All The Grocer articles in 5 September 2009 – Page 2
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News
Is butter mountain more of a molehill this time around?
Huge EU stockpiles are supposed to be a thing of the past. But just two years after it was levelled, the butter mountain is back and is set to top 100,000 tonnes before the end of the year. The European Commission stepped in at the...
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‘Neighbourly’ S&A scales back its plans
S&A Produce has massively reduced its redevelopment plans as its new owner focuses on improving community relations.The Herefordshire strawberry supplier had faced local objections to its plans for 67ha of fixed polytunnels and...
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Kingsmill keeps its slice size up in battle of the Little Big Loaf
Kingsmill has launched what it claims is the UK's first custom-baked smaller loaf with full-size slices.The Little Big Loaf a 525g loaf with slices the size and thickness of a regular 800g loaf hits shelves next week in Great Everyday...
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Insolvencies behind one in four takeovers
One in four acquisitions of UK food and drink companies this year have been a result of insolvency, exclusive research from Oghma Partners has revealed.The report, which covers the past four months, found insolvency-fuelled M&A had...
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Curley’s staff join Belfast Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's opened its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland this week, a 69,000 sq ft store at the Kennedy Centre in west Belfast. The superstore is on the site of a former Curley's supermarket, and many of the 250 Curley's staff have...
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Profiles
Careers File: Business knows best how to invest in training
Training is for dogs, I was once told. Sounds a bit drastic? Especially when the person that said it was someone I would have described as a trainer.
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Pernod boosts luxury NPD for festive season
The prospect of a frugal Christmas hasn't stopped Pernod Ricard boosting its premium credentials.Pernod will launch a raft of luxury innovations across its spirits and wines portfolio in October to cash in on the strong performance of...
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Comment & Opinion
Third Party: Porn loophole doesn’t mean don’t bother
The Video Recordings Act is temporarily unenforceable but due dilligence should still be exercised, says Neil Davies
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Found! targets cooks with new branded mushrooms
The UK's first mushroom brand is being launched to capitalise on the surge in foraging and home cooking.The Found! brand, supplied by Produce Global Solutions, will include a range of fresh and dried mushroom products. Two lines will be...
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NewsDairy businesses still in running to buy Gü
Dairy businesses are leading the charge as the sale of premium desserts company Gü enters its second round.
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Dairy investigation launched over new butter mountain
The European Commission has launched a Europe-wide investigation into supermarket dairy pricing, after finding huge commodity price drops had led to a retail price drop of just 2%. The Grocer first highlighted disparities in retail and...
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Egg imports hike sparks call to reassess sourcing
Manufacturers and retailers are being urged to source more British egg products after new figures revealed a 57% rise in imports. More than 100,000 tonnes of egg products were imported last year for use in goods ranging from ready meals...
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Campaign Trail: Kit Kat's king of karaoke
A human karaoke machine takes centre stage in the launch campaign for Kit Kat Caramel Chunky.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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