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Beyond 2000 Nick Gill Cap Gemini
The retail world is buzzing with the rapid development of internet marketplaces such as GlobalNetXchange and the WorldWide Retail Exchange. While it's probably fair to say these exchanges are more aspirational than based on solid financial accords,...
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Summer onions: Volume could fall by 25%
Southern hemisphere onion importers predict that volumes could be reduced by as much as 25% this season because of the effects of a large European crop which is still in store. The main sources that traditionally benefit are New Zealand and...
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Iceland: Walker defends Greenpeace 28
Iceland chairman Malcolm Walker has given evidence at the trial of 28 Greenpeace supporters charged with theft and criminal damage after they destroyed a trial crop of genetically modified maize at a Norfolk farm. Walker, who has been a member of...
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ABATTOIRS: FSA under fire over task force
Rapid disappearance of small abattoirs, quietly welcomed by large operators, provokes increasing protest from some corners of the industry. The National Federation of Meat and Food Traders, representing independent butchers and some of the little...
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Suppliers: ABF hit by tough market
Associated British Foods is planning to expand internationally according to chief executive Peter Jackson, who said "there is no bigger priority than looking for the right acquisition". His comments came as the group announced a drop in pretax...
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OPINION: The absurd and the illegal
The news that exports of French agricultural products to Britain rose last year despite the strength of public opinion against France's refusal to lift the UK beef exports ban will probably provoke wide Gallic smiles down the Champs Elysées....
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Natural Products Europe: Forum for the organic and the acc
Visitors and exhibitors packed the aisles at Natural Products 2000 at Olympia in London last weekend a sign that the organic and health markets are becoming big business according to show organisers Full Moon Communications. Show director Robin...
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South Africa: Capespan International views the global horizo
Outspan and Bella Nova set for major expansion Capespan International, the marketing organisation which represents around two thirds of overall deciduous and citrus fruit exported from South Africa, has revealed plans to further widen the use of...
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Online retailing: Ahold gets connected to Peapod's expertise
Dutch retailer Ahold has signed a US$73m rescue deal with ailing US internet grocer Peapod. Peapod's future was looking bleak in March when the company announced it was down to its last $3m after a consortium of investors withdrew funding worth...
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Newstrade: NFRN sounds alarm at Tesco/WH Smith link up
Retailers and publishers have warned that the proposed exclusive magazine supply deal between Tesco and WH Smith News must not be allowed to destroy the viability of smaller outlets. The supermarket plans to have national distribution arrangements...
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THE GROCER FOCUS ON OWN LABEL: PLMA's annual trade show to h
The growth of own label across Europe will continue as trends point to new merchandising and marketing opportunities for retailers. "Market share for own label in Spain is anticipated to reach 20% in volume, while market share in Italy is projected...
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Compulsory beef labels set to arrive in autumn
EU agriculture ministers have voted to introduce compulsory labelling for beef from September 1 2000 two years ahead of the original date. MAFF minister of state Joyce Quin welcomed the decision but she said the UK already has a beef monitoring...
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Multiples: Asda's month on month share slips
Asda's market share figures suffered a "disappointing" drop last month, according to the latest Taylor Nelson Sofres figures. Although its year on year market share showed a 1% rise, the month on month market share change dipped 0.7%. Salomon...
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AW thinks business building
Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward has bolstered its business development teams for the south and west. Martin Hall has been appointed business development manager for the west region. Hall is to be joined by business advisors Nick Kenworthy and Rob...
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Milk: Big spend backs a whole new You
Sainsbury's rebranded home shopping service is just the first in a series of "building blocks" the company will lay in the next few months to boost its e-commerce activity. The development of Sainsbury's to You, launched last week, took part of the...
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Citrus: Shamoutis need better image'
The reputation of Israel's famous thick skinned shamouti orange variety which gave Jaffa its name has been diminishing because of too much Class II fruit entering the system, according to Reuven Andorn, Agrexco's citrus account manager. He made...
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Cash and carry: Landmark in explosive mood for the Big One
Easter will see the arrival of The Big One for Landmark cash & carry customers a promotional drive that promises to crack open holiday trading profits. The promotion will run for six weeks from April 17 to May 27 and consists of product...
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Brewers must work harder to fend off the competition'
The number of households buying beer is in decline and this has been highlighted as one of the key issues facing the take home brewers. Analysis by Taylor Nelson Sofres shows penetration of UK households fell by 3.7% between February 1998 and...
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MARKETING DIRNKS: We can turn British market round'
In its bid to rebuild the franchise for German wines in the UK, producers are being offered a cash incentive to come up with innovative wines and marketing plans. The German Wine Institute has set aside £75,000 which will be awarded to up to three...
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Brittany vegetables: Region plans for more niche market line
PdB aiming for bigger impact Brittany vegetable and salad growers are seeking to introduce new branded packa-ging on cauliflower and new potatoes complete with an environmental message as part of a renewed push to boost sales. The region operates...