All The Grocer articles in 19 September 2009 – Page 3

  • News

    Third Party: This Christmas, give less and you’ll do more

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The best gift the industry can give to the environment is responsible packaging and production, says David Rennie

  • News

    Lifeboat Tea sets course for Waitrose

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Posh tea brand Williamson is launching its Lifeboat Tea range in Waitrose the first time it will be available outside RNLI outlets.The range, which is being rolled out now, has been revamped for its mainstream launch in order to clearly...

  • News

    Half of dairy farmers say their profits have fallen

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    More than eight out of 10 dairy farmers say profits have fallen or remained static over the past year.Some 53% of farmers reported a decline in profits, with 31% saying profits had remained unchanged in the study by the Royal...

  • News

    Singapore Sling debuts in Selfridges

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Singaporean drinks company True Heritage Brew is bringing its Singapore Sling Original bottled cocktail to the UK.The cocktail debuts in a trial run next week as part of Selfridges' Taste of Singapore fortnight, in its first venture...

  • News

    Defra sustainability move to have major impact on industry

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    The government is set to put sustainability on an equal footing with healthy eating in a move experts say has dramatic implications for the food and drink sector.

  • DON PUMSEY
    Comment & Opinion

    Our man from the DRIP

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure & Pricing

  • SCRUB HOUSEHOLD CLEAN
    News

    Sales of eco-friendly household goods slide in recession

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Sales of eco-friendly household products are plummeting as cash-strapped shoppers look to cut bills, TNS figures have revealed. Volumes of recycled toilet roll slumped 18.2% in the 52 weeks to 6 September compared with last year, while...

  • SANDWICH M&S
    News

    Sarnie revival is sign of economic recovery

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Bread makers this week hailed an increase in sandwich sales as an early sign of economic recovery as Hovis was revealed as the UK's fastest growing bread brand.

  • News

    Tesco gets the nod for Seaton eco-store

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has won a controversial planning battle to build a new 'eco-store' on the site of a former holiday park in Seaton, Devon. Despite local opposition, all but one councillor recommended Tesco's plan over a rival application by...

  • News

    Sustainable suppliers favoured by retailers

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Suppliers who do not sign up to retailers' sustainability agendas face the risk of de-listing, a new report commissioned by Coca-Cola warns.

  • News

    Wholesalers are going green too

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Retailers may be grabbing the headlines with their state-of-the-art eco-stores, Plan As and plastic bag reduction initiatives, but wholesalers are doing their bit to address the whole green agenda as well. Beth Phillips

  • News

    Smoothie ruling is good for stores

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    A ruling by the ASA has confirmed that Innocent smoothies can count for two of your 5-a-day as each 250ml serving contains the crushed pulp and the juices of two portions of different types of fruit.

  • News

    How radical do we need to be?

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Wine in cans? Boxless breakfast cereals? Milk cartons made of chalk? Corn-based plastic? We look at the latest innovations - and what's on the drawing board. By Adam Leyland, Alex Black and Joanne Grew

  • News

    Quality Test: Own-label long-life organic orange juice, one litre

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons gets the thumbs-up for offering the perfect all-rounder organic long-life orange juice. It had a natural and refreshing taste that was not too tangy, unlike some of its rivals.

  • News

    Picture This... Pink Lady is the one that I want

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Healthy eating is the word at West End musical Grease after the long-running hit show agreed an exclusive promotional tie-up with apple brand Pink Lady.

  • News

    Logistics show launched by William Reed

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    William Reed Business Media, The Grocer's publisher, has launched a logistics trade event to help companies improve their supply chains.The Food & Drink Logistics Show will feature products from businesses specialising in areas such...

  • GROCER GREEN ISSUE 09
    News

    The Green Issue 2009

    2009-09-21T00:00:00Z

    As the threat posed by climate change becomes increasingly immediate, shoppers, retailers and manufacturers are all changing their ways. But can our greener habits survive the recession, and what surprises are lurking round the corner in the form of government red tape?

  • News

    Northern Foods names Herrick as new FD

    2009-09-21T09:34:54.967Z

    Northern Foods has appointed Simon Herrick as its new group finance director.

  • TESCO
    News

    Tesco in clothing design row with Next

    2009-09-21T09:38:39.200Z

    Tesco and Next are at loggerheads following claims by the clothing retailer Next that Tesco infringed its design rights.

  • LAMBERT BUTLER IMPERIAL
    News

    Imperial says Ataldis deal paying off

    2009-09-22T09:47:39.093Z

    Imperial Tobacco has announced its trading performance has remained in line with group expectations for the year ending 30 September, while the integration of the Ataldis brands remains on track.