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Barbarella inspires new poster push by Lavazza
This is one of the stunning images which will be used to promote Italian coffee stalwart Lavazza over the coming year.The creation of celebrated French fashion photographer Thierry Le Gouès, it will be joined by one other picture to form a...
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Six of the best soft drinks buyers
>>nominated this monthBuying manager, soft drinksTescoDebbie AllwrightAllwright joined Tesco more than 20 years ago and has been a soft drinks buyer for the past five. Her buying roles...
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When nanny doesn’t know best
Grocery retailers are shining in areas where the government is failing, says Simon Howard On the whole, I am a mild-mannered man. Tolerance is perhaps my biggest virtue – closely followed by modesty. However, the increasing burden...
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Thinking out of the big box
It’s the first anniversary of the convenience sector’s big box invasion. Siân Harrington charts its progress and rates the offersA year ago this week two events shocked the convenience sector and caused a shake-up of unprecedented...
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Eggleton new marketing chief at United Biscuits
United Biscuits UK has snapped up John Eggleton, Bulmers group marketing director, to fill the newly created role of marketing director.Eggleton joins on December 1 and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on marketing...
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Diageo blasted in integrity dispute
Diageo has been accused of damaging the “integrity and credibility” of Scotch whisky.The spirits giant has come under fire for failing to change the name of its Cardhu brand – called after the distillery where it was first produced – even ...
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Rising force of English Braeburn
Commercial yields of English Braeburn have reached a point where they will make a real contribution to the season, said Robert Mitchell, chairman of the National Fruit Show.Speaking at the industry’s shop window in Kent, he said there would...
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Hibernia break up likely
The industry was predicting a messy break up of Sara Lee frozen desserts and Brains faggots maker Hibernia Foods after it defaulted on a loan repayment and receivers were called in.Sources close to the company said trade buyers were only...
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SW building of Costcutter
Costcutter has promoted Peter Powley to regional sales manager for the south and south west to build the company’s business in the area.A spokesman said the post had been created due to the surge of interest it was seeing in the region from...
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Canary Island crop looks good
An excellent season is being predicted for Canary Island tomatoes.Food From Spain has drawn up a series of recipes to help support the season.The promotion, running in conjunction with major retailers, will see magnetised pads in the...
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Chew on this...
Wrigley UK MD Gharry Eccles’ ambitions in confectionery extend beyond bringing excitement to mints, as he tells Liz HamsonYou’d think chewing gum was an illicit activity, the way Gharry Eccles describes it. “How long have you been a...
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Inner Circle for Waitrose
Australian rum brand Inner Circle is making its UK debut in Waitrose stores in the run-up to Christmas. Brand owner Inner Circle claims to make the spirit from hand-cut sugar cane from Fiji rather than the typical Caribbean variety, and...
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New pineapple from Del Monte
A new variety of long life pineapple has been unveiled by Fresh Del Monte.The Del Monte Honey Gold is described as having a smooth, distinctive bright yellow exterior, a refreshing, slightly sweet flavour and intense aroma and features a...
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Dispelling ‘veal misconceptions’
UK meat buyers are to find themselves targeted by the Dutch in a bid to dispel misconceptions about the country’s veal production.The Dutch Meat Board is conducting a test project to raise awareness and provide information about the veal...
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Eating into food
The multiples protest that food is sacrosanct, so where will the space come from that will allow them to take their sales of non-food to a predicted £20bn by 2007? Helen Gregory reportsSupermarkets are the department stores of the...
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Freight expectations
Safeway is way down the track, but now the other multiples are shifting freight on to the railways. Simon Creasey reportsSafeway might be lagging behind its rivals in some areas but when it comes to its logistics and more specifically...
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New lines for Fogg
KP is adding three new variants and a new look to its Phileas Fogg snacking range.The three newcomers – Nacho Cheese Tortillas, Cool Tortillas and Rosemary & Sea Salt Mignons Morceaux – hit shelves this month.The latter weighs in at...
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Tesco – we will not sacrifice food space
The multiple is looking to new space and the web for extra shelf room, says Liz HamsonTesco insists it can strengthen its grip on the non-food market without eating into grocery food space.Speaking at Citigroup Smith Barney’s...
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‘The government must listen’
The government needs to start listening to the meat sector according to leaders of a new industry association.Speaking at the launch of the British Meat Processors Association, co-president Steve Leyman said: “The meat industry generates...
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granelli’s harvest
Ice cream manufacturer Granelli’s of Cheshire has acquired the assets and ice cream manufacturing facilities of Harvest House Foods in Tattenhall. Its existing site at Cheadle will now focus on bulk ice cream, catering bars and choc ices, while the...