.The failure of the Meat Hygiene Service to test some casualty cattle for BSE before it entered the food chain is now provoking consumer groups...
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Buffalo stance
Liz Hamson explores how a Waitrose supply deal has changed the life of specialist milk producer Buffalo House in the second feature in our series about buyer-supplier relationshipsLocal and regional produce is big news in the...
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Cadog spreads
Welsh branded dairy range Cadog has now gained listings in almost all of the country’s major multiples.The products are available in Morrisons, Safeway, Sainsbury, Asda and Makro, and will also be in Tesco from mid-June.The range,...
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Life in the chain gang
Sainsbury’s Martin White is responsible for one of grocery’s most ambitious operational shake-ups. He talks with Elaine WatsonTrawl through the press cuttings on Sainsbury’s business transformation programme over the last 12 months...
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Cheating with meat
A large proportion of vegetarians regularly sneak in the odd steak sandwich, claimed meat bosses.A study into eating habits revealed many self-proclaimed vegetarians regularly including red meat in their diet.The data from TNS Family Food...
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Phillips Newman set for continent
Unwins has been asked to franchise its new wine retailing concept, Phillips Newman, on the continent.The company has been approached by “significant” players in Germany and Sweden after the launch of the upmarket wine merchant chain last...
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One site cuts costs
Somerfield is consolidating the bulk of its imports at a single warehouse in Banbury in a bid to take more control over its inbound supply chain. Exel, which manages Somerfield’s alcohol imports at the Banbury depot, will now handle canned...
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DEFRA must keep a finger in this pie
from Bob Salmon, food adviser, Forum of Private Businessproduct has earned the right to PGI from Tom Bridge, international development chef, by e-mailSir; The row that has broken out concerning who has...
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Parfetts depot to develop grocery
Parfetts Cash & Carry has appointed Peter Twidell buyer for grocery and household products at its Halifax depot.Parfetts said Twidell had been recruited to boost the depot’s grocery business, building on strong sales of alcoholic...
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Kerry depot for the south
Kerry Foods Direct to Store has opened a regional distribution centre in Swindon in response to growing demand.The 60,000 sq ft warehouse adds to the company’s Manchester RDC, which serves the north of England.The new depot houses brands...
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Industry ready for Euro fever
Brewers and retailers are confident they can avoid a repeat of last summer’s beer shortages as Euro 2004 gets underway.The tournament coincides with another hot summer and supermarkets are expecting bumper lager sales as consumers take...
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Heinz plans exclusive ranges
Heinz is planning to produce customised ranges and pack sizes for the first time, its UK managing director Stefan Barden has revealed.In an exclusive interview with The Grocer, Barden said Heinz was already talking to a number of retailers...
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Team eyes Russia
Russia looks likely to be the 12th country that Wal-Mart will move into.Speaking before the Wal-Mart shareholders’ convention in Bentonville, Arkansas, International director John Menzer told The Grocer a team from Wal-Mart was in Russia and...
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Stars in their eyes
An organic ready meal is one of a dozen products going forward to the finals of the prestigious Sial d’Or. Liz Hamson reportsA UK-made organic ready meal has been voted among the top new food and drink products in the world in a...
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Fixture with a feel-good factor
Petfood must be a supplier’s dream. It is frequently bought, frequently used, purchased in a positive mood as shoppers are so fond of their pets and has strong brand loyalty. “I think I spoil the pets more than the kids,” said one woman shopper...
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Rose orders Simply Food review
Speculation was mounting that M& S’ Simply Food format could be ditched as new chief executive Stuart Rose embarked on a review of the business.M& S would continue to open new Simply Food stores in the coming weeks, but the format was under...
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Spar turns on to Immedia radio
Spar UK has struck a deal with Immedia Broadcasting to install live satellite radio across its estate in the autumn.AIM-listed Immedia, which was set up by former Radio I DJ Bruno Brookes, currently broadcasts dedicated material from its...