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Marketing chief Coppard sets his sights on trebling turnover
Merrydown has promoted from within to fill its long term vacancy for a director of marketing. Mike Coppard, who joined the company 18 months ago as customer marketing controller, has been acting director since the summer. He is to concentrate on...
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CWS: Co-op launches damages claim
The Co-op has made an 11th hour civil claim for damages and monies allegedly owed on two former CWS executives and former suppliers Andrew Regan and Ronald Zimet. The multi-million pound claim was filed just days before the five year statutory cut...
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Republic of Ireland: Consumer lobby rattles sabre over state
The Competition Authority in the Irish Republic has been accused of foot-dragging in deciding whether allegations of price collusion among multiples in the Irish market warrant official investigation and possible prosecution. The results of four...
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Havoc let loose as Mr Kipling turns exceedingly relevant'
Exclusive Mary Carmichael Manor Bakeries has lifted the lid on plans for the £5m makeover of its Mr Kipling brand its first formal review in 30 years and they include a change of image for the genial elderly brand ambassador. The new ads,...
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A feelgood factor on TV
Onken BioPot will be back on TV next month with an ad set to the James Brown dance anthem I Feel Good. A 10 second and a 30 second version run nationally for three weeks from March 5. Set in a kitchen, they show a man emerging from ...
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Petit Filous get organic offspring
Yoplait Dairy Crest is spooning out £4.5m of advertising support for its Petit Filous brand this year, partly to back the arrival of new Petit Filous Organic Yogurts. These are the first organic products for the 16 year old brand, as well as the...
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Fish market report: Late run of landings improves supplies
The supply of all varieties of fish increased significantly after a late run of good landings last week. The ensuing rollercoaster ride saw prices drop, quickly followed by a return to shortage of supplies which helped bring prices back up again. ...
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Multiples: Somerfield Megadeals: Safeway is flattered'
Somerfield is investing an extra £200m in its promotional offer this year with its new price cutting tool Megadeals. The chain has promised shoppers £26m worth of discounts in the first two weeks, and a total of £500m worth of cuts during the year,...
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The Grocer focus on: suncare
Where keeping a fair skin won't burn a hole in your pocket Suncare has been part of Asda's Rollback campaign since last year, and its policy is a no nonsense approach towards pricing and sun protection factors (SPF). David Leigh, Asda marketing...
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The Grocer focus on: suncare
analysis by Sheila Eggleston Poor weather may dog our summers but this has barely affected the steady growth of the UK suncare market. Holiday makers take off to exotic and far away places all year round and even here at home the public is being...
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The Grocer focus on: suncare
It's not what you do, but the way you do it Last year the spray was the thing. But now the brightest spots in the suncare products market are applications and packaging. That's not to say there hasn't been continued improvement in formulation...
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Hazlewood Foods: It'll be a mean machine'
The new owners of Hazlewood have pledged to turn the business into a "lean, mean, growth orientated machine" over the next 12 to 18 months. In an exclusive interview with The Grocer, David Dilger, chief executive of Greencore, which bought...
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Wholesale: Hunt hits out at supplier price tactics
New pricing strategies employed by suppliers are threatening the profitability and even the survival of wholesalers, managing director Rodney Hunt told delegates at The Today's Group 2001 Conference in Tenerife. Mentioning no suppliers by name ...
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Twinings' infusiasm
Twinings is adding two new flavours pear and guava and mandarin and lychee to its infusions range. Product manager Jackie Harold described the sector as one of the most buoyant of the tea market. "There are a growing number of people...
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United States: A stateside quest for savings as Kmart links
Top US grocery wholesaler Fleming has struck a $4.5bn deal to supply food to every Kmart store in the US. The strategic alliance will combine the buying power of the two companies to give the pair added leverage with suppliers. Fleming ceo Mark...
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Sara Lee's micro scope
Sara Lee Bakery's two newest ranges, Micro Danish Snack Bars and Micro Danish Puddings, show the company's focus on convenience in frozen desserts. The snack bars, iced Danish pastry with apple and blackberry are a new format for the Danish...
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Pernod's push on whiskey
PR Brands, the spirits division of international drinks group Pernod Ricard, is continuing the expansion of its Irish whiskey portfolio under a dedicated marketing team. James Slack is to become marketing manager of the Jameson, Blackbush and...
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International: Breaking news about the most exciting interna
Tea has been a popular ingredient over the past few weeks, with a number of novel foods featuring tea or green tea in their formulation. Japanese company Kasugai introduced Chip Choco, which are chocolate chips flavoured with green tea. And French...
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International: Breaking news about the most exciting interna
The move towards functional foods continues, with more healthy introductions in April. In Germany, Wikana has launched Winner which consists of sandwich biscuits with a filling of butter and yogurt cream, with the yogurt cream containing probiotic...
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International: Breaking news about the most exciting interna
Innovation in the beverage industry remains very high, with three innovative launches over the past month in terms of concept, packaging, ingredients or functionality. Quaker Oats has launched new packaging for its Gatorade sports drink. Gatorade...