All The Grocer articles in 28 September 2002 – Page 4
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United Co-op begins to integrate Yorkshire
John Wood United Co-op has started the integration of Yorkshire Co-op's 120 stores into the enlarged group following the completion of the merger between the two. Paul Griffiths, general manager, food group, said the integration process...
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BT saves for Somerfield
Somerfield has shaved 15% off its IT and communications bill a year after outsourcing the function to BT. The company's IT director, Gordon Scholes, said outsourcing had allowed management to focus on the core business and removed the need to...
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Hubba Bubba's got it taped
Wrigley is stretching its Hubba Bubba soft bubble gum brand into a new format with the launch of a sticky tape-type dispenser. Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape allows consumers to snap off just the amount they want each time. It hits shelves on Monday...
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Naafi's new buying chief
Armed forces retailer Naafi has announced the appointment of Christian Rose as its commercial director to handle UK and international buying and distribution. Rose aims to continue the development of the organisation's commercial department,...
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Call for radical shake-up of HRI
Ed Bedington An independent report has branded Horticulture Research International as unviable and has called for radical change. A five-year review by consultant Dr Derek Langslow and published by DEFRA recommended the organisation should...
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call me old fashioned if you wantÂ
Every quarter we run a simple test to see how well the industry's various online shopping services are performing. For those who missed our Insight feature on page 28, what we do is recruit a band of shoppers to order The Grocer 33 online. ...
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Rice offers more style, variety, convenience
Basmati is gaining on long grain as consumers seek sophistication, while noodles are striving to offer more. Sean McAllister reports The rice market is expanding like never before as consumers strive to recreate the restaurant experience at...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
l Bouchard l'Escaut, manufacturer of high quality Belgian chocolates, plans to become a mainstream brand in the premium sector to rival the likes of Guylian and Lindt. Its first retail offering, which debuts this month, is Croquant des Courses - a...
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Sales of Thomas Tunnock's Teacakes and caramel logs are doing so well the company has brought forward by three years its plans for new production plant for them. Following the successful launch of Dark Chocolate Caramel Wafers and Dark Chocolate...
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trends and developments
A novel concept from Babylicious Ltd is a frozen meal range for babies up to one year old. Called Tastylicious, the range includes 500g packs of small individual portions of organic fruit and vegetable purées, organic vegetable recipes and...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Cottage Delight says growing demand for its premium artisan pasta range has confirmed its belief that consumers are looking for more authentic Italian products. The range's rustic look and simple packaging are to be extended next year. It has...
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TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Pepper and salt are in the thick of the condiments boom. Influenced by celebrity chefs, consumers are trading up to bigger pack sizes of whole black pepper to fill their pepper grinders, says British Pepper & Spice. It's resulted in whole black...
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trends and developments
Consumers looking for healthier alternatives are getting a response from companies. Birds Eye Wall's hopes to tap more into the yogurt and fromage frais trend, while Richmond Frozen Foods has plans to produce lollies with added vitamins. Scottish...
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Trends and developments
n Riso Gallo has added two new products to its Riso Pronto range of quick-cooking risotto rices. Sundried Tomato with real tomato pieces and Mushroom with real mushroom pieces extend the range to five varieties. Including real pieces of sundried...
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Lurpak enters flavours
Mary Carmichael Arla Foods is spreading its Lurpak brand into flavoured butters with the launch of a three-strong range. The newcomers mark only the third brand extension in the butter stalwart's 101-year history, and follow the...
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New era's image makers
Just who are Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst? They're not a firm of solicitors or indeed members of a boy band, but an American private equity company which has been behind some of the biggest recent deals in the food sector. But with a public persona so...
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Safeway to roll out ESL
Anne Bruce Safeway is to adopt electronic shelf edge labels across its estate following successful trials in two pilot stores. The supermarket will start rolling out the electronic labels in mid-October and aims to have the technology live...
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Ethnic market keeps on packing a punch
The ethnic retail market is still markedly different to the mainstream stores' offer. The average consumer will buy 5.2kg of rice a year, while the ethnic consumer may buy up to 30 times that amount, therefore pack sizes are much larger. And, unlike...
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Online failing to fulfil
Sian Harrington Poor product availability and continuing fulfilment problems mean retailers are still failing to meet consumer expectations when it comes to their online services, according to research by The Grocer. In the latest of our...
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Ocado gets its first test
Waitrose's online joint venture Ocado was launched with promises of better customer service. Our fifth online shop, and the first to feature the service, shows that so far it is living up to its claims. Our shopper, new to the service, described the...