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Low levels of UK and Irish milk lead to falling stocks of Cheddar cheese
Cheddar supplies are running short, according to industry statistics.This is mainly due to the low levels of UK and Irish milk output since January, which have led to major cuts in Cheddar output so far this year. In the quarter to...
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Giving choice to the consumer
The industry must take more action to tackle childhood obesity, the Westminster Diet and Health Forum heard. Elaine Watson reportsThe panel’s response to Glenn’s comments showed that trotting out the standard industry line about no...
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Condomi and MTV in unison
Condomi Health UK has joined music channel MTV to launch a new brand of condoms.MTV Condomi, developed in conjunction with Staying Alive, MTV’s global HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, will be available in three variants – Hetero, Female and...
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‘It’s our fault’ – consumers
Consumers blame themselves first and foremost for the nation’s poor diet and mounting weight problems – not food and drink manufacturers or supermarkets. The surprise admission came in a survey of consumer attitudes towards supermarkets...
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Customised Pringles
Consumers are about to see Pringles crisps in a totally new colour. From June, Procter & Gamble is using new technology to customise Pringles’ crisps by printing words and images in a variety of colours directly on the crisp.The new variety,...
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Start-up that iceland failed to defeat
from Malcolm Walker, Cooltrader, by e-mailSir; So Bill Grimsey is accusing Tesco of trying to drive smaller local players out of business (The Grocer, May 15, p6).Could this be the same Bill Grimsey who tried very hard to see off...
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Drinking weather
The warm weather has apparently woken up the alcoholic drinks category to the clear onset of summer and it is taking the lead in share of promotional space. This activity has been headed by Stella Artois, Carlsberg and Budweiser with price...
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Interbrew UK fires up its marketing engines
Interbrew UK is rejigging its marketing team to drive the growth of brands such as Stella Artois and Castlemaine XXXX.The restructure focuses on three areas – brand marketing, innovation and intelligence and channel marketing – headed by...
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Suppliers feel squeeze
Food manufacturers will need to follow the example of the leading retailers and carry out major consolidation, according to Uniq chief executive Bill Ronald.He said it was imperative to drive out cost and run supply chains more efficiently...
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Fighting to stay independent
Only 6% of the UK’s truly independent retailers pan to join a symbol group in the next 12 months despite the advent of the multiples into the c-store sector, according to the most recent Cash & Carry Convenience Tracking Programme carried out by...
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Non-food focus for own labels
Ninety percent of retailers said they planned to expand their own label ranges in the near future in a survey carried out by the Private Label Manufacturers Association.The feedback from retailers across Europe, Asia and North America suggested...
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Friends reunited @ JS
Mike Coupe and Justin King have been reunited at Sainsbury, with former Iceland boss Coupe becoming trading director under recently appointed chief executive King.During earlier stages of their careers, the pair had worked together at Asda....
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Mr Juicy makes the most of fruit
Dairy Crest has added a new splash of colour to its St Ivel Mr Juicy range of drinks with a pack redesign.The brand’s one-litre and 200ml cartons have been redesigned to emphasise the fruit content and health benefits of the range, which...
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Wilkinson tie-up not global
Wilkinson Sword has denied it plans to withdraw from shaving gels and foams despite a tie-up with shaving preparations rival King of Shaves.
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Showing a healthy interest
The category aims to cash in on the healthy eating sector by promoting the nutritional benefits of canned goodsInnovation is key to category growth and canned is no exception. In the past year Hotcan has launched its self-heating...
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Ireland warns on intelligent packs
The Irish Food Safety Authority has sounded a warning about the pending introduction of hi-tech packaging across the EU, aimed at extending the shelf life.According to acting chief executive Alan Reilly, consumers can expect an early market...
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It’s time to walk the talk
VoiteQ’s revolutionary technology has come of age as grocers, big and small, strive to improve their productivity. Elaine Watson reportsMeet Kevin, says VoiteQ chairman Frank Heald when visitors arrive at the company’s Blackpool HQ....
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Purdy steps in with an offer for Londis
Londis retailers received details of Musgrave’s offer for the group on Wednesday, and now have until June 20 to vote on whether to accept the deal.An EGM is then scheduled to take place at the Birmingham Hilton on June 22 where the decision...
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Mills’ plea on price wars
Out-of-control discounting has turned cider into a “cheap way to get drunk” and threatens to commoditise the wine category, according to a senior figure in Britain’s biggest wine company.John Mills, senior vice president in off-trade sales at...
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Nescafé’s prize packs
Nestlé is launching two new support packages behind its Nescafé Original and Gold Blend instant coffee variants.Original fans will be offered an on-pack loyalty scheme from mid-June where they can exchange ‘bean tokens’ for rewards, including a...