All The Grocer articles in 25 November 2000 – Page 2
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The Grocer focus on bacon: MLC campaign Sales were not dama
The £4.5m MLC-backed generic pig advertising campaign promoting the British Meat Quality Standard Mark broke on May 11 and provoked a storm of controversy and even within the British industry. It was, of course, deeply resented by pigmeat...
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The Grocer focus on bacon: making its mark on ready meals
B acon has more possibilities than just fried rashers. Richard Cullen, MLC national accounts manager, trade marketing, says: "The opportunities for bacon are there in ready meals. "There is a lot we can develop for bacon and pork. "Ready meals...
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The Grocer focus on bacon
Netherlands: Braced for contraction Green legislation will add to already declining pig numbers, and the industry can no longer delay action The tide of environmental legislation is running against the Dutch pig industry which, in addition to...
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Bacon: French signs of slowdown
There are signs that the French pigmeat market slowing down after a further 50 centime lift in deadweight prices last week, Tuesday saw a 25 centime retreat by the slaughterers. There has been a 2p-3p/lb rise on Breton backs, although demand...
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Tasting panel: Banrock Station Sparkling Shiraz
from BRL Hardy TARGET CONSUMER The Grocer's marketing editor Karen Dempsey tackles this cherry-ish offering I am a big fan of red wine and fizz but not normally in the same glass. So it was with some trepidation that I approached this...
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Conkers battle for frozen food
Freshbake Foods is running an on-pack kids focused promotion on its frozen pastry products. Consumers buying Freshbake pies, pasties and slices can exchange three promotional tokens for a Battle Conkers' toy. Running until the end of January,...
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Beef: Quality cattle out of market
Protests against imports of meat from 30-month-old animals worry traders Imports of allegedly unsafe beef from relatively old cattle are the latest media scare story, but this twist in the BSE tale is provoking accusations by traders of a lack of...
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GM: listen before you damn
All revolutions breed extremists. But we believe the genetically modified food issue merits a more considered hearing than has so far been delivered on this side of the Atlantic. So The Grocer makes no apology this week for devoting four pages to...
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Bestway: Best-one's finally in business
Exclusive John Wood Bestway finally unveiled the first Best-one store this week, together with a bundle of delivered services to add to its cash and carry offering. The 2,500 sq ft store in Westbourne Grove, London, opened under the Best-one...
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Cash and carry: New boss at Booker pledges a revolution
The days of cost cutting at Booker are over, says new boss Malcolm Walker, who this week pledged to back the cash and carry business with more investment that would drive its future growth. Walker is taking day to day responsibility for the...
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It's the reel thing as kids are bowled fruit that's more fun
A raft of product launches under new brand Fruit Bowl aims to make the fruit snacking category more appealing to children. Norfolk based company Stream Foods has been developing products over the past year around the theme of "fruit made more fun...
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Dairy: British Creameries falters
British Creameries went into receivership this week. The company was formed in October last year with the purchase of West Marton creamery, near Skipton, from Van den Bergh's oils and fats division. Its plans included the development of Van den...
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Building a Dolls House on the street'
The Dolls House Magazine will be celebrating the New Year with a new editor, a new design and a new outlook on the hobby of miniatures. The January issue, which relaunches on December 1, will feature the longest-running soap, Coronation Street,...
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Multiples: Buoyant Safeway set for a futuristic new format
Half-year pretax profits up 10%; pricing to get sharper; merger not on cards Safeway is to open a raft of "futuristic" hypermarkets in a move which aims to exploit its growing customer base. The chain will convert two superstores into the new...
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Marketing: Kids' business
Kellogg Canada's Apple Jacks breakfast cereal has been marketed for children by children: Helen Gregory reports Kellogg Canada is certain that kids will like their relaunched breakfast cereal Apple Jacks, because kids themselves have relaunched...
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Monsanto: the case for GM
Meet the modifier It's the most vilified development of all time in food science, and has sparked hostility verging on the hysterical among self-appointed defenders of the nation's health. But is there just a chance genetic modification does not...
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Puzzles: New teasers for those grey cells
Beap is to launch Woman's Weekly Puzzles on November 29, with a cover price of £1.50, in its latest franchise agreement with IPC Media. The initial print order will be 250,000. Woman's Weekly Puzzles will be launched as a one shot, with regular...
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Surveys points to central hot spot
The science of selling has turned to analysis of consumer behaviour to improve sales. Two major drinks companies have independently undertaken major pieces of research to find out what shoppers do when they walk down the aisles. And they have come...
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People's Lottery: Retailers must meet certain criteria'
Fears are growing that retailers who fail to sell a required number of lottery tickets would lose their terminals should the People's Lottery win the franchise. Association of Convenience Stores chief executive Trevor Dixon said he was alarmed by...
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US: Sainsbury's US commitment in doubt
Sainsbury's decision to step up its presence in the US with the acquisition of 18 supermarkets from Grand Union (see this page) does not necessarily mean it is in the country for the long haul, said analysts after interim results were announced on...
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