All The Grocer articles in 23 November 2002 – Page 2
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The sluggish growth in the combined market share of the majo
Since December 1997 the big boys have added only 0.7% market share. However, their dominance of the retail scene continues, with a 60% share of the grocery market, according to IGD's Grocery Retailing: The Market Report 2002. Between them the...
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Leaving hospital confines
NHS condom supplier Pasanté Healthcare is launching its range into the OTC arena. The company said its offering had been so well received by patients that it felt the time was right to diversify into retail. Sales director Dave Strutt said:...
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Online tap on consumer needs
Sean McAllister A hi-tech tool has been launched to help the red meat industry meet the needs of today's consumers. Retailers, farmers, processors and caterers will all have free internet access to reports and figures on the market with the...
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Too many cooks
As Gordon Ramsay jumps into fmcg branding, are other celebrity names getting their fingers burned? Mary Carmichael reports When Delia uses cranberries, or Nigella opts for watercress, it's not unknown for UK consumers to empty supermarket...
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Hubscher for Co-op sourcing
The Co-operative Group has picked Peter Hubscher to fill the newly created post of local sourcing manager. Hubscher will be responsible for promoting the purchase of locally sourced products for all CRTG members. He will also co-ordinate...
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The Dutch may be strong in the foodservice sector but curren
Like many other exporters to the UK market they have spotted the chance for expansion at the expense of the struggling British industry, and to grab a little more of the action in the retail sector. "The British figures are declining so someone...
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Maverick moves deliver
Price-based deals are in danger of commoditising bacon and marketers are looking for radical ideas to build promotions and add value Bacon is not price sensitive, yet when it comes to shifting product, price promotion remains the dominant...
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NPD proves the real driver
Innovation is the industry's common battleground Innovation is becoming the new battlefield in the bacon category. The words new product development and adding value are on almost everyone's lips across the industry. UK consumers eat a lot...
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Mason's successor steps forward
Majestic Wine has promoted Justin Apthorp, son of chairman John Apthorp, to buying director to take over the running of its buying department from trading director Tony Mason. Justin Apthorp, whose appointment is effective immediately, is being...
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Gourmet Garden herbs given a TV outing
Own label dried herbs, spices and seasonings supplier British Pepper & Spice is to spend £1.5m promoting its own chilled brand, Gourmet Garden. The push will include the company's first foray on TV with an ad spearheading the marketing drive in...
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Gardening launch
A new gardening magazine is to be launched in March, a joint project between BBC Magazines and the Telegraph Group. Provisionally called the Daily Telegraph Gardening magazine, the news stand title will be published by BBC Worldwide and distributed...
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Salad growers sharpen profile
David Shapley Support is growing for the idea of a single organisation to raise the profile of British fruit and vegetables. Jonathan Tremayne, chairman of the British Leafy Salad Association, said there was a strong belief that different...
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Joanna Legg
Safeway bacon buyer "We're seeing a growing amount of imported raw material within the market. My major competitors are increasing the presence of Dutch, however I stock only British and Danish. Promotions are a key driver but an upcoming...
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Makro takes up Specially Selected range
The Scottish meat industry has been given a welcome boost from the cash and carry sector. Leading operator Makro has agreed a deal with ABP to stock both Specially Selected Scotch lamb and beef in all 29 of it's UK depots. The deal, which...
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Ready to seize the potential
With healthy volume growth, processors are determined to build on the fixture's potential. Ed Bedington reports Bacon is the star performer of the pigmeat market. It is a convenient, flexible and fast food where sales have broken the £1bn mark...
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A tiring year but with rewards
Bambos Charalambous has been debating the merits of taking Booker's Premier fascia in the course of the year, but has finally decided to go it alone.He's going to continue buying from Booker, but will also make trips to the cash and carries. "It...
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Tight times for sprouts
Sprout growers have warned that "every British sprout will be needed" as Christmas approaches. Roger Welberry, president of the British Sprout Growers' Association, said a shortage was not expected and the quality of the crop looked excellent...
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6X goes for impact
Wadworth 6X has undergone a major packaging redesign for improved shelf impact for the take-home market. The beer’s old 550ml bottle and 568ml can have been replaced with 500ml versions to make “the brand competitive in the market place”....
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Le Riche builds Checkers with non-food
Channel Islands retailer Le Riche has introduced a non-food range to its two Checkers superstores.Le Riche managing director Kevin Keen said: “We appointed a non-food specialist earlier this year, and the new range has just gone into both...
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