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Strawberry rights secured
ReDeva, the berry fruit R& D division of Redbridge Holdings, has secured two of the most promising new Italian strawberry varieties for production in the UK. These are Elsinore and Arosa.There has already been a strong demand for plants...
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Low-carb invasion looms
Britain’s grocery shelves are set to be bombarded by a plethora of low-carb products, according to a study by Reuters Business Insight.The report reveals that 95% of European and US manufacturers are considering an assault on the market with...
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M3Power promises good vibrations
The men’s shaving market is set for a pulsatingly innovative new launch in September with the first battery-powered razor.The Gillette M3Power uses an AAA battery to deliver gentle pulses to the razor head to stimulate hair upward and away from...
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Early RFID uptake will put suppliers ahead says Scott
Wal-Mart cannot force suppliers to adopt new technologies such as RFID, but those that don’t get on board now risk being left behind, Wal-Mart president and ceo Lee Scott has warned.Speaking at the ECR Europe conference in Brussels, Scott said:...
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M&S wraps up Atkins on the go
Marks and Spencer is to introduce a range of ‘low carb’ foods to cater for customers aiming to reduce their carbohydrate intake.It has also introduced an “= low carb” logo for packaging, to flag up low carbohydrate convenience food to fans of...
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Trust is slipping away
The food industry is coming under unprecedented scrutiny, and needs to respond, says The Guardian’s Felicity LawrenceTwo significant announcements last week show how rapidly the landscape of our relationship with food is...
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Education is key in the obesity battle
from Sharon Richey, managing director, LoewyBeSir; A leading food manufacturer recently stated: “We do want to help solve obesity, but blaming food manufacturers is a bit like blaming car manufacturers for traffic...
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Somerfield in beef Partnership
Farmers are being offered a guaranteed price for their beef as part of a new partnership deal with Somerfield.By working closely with the retailer, farmers would gain an assured market and agreed financial return, said Andy Johnson, head of...
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Berries hailed as a ‘superfruit’
A campaign is under way to reposition berries as a ‘super-fruit’ capable of everything from reversing the signs of ageing to improving your sex life.To coincide with the beginning of the British berry season, British Summer Fruits has...
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BFG works to boost efficiency
Big Food Group is embarking on a series of initiatives to boost supply chain efficiency, including the roll-out of a sales-based ordering system at Booker and the closure of two distribution centres.Speaking as the Big Food Group published its...
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Gangs bill moves on
The bill to impose controls on the use of illegal labour in the fresh produce sector has passed through the House of Commons unopposed.The Gangmaster (Licensing) Bill has now moved onto the House of Lords, much to the delight of...
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Halewood fails to block rival trademark
The company behind market-leading sparkling perry Lambrini has failed to stop Lambrella registering its name as a trademark for a rival perry.Halewood International, which owns the trademark names Lambrini and Lambrucini for sparkling perry,...
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Getting the younger generation on board
Manufacturers realise that appealing to kids and teens is key to the category’s futureIt may be a veteran category, but canned food manufacturers are taking a youthful approach to attracting new consumers. The industry agrees the key...
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Booker streamlines staffing and trading team at HQ
Booker Cash and Carry has completed a major staffing restructure within its 170 cash and carry depots and made changes to its trading team at head office.Booker md Gerry Johnson said the changes in depots were needed because, over decades of...
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Canny launches boost growth
Product innovations are broadening the appeal of canned goods and contributing to steady growth in the category. Jackie David reportsCanned food may be one of grocery’s elder statesmen with a predominantly mature consumer base, but...
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Never break trust with consumers – FitzGerald
Outgoing Unilever chief Niall FitzGerald has warned industry leaders never to underestimate the role consumers play in building brands. And he urged his audience to learn from his occasional mistake of compromising on product...
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Knocking the Brits? Non!
A new French wine campaign which pokes fun at the way British people pronounce grape varieties is not patronising, insists the trade group behind the push.The promotion takes the form of an audio email which challenges recipients to identify...
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Building a shared vision
Simon Brocket, vice-president for human resources at Coca-Cola Enterprises, on the benefits of a cohesive leadership cultureIn the summer of 2000, Coca-Cola Enterprises undertook a survey to identify the strengths and weaknesses...
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Irish bullish over future prospects
Agricultural reform is unlikely to dent Irish farmers’ commitment to beef production, industry leaders were told.The fear that decoupling subsidy from production would lead to a significant fall in production is being played down by Irish...
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Nestlé coy over low carb forecast
Nestlé’s decision to launch low carb versions of Kit Kat and Rolo has been widely greeted by the trade, although the sweets giant had still to confirm any listings with retailers as The Grocer went to press.The company’s first foray into the...