All The Grocer articles in 5 December 2009 – Page 3
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News
Will Magners Irish Cider be made in Somerset?
Magners Original Irish Cider is likely to be made in Somerset following the acquisition of Gaymer Cider Company by Magners owner C&C, claim senior industry sources.Switching production from County Clonmel in Ireland to Gaymer's...
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The Co-op comes top for sustainable seafood
The Co-operative Group, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S and Morrisons have been praised for their fish-sourcing policies by the Marine Conservation Society. The five supermarkets all achieved an MCS sustainability score of at least 68%....
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Suppliers are on course to hit green targets
FDF members can show impressive achievements under the Five-Fold Environmental Ambition, says John Sutcliffe
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NewsCritical Eye... on flying pigs and a planet saved by Tesco
The title of this week's Panorama 'investigation' Can Tesco Save the World? (8.30pm BBC1 Monday 30 November), was irritating enough. What next - can pigs fly?
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C-stores pass the test over underage drink
Convenience store owners have often been blamed for allowing alcohol to get into the hands of underage drinkers. But new figures seen exclusively by The Grocer show c-stores are now every bit as responsible as the big retailers when it comes to...
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P&H offers customers online ordering service
Palmer & Harvey is set to offer independent retailers 24-hour ordering with the launch this month of a new transactional website.The new site, which will replace the limited online service P&H currently operates, is accessed via...
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Analysis & Features
The Grocer Price Index: Retailers must be wary of impending price deflation
Barring any unexpected spikes, food price deflation is finally upon us - but it may not necessarily be a good thing for UK stores, reports James Ball
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Morrisons unveils development plans for Market Street format
Morrisons is set to add prepared hot sandwiches, barbecue food and a 'create your own pizza' offer to its Market Street stores next year. The retailer is also planning to revamp its fish offer and introduce a new ready meals range in...
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What a difference a new fascia makes for Today’s Group
The Today's Group, the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today's, has redesigned its store fascia and introduced convenience store and larger store formats.The group hopes the relaunch will help double the number of Today's stores over the next...
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Comment & OpinionDon Pumsey on a festive surprise for Mrs Rolfe
Frunting and bolics, readers. Why, it seems only a year ago that we were last making trite comments about the imminence of Christmas, as I tritely commented to Mrs Rolfe the cleaner this morning. She does get excited at this time of year but I do...
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Supermarkets shrink to fit
As Dr Evil said to his clone: "Mini-Me, you complete me." And with the supermarkets increasingly moving into smaller formats, it seems they agree. Beth Phillips reports
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Stores increase role in fresh produce sourcing
Fresh food middlemen are under threat as retailers take a bigger role in sourcing their fresh produce, experts and industry insiders have warned.Last week it emerged that Asda completed the outright purchase of International Produce, its...
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Mister Frozen
With his Iceland business on a roll and a host of new opportunities on the horizon, Malcolm Walker is proving one cool trade. Peter Cripps meets him
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NewsLads’ snack Pot Noodle woos ladies with soup
Pot Noodle is giving its laddish image a break with a new range of dried soups aimed at health-conscious women.
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Pure Life set for marathon sponsorship
After 11 years as the official water of the London Marathon, Nestlé Waters Vittel has been replaced by the company's Pure Life brand.Nestlé said the sponsorship would drive awareness of Pure Life, which made its UK debut in January 2008...
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Time for the ombudsman is now
The Labour government still has a little time to stand up to the supermarkets, says Joanna Blythman
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What is the price of reformulation?
Food manufacturers have reacted with fury to the FSA's new satfat proposals, which were put out to consultation this week.The proposed voluntary measures include reducing portion sizes on snacks, expanding the definitions of ice cream...
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NewsFSA names Spanish egg producer in salmonella scare
The Food Standards Agency has named the site in Spain it believes is responsible for the recent salmonella outbreak in the UK.
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NewsNestlé flagship Kit Kat switches to Fairtrade status
Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Cadbury by announcing its flagship Kit Kat chocolate brand will be certified Fairtrade from next year.
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NewsTesco tipped for 3% third-quarter sales growth
Tesco is expected to post like-for-like sales growth of around 3% in its third-quarter update tomorrow.
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