All The Grocer articles in 12 November 2005 – Page 2

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    Strawberry export record

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Excellent growing conditions and additional planting mean that exports of Israeli strawberries to the UK will be heavier than ever before this season, according to Amos Orr, UK manager for Agrexco, the country’s largest shipper.“In total we...

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    Eureka!

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>Who's at the cutting edge of NPD?Product:vitaliceCompany:rivermill foodsLaunch date:June 2005The idea for Vitalice, an energy-boosting ice lolly that claims to be the equivalent of Red Bull on a stick,...

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    The Saturday Essay

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>selling to kids means being cool, says Gary Leih, group chairman, Ogilvy & Mather LondonAs children get older younger, the latest generation is more media-savvy, more conscious of brand power and has more cash. A child’s...

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    Ethics, endurance and health

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Natural Balance Foods is aiming to emulate the success of niche and ethical companies such as Innocent and Green and Black’s through the creation of two snack bar ranges that promote ethical causes.Trek is a protein-rich bar positioned as an...

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    Dried and gone to pasta heaven

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    As retailers drive the price of dry pasta down, value will be generated by brands getting a bigger share of the actionDry pasta has had a year of change, with the fire at the Geest factory in April resulting in several retailers...

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    Decisions, decisions...

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    The hardest part of a managerial role is making decisions that have a significant impact on your company. Act with integrity – and don’t be afraid to make mistakes, says Petra CookDecisions are a key part of any manager’s day-to-day...

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    Yamazaki debuts

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Japanese drinks giant Suntory is launching its single malt Yamazaki whisky into the UK, and has revealed plans to bump up its UK presence over the next few years.Suntory has secured a listing with Sainsbury to stock a 700ml bottle (rsp: £24) of...

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    Waitrose evolves at Darwin Park

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Residents in Staffordshire are to benefit from Waitrose’s first store in the region. The 27,000 sq ft store has recently opened on the residential development site Darwin Park in Lichfield. This Waitrose store is a new development and does...

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    Henderson relishes its c-store tussle with Tesco

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    The battle for control of Northern Ireland’s c-store market is heating up this month.Tesco is set to open its second Express store in the province on Monday (November 14) and Martin Agnew, MD of Henderson Wholesale, which supplies the Spar and...

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    Fresh pork faces an identity crisis

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Fresh pork must become a valuable proposition that consumers understand and feel is relevant to their lifestyles, it has been claimed.Mark Thorpe, qualitative research boss at market researcher SPA, said that bacon was seen as compatible with...

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    Dairy Crest/Wiseman price fixing suspected

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Milk processors Dairy Crest and Robert Wiseman Dairies are at the centre of an OFT probe into suspected price fixing.It remains unclear whether the OFT is also questioning other dairies and major retailers. A spokeswoman refused to reveal the...

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    Skinny Cow in a double Swirl

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Skinny Cow is aiming to boost its leading brand position in the healthy ice cream sector with the launch of Swirl Pots.The Chocolate and Toffee pots, which are launched into retail this month, consist of two chocolate iced desserts with...

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    Consumer Feedback

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>pasta sauce is hot stuffThe pace of innovation in the pasta sauce market has continued at a high level over the past 12 months.But, reflecting the cooking sauce market in general, this has been fuelled by an increase in...

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    Consumer Insight

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Age profile of pepper consumersnPeppers were eaten on 456 million occasions last year, up 2% on the previous yearnPeppers are consumed for health reasons on 41% of...

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    A chill wind cools premium growth

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    High quality standard ranges of chilled pasta and sauces, often driven by promotional activity, are making essential innovation in the premium end of the market a tough propositionThe chilled pasta and pasta sauces sector is in need...

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    Champagne in premium mood

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Champagne producers are battling to protect the market from deep off-trade discounting as production reaches capacity.Mumm has released its Mumm Grand Cru – targeting the premium end of the market – into Waitrose in a festive gift box (rsp:...

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    Multiples’ supply chain pledge

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Two of the leading multiples have publicly stated that retailers have an obligation to guarantee livestock farming continues in the UK.Steve Murrells, commercial director, fresh produce at Tesco, said that retailers’ prime responsibility was to...

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    On the Campaign Trail

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>cravendale cows take on a strawberry colour...bisto encourages friends and family to share a meal...fishy business with st ivel advance... Glenfiddich inspires great conversations...Hint of...Budget:...

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    Cooksey is group MD of Dairy Farmers of Britain

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Farmers of Britain has promoted group commercial director Andrew Cooksey to the role of group managing director.Cooksey, who takes up his position on January 1, replaces Malcolm Smith who left in May to pursue other interests.Cooksey...

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    Test purchasing blitz on way

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    The Home Office is heaping pressure on supermarkets over selling alcohol to under-18s with a new crackdown on underage and antisocial drinking.Details of the campaign will be revealed at its launch next week, but it is believed that the...