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Independents' hopes highfor increased market share

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Supermarkets appear to have reached their maximum attainable share of red meat sales, according to the MLC's interpretation of latest data from Taylor Nelson Sofres. The multiples' share increased by only 0.1% in the 52 weeks to January 7, MLC...
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industry reaction

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

"The report has a lot of good points, but it has all the hallmarks of something which came out two months too early. Some of its rhetoric is naive and disjointed. The report fails in that it does not identify key elements of concern to agriculture....
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Tesco takes a proactive recruitment line

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Tesco has stepped up its recruitment strategy with the introduction of a talent planning approach. David Fairhurst, the multiple's group resourcing director, said: "Tesco already has a widely respected talent spotting programme. What's changed is...
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Monopoly position

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

In a picturesque village in north Gloucestershire, close to the River Severn, Twyning Village Stores enjoys a monopoly position. Average weekly sales are £9,613, while lottery sales add a further £2,000 and weekly newsbill is £1,250. The shop is...
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Smaller packs at Safeway

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Safeway is thinking small with the addition of a new range of 25cl wine bottles from a leading South African producer. It is introducing Vinfruco's Arniston Bay to the format and is hoping to tap into the undeveloped potential of the smaller packs....
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I don’t hold out a lot of hope here. The packaging is unexciting, as is the wine. Ruby cabernet and pinotage do not produce good wines when the yields are high and little oak is used, as is the…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I am not a big whisky drinker in fact I never touch the stuff but having tasted this I can see why there are so many enthusiasts. I find it difficult to fault. Despite being somewhat crowded,…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Not a favourite grape of mine as it is often overly alcoholic. This example, however, has a dark brooding colour, and is very youthful with a clean, lifted aroma of blueberries and black pepper…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Unlike many people, I don't mind the slightly off-the-wall bottle, and the collarette will draw attention. The wine is better than I was expecting, having a clean, fresh, fruity aroma and a dry...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

I would like to see the vintage on the front label but otherwise this is a suitably clear and stylish package, although people might not pick up Italia as the brand. Apart from the slightly high…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This new well-presented offering follows in the footsteps of so many Rosemount wines in delivering a fresh, squeaky clean fruity wine that just falls short of expectations. We are not looking at a...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I have been a huge fan of Fuller's for many years and this excellent beer only serves to strengthen my feelings for them. The packaging is stylish and the branding clear and easily recognisable in...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The beer behind this traditional package delivers on all counts. It is gently hoppy with a light mousse and has perfect weight and alcohol balance. When I drank this chilled, I found it was...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The bottled real ale category is becoming a real minefield with a vast array of styles available. However the delicate taste of rye gives this latest offering from Batemans a point of difference...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield When I agreed to join this tasting panel, I did not dream I would be subjected to tasting such a revolting drink. I'm afraid my judgement has been slightly influenced by my wholehearted...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Seldom have I tasted a red wine from anywhere that offers such excellent value for money as this red offering from the Fratelli Martini family. At £2.99 it is unbeatable. Behind the unpretentious...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Madeira seems to have become less and less fashionable so this is a welcome attempt to give the sector a shot in the arm. The innovative 50cl packaging is a good start, being stylish but not too...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This is a brave venture into what has to be the most competitive sector of the whole wine market. For a red Argentian wine to succeed at £4.99 in today's retail market, it must do two things: over...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The packaging on both Emva wines is dull: the bottles are cheap and the corks have no branding a missed opportunity. The wines are dull as well. The red is thin and weedy with a rather...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I can’t help thinking that if Matthew Clark is trying to make a real success of these, it is going to find it jolly difficult. Despite the sensible 50cl bottles, the Ruby looks like Balsamic…