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Sophie’s choice
Celebrity chef Sophie Grigson has agreed to be the face of Dickinson & Morris’s Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.The cookery writer and presenter’s face and signature will appear on large and six-pack mini Melton pork pies from this month for six...
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Continuity at Edrington
Scotch Whisky distiller Edrington has created two new board positions following a review by deputy chief executive Ian Curle.Graham Hutcheon, previously distillation director, has succeeded Ian Curle as group operations director. Curle was...
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Nicholson to co-ordinate wines at Co-op
The Co-operative Group has chosen wine assistant Carole Nicholson to fill the new post of wine co-ordinator.She will be responsible for overseeing communications between the wine buying team, suppliers and internal departments.Her...
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Co-op rewards fresh initiative
Store managers were acknowledged for their efforts in boosting sales of fresh produce for the Co-operative Group.The retailer held its second Pride in Produce event which is designed to encourage staff to concentrate on selling fresh produce...
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In defence of a realm
Grocers in the Channel Islands are refitting to wrest every last penny from existing shelf space before the advent of Morrisons. Elaine Watson reportsChannel Islanders have faced their fair share of foreign invaders, from...
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Duck with difference from Green Label
A leading duck producer is celebrating the launch of three new lines with Sainsbury stores.Green Label Foods is supplying the retailer with three Gressingham duck products under its Taste the Difference range. The products include duck legs...
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JS struggles with downtime
Sainsbury has played down continued reports of serious problems at its first automated fulfilment factory at Hams Hall, Birmingham.A source close to JS said its warehouse management system was “working intermittently” and was sometimes “down...
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Limited edition
Guinness has launched a limited edition bottle of its Original stout featuring characters from the brand's advertising campaigns of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. These are the work of artist John Gilroy who created the line-up of zoo animals. This is...
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Tests for exclusivity
Cherries will be the next fruit to be developed so that individual supermarkets can be offered exclusive varieties, according to consultant Tony Webster.The practice has already been adopted at Summerland, British Colombia, which is...
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Fresh face for Joubère
Fresh pasta sauce specialist Pasta Reale is relaunching the Joubère range of sauces after acquiring the brand’s owner Coastal Trading last month. The revamped 300g pots, due on shelf in a fortnight, include new Forrestière mushroom sauce and...
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Westbury hit by farmer poison threat
All raw milk, butter and milk powder held at Westbury Dairies have been quarantined following an anonymous call from a farmer claiming he had poisoned milk destined for the plant.Wiltshire police were contacted on Monday November 3 after...
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Pop goes the pioneer
Rosie Davenport bids farewell to notorious, trailblazing HoochThe amount of national press coverage generated by our exclusive story last week about the demise of Hooch is a useful reminder of how the RTD brand caught the public’s...
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Multiples grow starry-eyed
Ex-Spice Girls, celebrity chefs, Hollywood actresses, Pop Idols and other TV stars will be urging shoppers to part with more cash at their favourite supermarkets this Christmas as the multiples enlist a host of celebrities to boost festive...
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Gü puts puds in mini pots for the health-conscious
Gü Chocolate Puds is downsizing in its bid for expansion.The company, headed by former Uniq executive James Averdieck, is adding mini desserts to its existing portfolio of upmarket chocolate-based desserts.Two new offerings – Gü...
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UK halal standard launched
The first national UK standard for Halal production has been launched.The UK Halal Corporation worked with experts in certification and auditing – including Law Laboratories and EFSIS – to draw up the consistent set of...
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Haribo tubs
Tub formats aimed at sharing occasions are joining Haribo’s range in the run-up to Christmas. The sugar confectionery specialist is adding 1,000g, 475g and 350g drums to its offering. It has also given its Kiddies’ Super Mix and Jelly Babies...
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Kids key in Heinz health rules
Heinz began distributing new global marketing guidelines this week to ensure all its advertising promotes the “healthful consumption” of its products.The guidelines, going to all Heinz units and affiliates, include a recognition of the fact...
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It’s a steal
Research has exposed glaring omissions in retail security systems as well as staff training. Liz Hamson finds out just how easy it is for shoplifters to get away with itThe last thing Sharon feels like after a heavy night is a...
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PayPoint looks to transport
Retailers with PayPoint could soon be offering transport tickets as part of efforts to broaden the range of services offered to consumers through the terminals. PayPoint has spent 12 months looking at how best to expand into the transport...
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Resignation at Neame
Stuart Neame, vice-chairman of Kent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame, has resigned after a dispute with the board about the future direction of the business.He has worked for the company for 31 years and has been on the board for 27...