All The Grocer articles in 18 December 2010 – Page 2

  • HALLS-LIFT-KISS
    News

    Campaign Trail: Halls Soothers’ saucy kiss

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury is starting the new year in a saucy mood with the return of its steamy Halls Soothers advert, The Kiss. The £1m campaign marks the brand's first advertising since 2005 and the ad will be on air for three weeks from 3 January.

  • SAUCY-FISH-CO
    News

    Melt-in-middle fish cake from Seachill

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Seachill is hoping to reinvigorate the flagging fishcakes sub-category with the first branded melt-in-the-middle product. Saucy Centre Fishcakes from The Saucy Fish Co come in smoked haddock with a Davidstow Cheddar sauce, and salmon with...

  • SUGNO-CSTORE
    News

    Sugro starts buying group to support smaller wholesalers

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Sugro UK has set up a new buying group for smaller snacks, soft drinks and confectionery wholesalers. Acorn will support wholesalers that have annual impulse turnover of £3m or less and are too small to strike decent terms with...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Retailers should narrow focus on top brands

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Range rationalisation in most product segments leads to higher profits and drives innovation

  • News

    Ex-Findus boss takes up top position at Gü puds

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Just weeks after his exit from Findus Group, Mark Escolme is back in business as the new MD of Gü. Escolme was confirmed this week as the replacement for Gü's current MD Mike Hodgson, who has been with the company since 2006.

  • Profiles

    Born takes over at helm of Wincanton

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Logistics giant Wincanton has named Eric Born as its new CEO following a restructuring of the business. Born moves up from the role of COO, replacing Graeme McFaull, who has been at the helm since December 2005. Wincanton said...

  • BIN-WITH-WASTE
    News

    Tesco ups bogof dairy deals despite promise

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has increased the number of bogof deals it runs on dairy products by almost a third despite a pledge to cut down on such deals to tackle food waste. According to Assosia, the chain has run 404 bogof deals across the chilled dairy...

  • SALMON-AND-TUNA-SHOT
    News

    Industry fears Fish Fight blow to salmon and tuna

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Fears are mounting in the fishing industry that Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's forthcoming C4 series on fish will spark a consumer backlash against salmon and tuna. Hugh's Fish Fight is scheduled to air in January. As well as exploring the...

  • ADAM LEYLAND
    Comment & Opinion

    Editor's Comment: Let me know if you can find a better value deal than this issue of The Grocer

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    It's said that retail is detail. Well, there is a lot of detail in this week's bumper issue.

  • News

    Don’t fall foul of bait pricing laws

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Sir, The OFT's new market report gives retailers further clarity about when certain pricing promotions are in breach of consumer protection law ('OFT opens first cases in crackdown on misleading pricing', The Grocer, 4 December).

  • DAIRY-INSPECTOR
    News

    Dairy farmer guilty of inspector assault

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    A Dorset dairy farmer who beat up a Food Standards Agency inspector during an inspection has been given a criminal record. David Yeatman was also found guilty of two offences under food hygiene regulations by Bournemouth Magistrates Court...

  • FLORA-BUTTERY
    News

    Flora to shift focus from health to family appeal

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Unilever is gearing up for a major revamp of its Flora spreads portfolio in the new year. The company plans to move away from the health focus that has characterised much marketing and communication for Flora in recent times and return...

  • Profiles

    The Human Angle: Andrew Quinlan

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    I started as a hobby making cider and fruit juice how I liked them. I can't think of a better way to spend my working days!

  • Profiles

    My Alternative CV: Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Duncan Goose, MD and Founder of One Foundation, on cheap burgers, the Dambusters and appearing on Indian TV riding his motorbike

  • Comment & Opinion

    Saturday Essay: Pledge to keep employability on the agenda

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    UK food and drink companies must work together to improve skills and employment in the sector, says Justin King

  • BUDGENS-CUTTING-RIBBON
    News

    Musgrave sells first Somerfield store two years after buying it

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Musgrave Retail Partners GB has finally sold its first former Somerfield store to an independent retailer. The wholesaler snapped up 13 stores from The Co-operative Group in January 2009 and planned to sell them to independents under the...

  • News

    Give clear advice on healthy eating

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Sir, "Eating five fruit and veg a day won't help you to beat cancer" screamed a recent press headline. With Christmas around the corner, sensational media reports could lead to confusion about what people should eat. This is...

  • WEIGHT-WATCHERS-SALMON
    News

    Heinz first to adopt new WeightWatchers’ points

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Heinz has become the first supplier to overhaul its WeightWatchers range in line with the new ProPoints system and in time to appeal to weight conscious consumers in the new year. The £112m Weight Watchers from Heinz (WWfH) range is...

  • News

    Booker adds to own-label snack range

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Booker has added three new products to its own-label snacks range. Monkey nuts, spicy cashews and prawn crackers increase the range, launched in March, to seven lines. All the products are price-marked at 59p or two for £1 and offer...

  • News

    Indian-inspired crisp range adds spice to Burts Chips portfolio

    2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Burts Chips has looked to the East for its first foray into the world food aisle. The Devon-based company has launched Anita's Chips, an exotic range of handcooked crisps in flavours inspired by Indian cuisine. The range, which...