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Fairview looks for parity
South African producer Fairview is looking beyond its usual puns on famous French wine regions to launch a new premium brand.The company, previously responsible for brands such as Goat Roti and Goats Do Roam, will launch a more serious...
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Lunchable falls in line
Kraft has signalled its devotion to the Dairylea Lunchables range despite recent adverse publicity over salt and fat content.The company last month made a global vow to improve the makeup of its key lines.And it said that new Pitta...
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Must be a snug fit
Only deals that are easy wins are likely to come to fruition, says Neil Sutton in the latest quarterly report from PwCM&A activity among food and drink manufacturers has been subdued in recent months, in stark contrast to the frenzy...
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Is food the new tobacco?
Suppliers are condemned by their critics for unhealthy products and unscrupulous marketing. But how much do consumers really need protecting from themselves? Simon Mowbray reportsJunk the food ads’, ‘Schools in choc for kids row’,...
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Giant’s local touch
Backed by the mighty Metro, Makro is bent on UK expansion says John WoodCash and carry chain Makro is part of a multinational giant that dwarves even Tesco, but in the cut-throat UK retail sector it aims to use its power to support...
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Grampian looks south
Leading meat producer Grampian has announced the details of its structural changes following the appointment of former Arla boss David Salkeld as chief executive.The move involves changes to both the main board and the creation of an...
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Heat Havoc
The enduring heatwave is causing havoc for a wide variety of sectors across Europe and beyond. Milk output is reported to be slumping in many parts of Spain, Italy and France, as well as other regions in Germany and Austria.Grass pastures...
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Mister Potato Head
Few brand icons have had as much impact on the products they peddle as Gary Lineker. Simon Mowbray interrupts this national hero’s busy schedule to talk about his life as one of the UK’s most successful brand ambassadorsHe’s had...
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It’s a summer sizzler for meat
While the soaring temperature is causing havoc within other sectors, demand for meat is hotting up as Britain continues to sizzle.Most retailers are reporting sales off the scale with several describing it as one of their best ever weeks for...
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lack of knowledge is vulnerability
from Andrew J Horder, Horder AssociatesSir; re: Hard Grind for Buyers (August 2, p34-35) Before moving into consultancy, I had over 10 years dealing with national accounts. I agree that the frequency of moving buyers has a detrimental...
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Thinking local
A healthy disrespect for planograms has helped Shaws to like-for-likes of 5%, says Elaine WatsonWander round the aisles at Shaws’ largest branch in Camberley, Surrey, and you won’t see much evidence of category management. Just about...
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Strachan moves to Negociants UK as MD
Martin Strachan has become MD of Australian and New Zealand premium wine agents Negociants UK to build the growth of brands such as Oxford Landing.He replaces Michael Cox who moved to Wines of Chile as MD.Working from Negociants UK’s...
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for young men
Goodfella’s has launched Deep Pan Max pizza in three 12 inch varieties retailing at £2.99 each in a bid to boost the appeal of frozen pizza to 16 to 24-year-old males. “This is a key segment but one where frozen pizza has not performed as...
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Tax parity in sight
Plans to increase tobacco duty on the continent are a “ray of light” in the war against illegal imports waged by tobacco wholesalers and retailers.The German government is planning a E1 tax increase on a packet of 20 cigarettes. The rise is...
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sales prospects
European forecourt shops’ sales will rise by 4.5% a year between now and 2007 – ahead of the increase in overall convenience food and drink sales, of 4.1%, according to Datamonitor.In its latest report, Convenience Retailing on The European...
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View from the top
The Grocer asks industry chiefs who their money is on to win the battle for Safeway and whether they believe the protracted sale has hurt the market over the past six monthsSince January, the challenge for my colleagues and I has...
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Albertson’s to honour Fleming contacts
US grocer Albertson's has been told that it cannot break supply contracts with bankrupt grocery wholesaler Fleming as it attempts to sell its wholesale business.A bankruptcy court said the loss Albertson's contracts could see Fleming lose...
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BBH sales fall
Scottish & Newcastle said its 50/50 joint venture with Denmark's Carlsberg Breweries in eastern Europe, Baltic Beverages Holding had posted a 14% drop in first half sales.Interim sales at BBH fell to 552m euros, but S&N said there had been a...
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Britvic’s Freekee goes Strange
Britvic is bringing its six-month old kids’ milk and juice drink Freekee Soda under the Tango banner, in advance of a legal challenge.The company would not name its challenger but the Patents Office confirmed that the only other product...
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Coke plays it cool with Burger King
Coca-Cola has offered to pay $21.1m to Burger King after it undermined a beverage market test in the fast food chain’s Virginia restaurants three years ago. The Frozen Coke scam had been to hire an outside consultant to spend up to...