All The Grocer articles in 15 October 2005 – Page 2
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‘You’ve been warned’
Brands are under fire for dealing with discounters, says Ronan HegartyAfter years of being ignored, the hard discounters now find big brand suppliers such as Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark and Ferrero Rocher literally...
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How low can beer price go?
Aggressive discounting in beer continues, but the trend is towards more 20-pack rather than 24-pack offersAfter a year of aggressive discounting on beer, all eyes will be on the price tags in the beer aisles this Christmas to see just...
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Non-dairy drink debut for Benecol
The first non-dairy drink containing cholesterol-lowering Benecol was launched at Anuga by mineral water and fruit juice giant Rhön Sprudel.The drink, a blend of orange and apple-flavoured mineral water and the plant extract stanol ester, was...
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Beware of blanket cut in salt intake
from Peter Sherratt, Salt Manufacturers’ AssociationSir; As the Food Standards Agency launches its new anti-salt campaign (The Grocer, October 1, p6), we are concerned that the health of many thousands of people could be at risk from...
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Consolidation means fewer, bigger players
Major acquisitions in the wine industry have increased the dominance of the multiples and large brandsConsolidation within the wine industry continues to create a market of big brands and fewer producers, allowing for more deep-cut...
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Biggest for non-food
Tesco is preparing for the Christmas rush with the opening of a 750,000 sq ft distribution centre dedicated to its ever-growing non-food division.The site in Daventry will be Tesco’s biggest in the UK and is expected to be completed next month....
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Cures for the hangover blues?
A throbbing head, nausea, liver damage and other after-effects of hitting the bottle could be a thing of the past, claim the many suppliers behind a spate of new hangover ‘cures’ and alcohol eliminators launched at this year’s Anuga...
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Dutch Meat Board shuts up shop following mergers in Netherlands
The Dutch Meat Board is to cease operating in the UK this year, following the closure of its operations in the Netherlands, Greece, Germany and Italy.The UK arm was held in high regard and was seen to add value to the sector. MD Robert Smith...
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RTD brands fight hard to keep falling share
Producers are spending big on aggressive marketing to boost RTD salesThe ready-to-drink (RTD) category may still be in the doldrums, but suppliers insist it has a very loyal audience that will be looking to splash out on favourite...
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Why not give us a break?
Retailers are increasing their calls for a tax break on tobacco as new figures suggest that the government’s strategy to cut down on smuggling has failed.A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) revealed that despite hundreds of...
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Britons get a taste for premium foods
Despite the competitive state of the market, all the signs point to the growing popularity of premium foods, says James DurstonYou only have to battle the crowds at Borough Market in London or at one of the burgeoning farmers’ markets...
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Time has come for UK Cameo
British cameo volumes are increasing to such an extent that the trademarked dessert apple variety will soon start to make a real impact on supermarket shelves, according to the UK’s only distributor.Andy Sadler, MD of Norman Collett, which...
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On the Campaign Trail
Birds Eye Budget £1.4mManufacturer UnileverThe first TV ad for Birds Eye peas for seven years features the Birds Eye veg as a gleaming ‘pea car’, arriving in top condition at consumers’ doors, while a fresh pea car disintegrates...
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Florida hit by canker
Florida growers are facing a severe outbreak of the root disease canker in citrus groves.Last year Florida lost 69% of its grapefruit and a third of its oranges to hurricane damage.This year, experts warned that similar weather could cause...
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Catching them young
Is the industry ignoring graduate talent, asks Siân HarringtonAccountancy and law have the big salaries, while media offers glamour and the civil service stability and a large pension pot. No wonder the food and drink industry has to...
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Cream of the crop in the liqueur category
Baileys dominates the cream liqueur market, but Amarula is growing stronglyCream and dairy-based alcoholic drinks have been getting a lot of attention of late. This is partly due to the growing interest in the at-home cocktail...
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Unique celebration launched
A new awards scheme is being launched by The Grocer to reward the very best own label product development.One of the unique features of The Grocer Own Label Excellence Awards is that consumers will have a say in deciding the eventual winners....
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QMS chairman not reappointed
Jim Walker has left his position of chairman for Quality Meat Scotland.His departure comes after the three organisations that own the group – NFU Scotland, the Meat and Livestock Commission and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers -...
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A sucker for replenishment of children’s nutrition
Parents who have problems getting their kids to drink milk are being targeted by funky flavoured straws – described as a healthier option to flavoured milk drinks.Unistraw’s product, which won an innovation award at Anuga, is a see-through...
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Cider is no longer the dog of drinks
Cider has come a long way in gaining a more upmarket image, with the launch of several premium brandsFrom its former reputation as the cheapest way to get drunk, cider has made significant inroads into gaining a more upmarket...
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