All The Grocer articles in 21 August 2004 – Page 3

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    Sims for traina

    2004-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Ingredients specialist JO Sims has been licensed to represent California-based Traina Dried Fruits in the UK.Traina’s fruits are dried under the Californian sun on redwood trays, which yields an intense flavour and brilliant...

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    Tesco sells 181-store Dillons chain

    2004-08-23T09:28:00Z

    Tesco has sold its CTN chain Dillons Stores to TM Retail. The 181-store chain was part of T&S Stores which was acquired by Tesco in a £530m deal in October 2002.TM Retail operate 1,161 stores across the UK under the McColls, Forbuoys and...

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    Blueberries could reduce cholesterol

    2004-08-24T08:33:00Z

    Eating blueberries could cut bad cholesterol and prevent clogged arteries, according to American research.The fruit contains a chemical, pterostilbene, which works in a similar way to drugs used to reduce harmful levels of cholesterol and...

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    Spar chosen as Esso’s symbol group supplier

    2004-08-25T08:37:00Z

    Spar has been recommended as the symbol group supplier of choice for Esso owner dealers across the UK.Steve Blackmore, Spare retail director, said: “Spar has experience of 400 forecourts in the UK and Northern Ireland.“Now having...

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    Toothpaste gets fresher

    2004-08-25T08:37:00Z

    Colgate Palmolive has teamed up with Bioprogress to create Max Fresh, a new toothpaste with breath-freshening strips mixed in.Bioprogress, which makes products including colostomy bags and non-gelatine drug capsules, has already developed...

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    Diageo to buy Dutch Ursus brand

    2004-08-26T08:35:00Z

    Diageo has signed a deal to purchase Dutch vodka brand Ursus, which is the number two vodka brand in Europe behind its Smirnoff brand.Ursus was originally an Icelandic drink before it was purchased by Dutch firm Homebergh in 1995. The...

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    Wiseman wins again with Tesco milk deal

    2004-08-27T08:23:00Z

    Robert Wiseman Dairies has been successful in Tesco’s review of its fresh milk supply arrangements, as well as increasing its fresh milk share at Sainsbury, as reported yesterday.The company will now hold a 60% share of Tesco’s fresh milk...

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    Somerfield joins Tchibo to expand non-food

    2004-08-27T08:23:00Z

    Somerfield is significantly expanding the space it devotes to non-food following a deal with German coffee maker and non-food supplier Tchibo to roll out dedicated displays in 100 stores.The Tchibo concept, piloted at selected stores for six...