All The Grocer articles in 3 December 2005 – Page 3

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    Sainsbury in dash to open

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury will have opened 24 stores in the month leading up to December 25 in a last-minute dash to be ready for the Christmas trading period.The rush comes as Sainsbury begins public consultation on its biggest UK development – a £300m, 22ha...

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    Fast food does the Continental

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Cheese from across the Channel is increasingly popular with British consumers and is also widening appeal by being offered in convenience, snacking and dinner party formatsContinental cheeses now represent the fastest-growing sector...

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    Fast food does the Continental

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Cheese from across the Channel is increasingly popular with British consumers and is also widening appeal by being offered in convenience, snacking and dinner party formatsContinental cheeses now represent the fastest-growing sector...

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    Strong contenders

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    The distinctive and often powerful flavours of British Cheddars and territorials give them ongoing appealWe Brits have a longstanding love affair with Cheddar and the category now makes up slightly more than 50% of all cheese sales...

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    Strong contenders

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    The distinctive and often powerful flavours of British Cheddars and territorials give them ongoing appealWe Brits have a longstanding love affair with Cheddar and the category now makes up slightly more than 50% of all cheese sales...

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    Stats show ‘sensible consumer spending’

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Food industry chiefs have claimed that new government consumer spending figures on the nation’s eating habits rubbish calls by consumer groups to move towards a nanny state.A report from the Office for National Statistics out this week revealed...

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    Consumer Feedback

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    >>processed forms have greater respectabilityConsumers’ perceptions of cheese – and of what excites them – have been undergoing a quiet revolution over the past decade. One of the key factors driving change has been health –...

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    Stats show ‘sensible consumer spending’

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Food industry chiefs have claimed that new government consumer spending figures on the nation’s eating habits rubbish calls by consumer groups to move towards a nanny state.A report from the Office for National Statistics out this week revealed...

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    Consumer Feedback

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    >>processed forms have greater respectabilityConsumers’ perceptions of cheese – and of what excites them – have been undergoing a quiet revolution over the past decade. One of the key factors driving change has been health –...

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    Coke realigns managers for healthier performance

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola GB has realigned its marketing department to mirror the group’s focus on its three main business areas of health and wellness, performance and carbonated soft drinks.Justin Billingsley, who was previously brand director for Coca-Cola...

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    Marketing restructured as Morgan goes to City

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Rob Morgan, marketing director of Golden Wonder, has left the company. A spokesman said that Morgan had left to take up a consultancy role in the City.Morgan joined Golden Wonder in November 2003 and headed the consumer marketing programme....

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    Tesco circling over retail development in Jersey

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Tesco and a French supermarket are both eyeing a plot of land in Jersey for a move on to the island, according to sources.The Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft, who owns the 125-year lease on the Westmount Quarry site, is considering...

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    M&S opens new depot for Christmas turkey supplies

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer is to open a new distribution centre next week dedicated to supplying all its turkeys around the country this Christmas.The 100,000 sq ft site in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, has been configured to operate as its central turkey...

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    Long chews from Haribo

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Haribo hopes to get kids (and adults) flocking to their local shop for Pasta Basta, a foot-long chewy sweet aimed at pepping up the countline confectionery category.Designed to be displayed upright in colour-coded shelf-ready boxes, it is...

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    Long chews from Haribo

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Haribo hopes to get kids (and adults) flocking to their local shop for Pasta Basta, a foot-long chewy sweet aimed at pepping up the countline confectionery category.Designed to be displayed upright in colour-coded shelf-ready boxes, it is...

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    Push to reverse carrot decline

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Moves to increase carrot consumption over the next two years may get a boost from the Horticultural Development Council if a request for an extra £60,000 funding by the British Carrot Growers’ Association is approved.The association, which...

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    Push to reverse carrot decline

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Moves to increase carrot consumption over the next two years may get a boost from the Horticultural Development Council if a request for an extra £60,000 funding by the British Carrot Growers’ Association is approved.The association, which...

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    Just can’t get enough

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Obesity is a growing problem, but people are taking responsibility for themselves rather than blaming the industry, says Siân HarringtonChocolate, biscuits and crisps are not to blame for increasing levels of obesity, research...

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    Just can’t get enough

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Obesity is a growing problem, but people are taking responsibility for themselves rather than blaming the industry, says Siân HarringtonChocolate, biscuits and crisps are not to blame for increasing levels of obesity, research...

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    Doing the Christmas can-can

    2005-12-03T00:00:00Z

    Canned fruit is a popular destination for more mature shoppers who buy regularly and are looking for value for money. There are a relatively high number of elderly male shoppers among this group.The category also benefits specifically at this...