All The Grocer articles in 5 September 2009
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Patak’s takes aim at Sharwood’s with national ad debut
Patak’s is hoping to knock Sharwood’s off its pedestal as the leading ambient Indian sauce brand with a £5m marketing campaign, new products and a packaging revamp.
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First gangmaster prosecution in cockling trade
The Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority has achieved its first prosecution of a gangmaster in the shellfish industry.
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Tesco Telecoms adds 100 jobs in Liverpool
Tesco has announced the creation of 100 new jobs in Liverpool with a new customer service hub for its phone and broadband business.
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John Lewis value range to counter supermarkets’ non-food
High street stalwart John Lewis is to strike back at supermarkets’ non-food offers with its first-ever range of budget products.
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Tesco to net students with fish finger sandwich
Tesco is to launch a ready-made version of a student staple: the fish finger sandwich.
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Comment & Opinion
Second Opinion: Salutary lessons from Irish recall
The food revolution has massively increased output - but at what cost, wonders Tim Lang
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Hot Topic: Tesco's passage to India will worry staff and suppliers
The decision by Tesco to outsource some head office roles to Bangalore is likely to save a lot of cash, but it is also likely to cause a lot of anxiety to the staff whose jobs are under threat.
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P&H loses One Stop but the gains make up for it
Palmer & Harvey has lost its £25m contract to supply chilled goods to Tesco's One Stop c-stores but has made up for the loss with new business from Little Chef and Blockbuster.P&H won the contract to supply medium and long-life...
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Tyrrells flies the flag with new flavours
Patriotic fervour has gripped upmarket potato chip company Tyrrells, which has launched a new range of British flavours as part of a year-long Great British Campaign. The new additions Welsh Rarebit, Beef Wellington and Pork &...
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Eristoff takes on Smirnoff for top spot
Bacardi-Martini is launching a £1.5m campaign for its Eristoff vodka, which it believes will one day take over from Smirnoff as the UK's leading vodka.The drinks giant is pushing its two Georgian vodka variants Eristoff Original and...
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Comment & Opinion
Our man from the DRIP
Don Pumsey at the Department of Retail Infrastructure and Pricing
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Yoghurt with real culture
Take 100 pedigree cows, an artistic aristocrat and one big idea. What do you get? Great yoghurt. Richard Ford reports on Clandeboye's diversification
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Comment & Opinion
Critical Eye... on Mexican moles and Jamie on mescalin
Oh Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. Despite the Village People-inspired trailers, I was really looking forward to Jamie's American Road Trip (9pm, C4, 1 September).
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On the Crest of a wave
The Kiwis don't like him much, but closer to home Mark Allen is something of a dairy hero. Michael Barker reports
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Cracking idea for Wallace & Gromit sarnies
Sandwich maker Brambles Food is raising dough for Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation with a new range. Brambles will donate 15p to the kids' charity for every new Wallace & Gromit-themed sandwich sold. It aims to earn...
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Soaring fuel costs set to push up shelf prices
Rising fuel costs, spurred on by last week's increase in duty, are set to lead to higher shelf prices in multiples and convenience stores alike, logistics experts have warned.On Tuesday, the cost of petrol and diesel rose by 2.3ppl as...
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Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: Reckless headlines just confuse consumers
It's time the headline-happy media stopped bashing breakfast cereals and moved the debate on, says Greg Peterson
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Retail Prices: Lower commodity costs not reflected on-shelf
The commodity price hikes of last year are just a memory yet there are as many retail product categories up in price as there are down, reports James Ball
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Exhilarating! Clothes with a fruity twist
Unilever is targeting "sensory junkies" with a fruit and flower-scented range of Comfort fabric conditioner concentrates backed by a £4m marketing spend.,...
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Kenco goes greener (and cheaper) with refill packs
Kraft is boosting the sustainability credentials of its Kenco coffee business with Eco Refill packs.Rather than buy a new jar of coffee, consumers can refill empty Kenco jars they already have, reducing their environmental impact.