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The art of complete satisfaction
Microwaveable pouches have now revolutionised the convenience market, enabling a high quality rice product to be prepared in two minutes. The microwave rice market, worth £18.2m, is predicted to swell to £75m in five years. Uncle Ben's has a...
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Asda goes colour-coded
Ed Bedington A major overhaul is expected to breathe new life into the meat, fish and poultry category for Asda. The multiple has spent 12 months re-designing the entire section, and the new look was launched this week. Mark James, general...
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Rebellious attitude pays off with soaring sales
Behind the advertising controversy has been vigorous NPD taking an iconic brand to new highs (or is that lows?) Pot Noodle effectively created the instant hot snacks market with its launch in 1979. Now in its 24th year, the iconic brand remains...
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Exclusive avocado
Waitrose has won exclusive rights to sell a new variety of giant avocado called Nature's Haas. Bred by Westfalia, one of South Africa's best known grower exporters, the fruit went on sale in 60 selected stores this week. As this is the...
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Jobs axed as BEW cuts costs
Birds Eye Wall's is to cut 320 jobs at its Gloucester ice cream manufacturing plant as part of a restructuring operation aimed at slashing costs by £12m. The plant, which forms part of the company's 10-unit European supply chain network,...
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British Bakeries reorganised
John Wood British Bakeries has revealed full details of a nationwide restructuring programme, first hinted at in The Grocer (June 29), to realign manufacturing capacity and distribution. The company is implementing a regional distribution...
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Safeway:winning the battle locally
The rumour factory had been doing overtime in the week that Safeway's marketing and trading director sat down to do his first major interview since taking up his post. But when asked about the reports that Wal-Mart was about to launch a takeover bid...
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United Co-op begins to integrate Yorkshire
John Wood United Co-op has started the integration of Yorkshire Co-op's 120 stores into the enlarged group following the completion of the merger between the two. Paul Griffiths, general manager, food group, said the integration process...
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BT saves for Somerfield
Somerfield has shaved 15% off its IT and communications bill a year after outsourcing the function to BT. The company's IT director, Gordon Scholes, said outsourcing had allowed management to focus on the core business and removed the need to...
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Hubba Bubba's got it taped
Wrigley is stretching its Hubba Bubba soft bubble gum brand into a new format with the launch of a sticky tape-type dispenser. Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape allows consumers to snap off just the amount they want each time. It hits shelves on Monday...
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Naafi's new buying chief
Armed forces retailer Naafi has announced the appointment of Christian Rose as its commercial director to handle UK and international buying and distribution. Rose aims to continue the development of the organisation's commercial department,...
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Call for radical shake-up of HRI
Ed Bedington An independent report has branded Horticulture Research International as unviable and has called for radical change. A five-year review by consultant Dr Derek Langslow and published by DEFRA recommended the organisation should...
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call me old fashioned if you wantÂ
Every quarter we run a simple test to see how well the industry's various online shopping services are performing. For those who missed our Insight feature on page 28, what we do is recruit a band of shoppers to order The Grocer 33 online. ...
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Rice offers more style, variety, convenience
Basmati is gaining on long grain as consumers seek sophistication, while noodles are striving to offer more. Sean McAllister reports The rice market is expanding like never before as consumers strive to recreate the restaurant experience at...
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trends and developments
A novel concept from Babylicious Ltd is a frozen meal range for babies up to one year old. Called Tastylicious, the range includes 500g packs of small individual portions of organic fruit and vegetable purées, organic vegetable recipes and...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Cottage Delight says growing demand for its premium artisan pasta range has confirmed its belief that consumers are looking for more authentic Italian products. The range's rustic look and simple packaging are to be extended next year. It has...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Pepper and salt are in the thick of the condiments boom. Influenced by celebrity chefs, consumers are trading up to bigger pack sizes of whole black pepper to fill their pepper grinders, says British Pepper & Spice. It's resulted in whole black...
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trends and developments
Consumers looking for healthier alternatives are getting a response from companies. Birds Eye Wall's hopes to tap more into the yogurt and fromage frais trend, while Richmond Frozen Foods has plans to produce lollies with added vitamins. Scottish...
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Trends and developments
n Riso Gallo has added two new products to its Riso Pronto range of quick-cooking risotto rices. Sundried Tomato with real tomato pieces and Mushroom with real mushroom pieces extend the range to five varieties. Including real pieces of sundried...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
l Bouchard l'Escaut, manufacturer of high quality Belgian chocolates, plans to become a mainstream brand in the premium sector to rival the likes of Guylian and Lindt. Its first retail offering, which debuts this month, is Croquant des Courses - a...