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Tesco hits out at Irish protectionism'
Tesco Ireland chief executive Gordon Fryett has accused independents' lobby group RGDATA of attempting to block his company's expansion through planning objections. "I always find it a bit strange," said Fryett, "when RGDATA objects to us...
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Owen moves on impulse
The Co-operative Group's category manager for chilled foods, Michael Owen, is to move across to become head of category buying for ambient and impulse lines. Owen will be responsible for categories that include confectionery, crisps and snacks,...
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Vanilla makes the monster sweet
Walkers' savoury bagged snack Monster Munch is to get its first sweet variant, with the launch of a vanilla ice cream flavour. Available from Monday (April 21) for 16 weeks, the limited edition's packaging features the brand's monster character...
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Taking the minutes
Research for The Grocer has called into question the overlap criteria being used for Safeway says Liz Hamson Suggestions Morrisons would have to shed up to 80 stores if it wins the bidding war for Safeway have been thrown into doubt by the...
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n More puzzles
Puzzler Media is launching a new puzzle magazine called Chat Puzzles Select, on sale April 28, 2003. It is the sixth licensed title to be launched under the IPC/Chat banner. With a cover price of £1.70, Chat Puzzles Select is predicted to deliver...
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Origin Shiraz
Consumer's viewALEX STUDD, 30, md of an internet company, Kent Being a consumer of Spanish varieties, I was intrigued to try this new Australian wine. They seem to be getting more and more popular, and with offerings like this, I'm not...
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Asda ups its Scottish carrots
Asda is to do away with foreign imports of carrots at its stores by doubling the amount of the vegetable it sources from Scotland this year.Produce manager at Asda, John Shoesmith, said by working with growers in Scotland over the last three...
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Press round-up ... Somerfield
Potential bidders for the supermarket group Somerfield, John Lovering and Bob Mackenzie, could make an all cash offer of around 100p a share this week to value the UK’s sixth biggest supermarket chain at about £500m, according to The...
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ABF profits from acquisitions
Associated British Foods, the maker of Kingsmill bread and Twinings tea, said profit at the group had been boosted by its acquisition of Mazola corn oil and malt drink Ovaltine. For the year to September 13, ABF posted a 9% rise in pre-tax...
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ABF profits from acquisitions
Associated British Foods said interim results had seen good performances from its Kingsmill bread, Ryvita crispbread and discount clothes store Primark and buoyed by new the businesses of Mazola oils and Ovaltine drinks.The group – which...
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Foster’s big bottle
Foster’s is making its debut in the large bottled lager arena with a 660ml format. Scottish Courage Brands said the market was dominated by Stella Artois and sister brand Kronenbourg.The new bottle is aimed at promoting beer as a...
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NiQuitin revs up in a new patch
GlaxoSmithKline has struck a deal to sponsor motorsport’s flagship event Formula One with NiQuitin its brand to help smokers kick the habit. The BMW Williams team is to advertise NiQuitin CQ – nicotine patches, lozengers and chewing gum –...
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Daz gets a blast
Procter & Gamble Daz has added a new fragrance to its washing powder range for the first time in 10 years backed by a £3m marketing campaign.Daz Citrus Blast will hit the shelves on April 15 with a limited edition 33% extra free promotion...
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A C Ward expands in south east
BWG has sold its Saxton’s wholesale business to Essex based AC Ward & Son.
AC Ward will become a Key Lekkerland member through the sale, although it remains a member of Today’s as well.
James Ward, md of AC Ward & Son, said the he… -
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ACS Welcome provides insight
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new training scheme to help suppliers get to grips with the convenience sector.Dubbed ‘Welcome to Convenience’, the scheme aims to give account managers greater insight into the market...
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William Reed titles scoop industry awards
The Grocer was been named business magazine of the year by the Britvic/ PPA business food and drink awards.The magazine’s Julian Hunt took the prize for editor of the year and marketing editor Simon Mowbray won features writer of the...
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Foster’s reviews CUB unit
Aussie leisure group Foster’s said its Carlton United Breweries is to close its Kent brewery in Sydney under a cost cutting programme to save A$100m a year.The move follows Foster’s operational review which will also see CUB's various sales...
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We believe in seasonal and abundant produce!" declares a lar
Designed to take the try before you buy' concept to new levels, the new Sainsbury's Market at Bluebird in London's King's Road is an unusual cross between a luxury department store foodhall, a street market (albeit a rather stylish one designed by...
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The accidental grocers
Almost two-thirds of today's young grocery managers joined the industry by accident, not design, according to a poll among Leading Edge members. But although they had not planned a career in food and drink, the vast majority are happy to stay...