All The Grocer articles in 25 April 2009
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Glanbia issues bleaks profits warning
Irish cheese manufacturer Glanbia has been forced to issue a profits warning as dairy prices slump to “historic lows”.
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Punch Taverns hives off ‘bad pubs’
Embattled pub group Punch Taverns has announced plans to hive off a number of its underperforming leased and tenanted pubs into a separate business unit.
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Unions and MPs ask UB to open up about proposed India move
United Biscuits faces mounting opposition to restructuring plans that opponents warn will lead to 170 UK jobs moving to India. Unite has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition opposing the move, which would see 55 finance jobs go...
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Picture This...Ready meals on wheels for silver surfers
Customers with an average age of 73 are boosting the fortunes of an internet-based company that delivers healthy, frozen ready meals. Wiltshire Farm Foods was growing sales in the double digits, said new business development manager Steve Ennis, and...
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McCain voucher plan to see off own label
McCain is launching a 'save £10' voucher initiative to encourage cash-strapped consumers to buy its products instead of own label.A coupon booklet offering consumers 30% off 12 selected McCain products throughout May, June and July will be...
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Nisa-Today's unifies snacking food range under one umbrella
Nisa-Today's is to relaunch and expand its food-to-go offer and will bring all its own-label impulse lines together under a new brand. The label, FreshGo, launching in June, will be a complete food-to-go range including sandwiches, hot...
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Lambrini makes first move into rosé wine
Halewood International is cashing in on the growing popularity of rosé wine, with the launch of a new Lambrini variant.Lambrini Rosé, a semi-sparkling wine and the brand's first venture into rosé, would appeal to Lambrini's core consumer...
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Retail Prices: Own label makes return to featured promotional space
Brands are still promoting hard, but now retailers are beginning to push their own-label lines in high-profile promotional spots once more. James Ball reports
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Smith ends six-year reign at Red Tractor
Colin Smith is to retire as chairman of the Assured Food Standards board, the body that operates the Red Tractor logo, after six years at its helm. Smith will step down in the autumn after serving in the role for the maximum period allowed...
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Saturday Essay: During recession, we must invest in people
Training need not be costly - some of the best development experiences come free of charge, says Justin King
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Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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Nasa science for dishes that take the strain
A range of 'space dishes', made from the same material used by Nasa on its spacecraft, is being launched to allow food to be taken straight from the freezer and placed directly on to the hob or in the oven.The vitro-ceramic material used to...
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Fairtrade faring well despite the recession
Fairtrade sales will continue to defy the recession and grow by up to 15% this year, according to Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International, which reported UK sales rising 43% to £700m in 2008. There were plans to increase the number...
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Northern in talks over Sainsbury's VMI deal
Northern Foods is in talks with Sainsbury's about managing its own inventory with the retailer – and unlike similar past deals Sainsbury's would only pay for what it sells. Marking a possible return to prominence for vendor-managed inventory (VMI),...
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Crisps from God's own county
You can take the crisps out of Yorkshire, but you can't take the Yorkshire out of the crisps. Nicolette Allen reports on a regional business with international aspirations
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The Co-op's Simply Value range replaces 'neglected' Everyday
The Co-operative Group's value range Everyday is set to disappear in the next few months, the society has confirmed. Last September, The Co-op Group food retail MD Tim Hurrell said the range had been "neglected" and it was planning to use the...
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Cooksey stands down at DFB as restructure ends
Dairy Farmers of Britain chief executive Andrew Cooksey has stood down following the completion of the company's restructuring process.Cooksey, who has been at DFB for four years, left the farmer-owned co-operative this week after laying off...
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Picture This... Cookie doh! Frijj hires Homer
Homer Simpson will appear on bottles of Frijj chilled milkshakes for a new limited edition Cookie Dough flavour. Homer follows in the footsteps of fellow Springfield resident Chief Clancy Wiggum, who has been used to promote Frijj's chocolate fudge...
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P&H overhauls pricing to enable comparisons
A new pricing structure from Palmer & Harvey will make it easier for retailers to judge its competitiveness against rivals.
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Innocent and Tropicana chill out with the kids
Competition between Innocent and Tropicana is heating up in the chilled juice fixtures with a fresh raft of NPD aimed at kids.