All The Grocer articles in 27 November 2010 – Page 2

  • HEN-CAGED-FACTORY-NOBLE-FOO
    News

    Viva! to release proof new cages are ‘a sick joke’

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Egg producers using the new 'enriched' cage systems for their laying hens could come under intense public scrutiny over the coming months as animal rights groups prepare to release new undercover footage, which they claim 'exposes' the new cages to...

  • PICNIC-&-STARBAR
    News

    Campaign Trail: Starbar and Picnic revamped

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Arcade machines from the 1980s have provided Cadbury with inspiration for a new-look Starbar, while Picnic's pack design has been updated. Revamping the chocolate bars, which are available now, had been necessary to improve standout, said Cadbury....

  • Comment & Opinion

    Careers File: Young talent is out there, now go and track it down

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Over the past few years this magazine, along with almost every other food and horticultural trade journal we subscribe to, has featured lots of articles and comments from observers puzzling as to how they are going to attract the 'bright new talent' that their industries will need to thrive and ...

  • News

    Etherington to take over from Phil Smith as chairman of FWD

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Palmer & Harvey chief executive Chris Etherington has been named as the new chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors following the departure of Phil Smith as MD of Musgrave Retail Partners GB last week.Etherington joined...

  • FISH NOV 10
    News

    Focus On Fish: Frozen fish feels the chill

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Despite great ads and successful NPD, frozen fish sales are down, as shoppers are hooked on deep-discount chilled promos. What can be done to bring value back, asks Richard Ford

  • FISH-POLLOCK-SHOT
    News

    Frozen pollock sales drop as consumers choose cod instead

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Sales of frozen pollock touted by chefs as a more sustainable alternative to cod have crashed over the past year as sales of cod have increased. Volume sales of pollock have slumped 18.2% to 21.5 million kg and value sales are down...

  • MALTESERS-&-TWIX-SHAKE-N-SN
    News

    Mars claims creation of sub-category with Shake ‘n’ Snack line

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Mars has claimed the creation of a new sub-category with a new product that contains chocolate-flavoured milk in a pot with a chocolate treat in the lid. The Shake 'n' Snack line-up will initially be available in a Malteser and a Twix...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Saturday Essay: This nice little FSA earner will close plants

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Consumers can forget ‘local‘ meat if abattoirs are hit with a hefty rise in hygiene inspection costs, says Norman Bagley

  • News

    Convenience will unlock halal potential says Eblex

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    The major multiples are struggling to convince Muslims to buy halal meat from their stores on a regular basis but could tap into growing interest in halal convenience products from younger Muslim consumers, according to new research.A...

  • WINE-OWN-LABEL-PACKAGING
    News

    Cost hikes drive use of retail-ready packaging

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    The multiples have instigated a fresh push on retail-ready packaging as they look to mitigate soaring costs and meet sustainability targets. All the major supermarkets are exploring the issue, primarily on own-label lines, said John...

  • TYRELLS-SALT-FURROWS
    News

    Tyrrells joins ranks of ridged posh crisps

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Tyrrells is the latest posh crisp maker to launch a range of ridged potato chips, following the ­roll-out of Kettle Ridge Chips in July. The Furrows range from Tyrrells is available in Waitrose and Booths stores now in sea salted, sea...

  • CHARLIE WRIGHT NEW
    Comment & Opinion

    Critical Eye... on the water purer than Jesus

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Humans discovered water in 1974, when an undersea pipeline in Hawaii found not oil but H20. Now Mahalo, marketed as older than Jesus and twice as pure, is sold to Japan's thirsty masses at 10 times the price of what they were originally looking...

  • NZ-DORMANT-VINEYARD
    News

    NZ wine supply cut, but premium image at risk

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Drastic measures taken to control the oversupply of New Zealand wine resulted in a 2010 vintage 8% lower than 2009, although the country's premium image is still at risk from recently-created retail "value labels", according to its industry body.

  • News

    Flourishing in difficult times

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir, May I put some perspective on your article 'Bestway looks at wholesale acquisitions' (The Grocer, 20 November)? Firstly, the challenges of acquisition and disposal affect private family companies at least as much as the more...

  • CIGARETTE PACKS PLAIN
    News

    Are Lansley’s plain fag pack proposals fake, feint or sop?

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Ahead of next week’s White Paper, what should we read into the health secretary’s remarks about plain tobacco packs? Simon Mowbray reports

  • PIES MEAT SNACKS NOV 10
    News

    Focus On Pies & Meat Snacks: Snackers switch on to hot NPD

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    It appears meat snacks have gone off, with sales grinding to a halt after last year’s impressive market performance. Alex Beckett examines what’s gone wrong and finds there is still cause for optimism

  • WARBURTONS-GLUTEN-FREE
    News

    Warburtons shows off new free-from range

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Warburtons has revealed details of its venture into the burgeoning free-from market, claiming the eight-strong range of baked goods will plug a gap for quality gluten-free bread. Rolling out in January, the launch marks the first time a...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Second Opinion: Help needed for uncertain future

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Government should focus on aiding export markets and business finance, says Kevin Hawkins

  • DONAL HORGAN MUSGRAVE GB
    News

    Musgrave GB gets safe pair of hands in symbol shake-up

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    As Spar begins the search for a new MD, Musgrave GB already has one in Donal Horgan. Why has he been parachuted in, asks Beth Phillips

  • News

    Gross profits up but Tout slides into red

    2010-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Budgens retailer and forecourt operator Tout has fallen into the red.The south west of England-based retailer reported a loss of £155,770 in the year to 31 March against profits of £58,801 the year before, accounts posted at Companies...