All The Grocer articles in 2 April 2011 – Page 2
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NewsInflation locked down by the Asda-Tesco price war
Food price inflation is all we seem to read about these days, but latest figures from The Grocer Price Index prove that competition between the rival supermarkets is keeping a lid on the cost of a weekly shop.
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Bacardi’s new lines spice up at-home range
Bacardi is hoping to "inject some Latin spirit into at-home drinking" with cocktail additions to its RTD and ready-to-serve line-up. The rum producer is adding two products to its 'Bacardi &' RTD line-up, and is adding a Pina Colada...
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Beefed-up Boasters bids to bounce back
United Biscuits is relaunching McVitie's Boasters in a bid to reverse declining sales of the luxury biscuits. The updated Boasters range features a 20% higher chocolate content, while the biscuits have been made a third larger to offer "a...
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Rowntree’s steps on to Haribo’s share bag turf
Rowntree's is muscling into traditional Haribo territory with the launch of sharing bags of jellies, sours and foams.Aimed at young families, Very Berry Jellies, Sour Faces and Jelly Aliens are rolling out at the end of the month. They...
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Banana study to help Dominican Republic
The UNFAO is conducting a major study into the European banana market to identify ways for smaller producers from the Dominican Republic to increase their market share.The Dominican Republic is the third-biggest supplier of bananas into...
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Analysis & FeaturesThe royal bandwagon: what Wills and Kate's wedding means for grocery
Last year’s World Cup didn’t quite live up to the promise as far as merchandising went – for obvious reasons. But with the Royal Wedding nearly upon us, brands and retailers have another chance to strike gold. So who’s poised to cash in? Rob Brown reports
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Comment & OpinionTales of Titania: Fortnums and Mars bars
It has been, of course, the best PR that Fortnum's has had in years. Possibly the only PR, given its image as one of the least interesting shops in the world.
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NewsMolson Coors to target women with new beer
Molson Coors is to launch a raft of new products designed to make beer more appealing to women, The Grocer can reveal. Much of the innovation focuses on making drinkers feel less bloated, a factor identified as a concern for women by the...
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Dairy Crest: price dispute behind Co-operative Group contract loss
The recent loss of Dairy Crest's milk contract with The Co-operative Group was down to its inability to agree the right price, the company has revealed.
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Co-op Group blames slump on Somerfield
The Co-operative Group has blamed difficulties integrating Somerfield for a 2.5% fall in full-year like-for-like food sales. Total sales in its food business rose 4.8% to £7.5bn in the year to 1 January, with operating profits up 33% to...
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: I doubt Tesco’s new promotion mechanic, the BOGIFPC, is going to catch on
Have you read any of Philip Clarke's tweets (twitter.com/clarkepatesco)? In an otherwise low-key start for Tesco's new CEO, he's been informing his 2,767 followers (including rivals, I can assure you), of his whereabouts.
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JTI thinks small with Calisto cigar to tap miniatures market
A new miniature brand dubbed Calisto is Japan Tobacco International's attempt to meet the shifting demand in the cigar market.Cigar smokers have been switching to smaller versions since the introduction of the ban on smoking in public...
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Saturday Essay: We must stop exploitation in the supply chain
Retailers bearing down on suppliers but taking a hit on behalf of consumers? It just doesn’t add up, says Peter Kendall
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Collier’s cheese delisting sparks fear of wider cull
Collier’s Powerful Welsh Cheddar has become the first victim of a branded Cheddar category range review by Sainsbury’s.
The retailer this week confirmed that it had stopped stocking Collier’s supplied by Fayrefield Foods with effect… -
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Focus On Yoghurts & Pot Desserts: Cheesecakes lead way for chilled desserts
Chilled desserts has seen the best growth over the past two years, up nearly 10% in 2009 and 3.5% in 2010. This is due primarily to price increases.
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Lidl to sell ‘high-end’ Royal china
Lidl is launching a set of fine-quality bone china to commemorate this month's Royal Wedding.The discounter has secured a deal with Royal Worcester to design the mug and plate, which will be decorated in the UK. The items will make Lidl...
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Kids coaxed into eating more fruit and veg with toys
A carrot is about to be dangled in front of kids alongside a host of other cuddly toy fruit and veg characters to show them ‘the friendly side of fruit and veg’ and encourage them to eat their five-a-day. The Goodness Gang, an…
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Dairy Crest website pushes up milk price
Dairy Crest has increased the price of a pint of milk sold through its Milk & More doorstop delivery service by 3p.The move, announced last weekend, means one pint of semi-skimmed Countrylife milk in a glass bottle bought through...
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Analysis & Features
Party is over, but what’s the damage to Tesco from Double the Difference?
As consumers fume amid a press furore, was Double the Difference just embarrassing for Tesco or does it reveal deeper problems?
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Denbies is first English wine in Tesco Finest range
England’s largest vineyard has produced a 2011 white wine exclusively for the Tesco Finest range marking the first time the retailer has selected an English wine to join the Finest line-up.
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