All The Grocer articles in 4 December 2010 – Page 3

  • ANDREW LANSLEY FINGER EYE
    News

    Lansley’s vision: is the health secretary being myopic?

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    This week Andrew Lansley outlined the contents of the Public Health White Paper – and the role he wants industry to play. Nick Hughes reports

  • BEETROOTS
    News

    Beetroot medley for Sainsbury’s top tier

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is adding three new varieties of beetroot to its Taste The Difference line-up this Christmas. The new Heritage Coloured Beetroot range comprises white, golden and candy-striped (known as chioggia) varieties and goes on sale as...

  • LIMONCE
    News

    Stock Spirits Group beefs up exec team

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Stock Spirits Group, the fast-growing Central European spirits producer, has made a string of appointments to its management team. In two new roles, Joanna Zytkiewicz has been promoted to group sales and marketing director and Brian...

  • Profiles

    The Human Angle: Simon McMurtrie

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Tony Laithwaite bombards us with new ideas every day, which is great! Tony and Barbara Laithwaite's enthusiasm keeps us all inspired.

  • TITANIA
    Comment & Opinion

    Tales of Titania: Prince Andrew plays swapsies

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Very disappointed not to make it into leaked diplomatic dispatches following my work on the 'Leading British Food Out Of The Recession' export roadshow with Prince Andrew.

  • Profiles

    My Alternative CV: David Collard, Dormen Food Co

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    David Collard, managing director, The Dormen Food Company, on nosebleeds, Adam Ant and battling London traffic

  • STAFF-THEFT-CASH-TILL-SHOT
    News

    Retailers sound alarm over staff theft levels

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Two high-profile independent retailers are urging fellow shopkeepers to remain vigilant of staff theft after falling victim to significant theft themselves. Budgens and Spar retailer Jonathan James, who is also vice chairman of the ACS,...

  • CRABBIES MULLED GINGER
    Analysis & Features

    Acid Test: Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Crabbie’s Mulled Ginger Wine offers a festive option for consumers looking to trade up to an indulgent premium product, claims Halewood.

  • HIGGIDY-QUICHE
    News

    Higgidy reports 45% increase in sales and looks into new sites

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Upmarket pie maker Higgidy has seen its turnover rocket by 45% over the past year and is eyeing new manufacturing sites as it looks to double capacity. Sales growth for the West Sussex company totalled £8.1m for the year to 30 September ...

  • BRAKES-DELIVERY-TRUCK
    News

    Brakes and Compass Group sign record £300m distribution deal

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Compass Group has signed what it claims is the UK's largest catering distribution contract with Brakes. From January 2012 Brakes will receive deliveries of £300m worth of frozen, ambient and chilled goods from suppliers at its depots and...

  • ST-MUNGO-LAGER
    News

    St Mungo beer from Glasgow exclusively hits 200 Waitroses

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Glasgow-based St Mungo lager is set to hit the big time following a new listings deal with Waitrose and a £6.5m manufacturing investment to expand into the off-trade. Produced by the West brewery, St Mungo (rsp: £1.69 per bottle) has been...

  • News

    World News 4/12/10

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Walmart has offered to acquire 51% of the shares of South African retailer Massmart Holdings in a deal valued at about £1.5bn. The transaction, which still requires shareholder approval, faces strong opposition from the South African...

  • News

    Cravendale rewards attract 1.6 million

    2010-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Cravendale's first-ever on-pack reward scheme has attracted nearly 90,000 claims in the 15 weeks since its launch, and the brand is ­ordering extra stock to cope with demand.The Arla-owned filtered-milk brand started offering items from...