All The Grocer articles in 29 October 2005 – Page 3

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    TIME to empower buyers to take risks

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    from Simon Fry, head of product marketing, RH Amar & CoSir; It was with disappointment and exasperation that I heard of Andy Bond’s comments about a lack of product innovation at the recent IGD conference (The Grocer, October 22,...

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    Time for Brits to sow oats

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    It’s the ultimate convenience food for Europe’s laziest breakfasters. New Covent Garden Food expects its new range of readymade chilled porridge to be a hit with the increasing numbers of people who forego a proper breakfast at home for a quick...

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    British fresh pork losing share

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    British pigmeat’s share of the fresh pork category is in rapid decline, new figures reveal.Latest results from the industry’s PorkWatch survey, which monitors the provenance of pork, bacon and ham, show that in September, 79% of fresh pork sold...

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    Double chocolate chip off old block

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Consumers will be seeing double when they purchase a kingsize Mars or Snickers bar in the new year, although they won’t be getting any more product for their money.As from January 2006, the chocolate bars will be sold in a two-piece format and...

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    The biscuits are coming

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Brands really take the biscuit trying to keep up with each other, new flavours and the ItaliansEven old favourites aren’t safe in today’s competitive cake and biscuit sector, with brand heritage challenged from all sides. The...

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    Bord Bia keeps it under wraps

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The Irish Food Board, Bord Bia, is understood to be close to appointing a successor to Michael Murphy as managing director of the UK office.Bord Bia is currently in contractual negotiations with the individual, said to be an Irish figure who is...

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    The Beautiful Beer quest picture show

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The Beautiful Beer campaign has launched a film as part of its quest to raise the profile of the brew in the UK.The 20-minute film is presented by drinks writer Oz Clarke, who leads the viewer through an introduction to the world of beer...

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    we are getting the basics right

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    It’s a year since he unveiled his plan for Making Sainsbury Great Again. Here, JS boss Justin King tells Julian Hunt that the business is on track to deliverOkay, Mr King, you are one year into a three-year turnaround plan, how do you...

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    Supermarket backlash: is it a worldwide trend?

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Tesco and Wal-Mart are feeling the heat in Britain and in the US.Glynn Davis looks at the attitudes of consumers in other countriesTesco and Wal-Mart might be bitter rivals on the international grocery stage, but they share a common...

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    Baby, you don’t have to give it up

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Maintaining flavour, manufacturers keep health-conscious consumers sweetMedia coverage about obesity and the constant barrage of diet books is certainly having an impact on cake and biscuit lovers, but not because they’re opting for...

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    Asda defends its sourcing of fish

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Asda has hit out at Greenpeace claims that its seafood sourcing policy contributes more than that of any other supermarket to the destruction of fish stocks.The environmental pressure group claimed that Asda sold at least 13 species that are on...

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    Asda first with festive cheer

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Asda is the first grocery retailer to announce alcohol price cuts across the category for the festive period.The retailer, which prides itself on being Britain’s cheapest supermarket, is dropping prices on about 150 different spirits by at...

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    Tesco pledges to save lost apples...

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Hundreds of little-known and forgotten varieties of British apples have a secure future, according to Tesco.The retailer said this week it would sponsor Brogdale Horticultural Trust in Kent, dedicated to the conservation of fruit varieties in...

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    UK organic apple trial is a hit

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Commercial organic apple growing in the UK will become a reality within two years, say producers’ representatives.Most organic apples sold in this country are imported because growing conditions here do not suit organic production of the...

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    Amoy pushes for posher soy sauce

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Amoy hopes its innovation in premium soy sauce will gain a posher image for the product, in a similar way to ‘extra’ virgin olive oil. Amoy Premium Soy Sauce, is fermented from the first pressing of the soy bean and comes in a black glass…

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    An all-round good egg

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Special breeds bring colour and variety to eggs, says Richard ClarkeNext time you have a dinner party, don’t be surprised if one of your guests brings you something a little out of the ordinary. Philip Lee-Woolf, founder of Clarence...

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    Jameson promotes all-round vision

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Irish whiskey label Jameson is launching a marketing campaign to attract more women and a younger brand conscious audience.The £3.5m advertising campaign – its biggest advertising investment in the UK – aims to capture consumers of branded...

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    The flair ain’t there… let’s start a revolution

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Here it is – ‘that’ speech by Andy Bond at the IGD annual convention. We’ve had to cut out bits for space reasons, but the rest is straight from the horse’s mouth, so to speak…I know it’s standard practice to start your speech off...

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    M&S aims to be electrifying

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer is to begin selling a range of branded goods for the first time with a move into the mobile phone and home electronics market.The move brings the troubled retailer more in line with the major supermarkets’ non food offers,...

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    Cry for aid in underage fight

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Independent retail chains have slammed the government for leaving them without adequate support in the front-line fight against underage drinkers seeking to buy alcohol. A total of 91% of those responding to The Grocer’s latest Top 50 reader...