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OOOHH, it’s ribena
n GlaxoSmithKline is adding two limited edition taste sensation drinks, Oooohh and Aaarghh, to its Ribena portfolio.n Targeted at children, the former delivers a chilling aftertaste while...
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Rice Krispies puts kids into Muddles
Kellogg is aiming to bring an extra health dimension to breakfast cereals with a new ‘pre-biotic’ Rice Krispies extension that it claims boosts digestion.Rolling out now, Rice Krispies Muddles, which contains inulin – a plant extract said to...
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Soup makers ‘work on salt’
Leading soup producers have pledged to cut salt levels amid criticism from health watchdogs that some is “as salty as seawater”.New Covent Garden Foods and Campbell were among several manufacturers accused by Consensus Action on Salt (CASH) of...
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Not the menu you’re used to
When the going gets tough in retail, it may be tempting for suppliers to diversify into foodservice. But there’s more to it than bigger packs. Linda Pettit reportsSupplying UK retail business is one of the toughest markets to crack –...
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As Morrisons takes over...
Bosses at Morrisons will visit Safeway’s headquarters on Monday to outline their plans for the combined group as its long-awaited deal to acquire Safeway is finally completed.A Safeway source said Morrisons was keeping its cards close to its...
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Organising for success
What lessons are to hand for Sir Ken Morrison in a study of earlier company marriages? Duncan Brown has some tips for avoiding shareholder disappointment and the loss of key talentWith the arranged marriages of Morrisons/Safeway and...
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Overseas sourcing to rise
Buyers across the industry expect their businesses to increase the amount of both food and non-food they source overseas in response to rising competitive pressures.Nearly two-thirds of buyers on The Grocer’s Reader Panel said they thought...
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The silent problem
A code is toothless if suppliers won’t speak out says Elaine WatsonTesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway have all welcomed the review. They have said they will co-operate with the audits and they have stressed their commitment to building strong...
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Tuned to the school run
Nestlé has earmarked £2.5m in support for its Nesquik milk drink with radio advertising, posters and radio sponsorship.Kicking off on March 8 and targeting mums, the campaign aims to establish Nesquik as the ideal drink for kids coming home...
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Retailers commit to cutting down on salt
Food retailers have committed to a programme aimed at reducing salt in own brand processed foods such as soups, pizzas and ready meals by 25% within five years.The ‘minimising salt’ framework, developed by the British Retail Consortium is in...
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Bacardi moves closer to IPO
Bermuda-based distiller Bacardi has taken another step towards a possible initial public offering after its controlling family gave directors the power to issue new shares.Bacardi has completed two of the three steps needed to authorise a...
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Thorntons widens distribution
Chocolate maker Thorntons said interim sales rose 4.4% and that it will continue to ramp up its market share of confectionery sales at supermarkets over the next two years. Turnover for the 28 weeks to January 10 increased to £109.3m from...
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Asda adds to Yorkshire’s Best range
Asda is to add 50 new locally sourced products to its Yorkshire's Best range to be available at the chain’s stores in the region.Karen Todd, Asda's head of local sourcing said: “From March we will be stocking 160 of our customer's favourite...
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Milk Link and Glanbia in joint venture
Ireland-based dairy group Glanbia has set up a £22.5m joint venture with the UK co-operative Milk Link to serve the UK cheese market.The venture to be known as Cheese Company Holdings will be 75% owned by Milk Link and 25% by Glanbia....
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Selected food and drink deals November 2003 – January 2004
>>grampian strengthens convenience agenda with St Merryn foods…ABF tames blue dragon…kerry buys hibernia plants...DateBuyerTargetDescriptionDeal Turnover valueof targetNov 03Grampian St Merryn St Merryn Foods produces a...
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Costcutter £30K spurned by stores
Londis retailers have reacted angrily to a Costcutter letter offering them up to £30,000 to transfer to the symbol group.The letter was sent to the 1,200 largest Londis members and offered them £30,000 in three instalments for signing a...
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Weller: we’re accelerating
Sainsbury is on the hunt for more acquisitions within the convenience sector following the purchase of Bells Stores.The multiple raised concerns among many in the convenience sector after it bought Bells’ 54-store portfolio, ranked 15 in The...
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Tartan standards look wider afield
The expertise providing independent quality assurance for Scottish Quality Salmon is set to roll out to other areas.Food Certification Scotland executive director Martin Gill said the assurance behind the Tartan Quality Mark and Label Rouge was...
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Tesco under fire again
Independent chain Proudfoot has made fresh allegations of predatory pricing by Tesco at its Withernsea store.Joint MD Ian Proudfoot first reported Tesco to the OFT after the Withernsea store offered £8 off £20 of shopping in a four-week...
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Where next for the BRC in a new age?
As the BRC interviews its shortlisted candidates for the post of DG, Liz Hamson reviews the challenges aheadWhen Bill Moyes stepped down from the position of director general of the British Retail Consortium last month, there was...