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The Grouse borrows a thing or two from maturing malt
Maxxium has added two new styles to its Famous Grouse brand in an effort to attract consumers back to blended whisky. The company has borrowed techniques from its malt whisky business and introduced special wood finishes to the blend to create...
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New regional management team overhauls Budgens operations
Budgens has beefed up its operations team with the appointment of four executives, each of whom will take responsibility for running in the region of 14 stores. Former store manager and 26-year Budgens veteran David Lee takes responsibility for 14...
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Receivers fail to find buyer for Tinsley
Lincoln based Tinsley Foods has closed after receivers failed to find a buyer prepared to take it as a going concern. Receivers KPMG said they were surprised the business had attracted so little interest given major customers Marks and Spencer and...
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M&S Café Revive goes into packs
Marks and Spencer is looking to build on the success of its instore café concept Café Revive with the launch of retail packs of coffee under the same brand. Made from Arabica beans ground at ultra cool temperatures within minutes of roasting,...
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CAKE MIXES: RISING NICELY
Higher quality and a particular appeal to children are key factors for success says Sheila Eggleston N ot since the heady days of the Viota sponge mixes in the '60s has there been such a resurgence of interest in cake mixes. ACNielsen's new...
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Canners in Seattle interested in promotions after a period of inactivity Canned salmon promotional activity now switches to pinks Sales of red salmon in the run up to Christmas are reported to be better than expected, due no doubt to the heavy...
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Vertical integration of the process from sea to plate' at John West powerhouse in Victoria Minimum handling ethos key to Heinz Seychelles operation Kit Davies The Seychelles Heinz has now consolidated its ambitious growth programme for the...
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Pilchard ban looms Another complete ban on pilchard fishing by the Namibian government is possible. With this season's fishing only a few weeks away, tests have shown fewer than normal shoals in three key areas. Six years ago, Namibia banned all...
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Malaysia plans to be more actively involved in the tuna business Thai canners looking to growth in added value Clive Beddall, Bangkok Thailand's tuna canners are predicting more growth in the added value sector of the UK market. Packers...
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Canadian processors alarmed by reports of threat to Fraser run Pink salmon pack likely to return to normality With retail tuna prices being forced upwards, attention is now switching to red and pink salmon. North American canners have been...
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Pricing dilemma for canners as pack 25% larger than last year's Multipack route beckons Opening prices for new season Alaskan Salmon are expected shortly now that the extent of the Canadian pack is known and product is making its way down to...
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Promotional activity will be scaled back until fishing improves in South Africa/Peru Sardine prices to rise as El Niño's return feared Poor sardine catches are being reported by Portuguese fishermen at a time when canners are under pressure to...
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Takeover comes hot on heels of stake in Gruppo Russo Princes grows further with Oxbridge purchase Clive Beddall Princes Foods has consolidated its position as a force in retail and foodservice markets by buying one of its majorrivals, Oxbridge...
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Adequate supplies of 213g but prices will be higher than expected No more Canada reds as Fraser run total failure' Reports from Seattle suggest negotiations have commenced between the UK salmon importers and packers now that it seems unlikely...
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Seattle sources report unusually high quality for Bristol Bay fish Multiples to offer red talls at pre-Christmas £1.99 At least two major supermarkets are going to feature red talls (418g) this Christmas according to trade sources. The...
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Some supermarkets reported to be considering own labels for pouch format Tuna prices set to rise Although tuna raw material prices have steadied over the last few weeks, prices are about to rise at retail level, reflecting the second phase of...
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Drinks industry favours compulsory ID card plan
The prospect of compulsory ID cards, being promoted by the government in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in the US, has been welcomed by many in the drinks industry. First Quench md Steve Headington said: "We would welcome any initiative...
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A chain in change takes to the stage
n Can the food chain bridge the chasm of society wanting one thing and UK farmers providing another? Helen Gregory reports There's a severe weather warning predicted for European agriculture. And farmers look set to be blown about in the storm. At...
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McCain gets saucy with its frozen Micro range, and chips in
Frozen potato specialist McCain is adding three new products to its Micro range and is also chipping in with a £5.5m support package. Micro Wedges-In-Sauce (rsp: 89p, 200g) come in BBQ and curry varieties and continue the brand's potato theme,...
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Entenmann's returns to the coffee shop
Entenmann's will continue to push its products into a wider variety of eating occasion next month with a launch and a redesign. It will introduce a new range of premium Café-Style Muffins which are targeted at snackers particularly at tea or...