All The Grocer articles in 6 December 2008 – Page 2

  • Profiles

    Careers File: Don't be wary of asking for help - the recipient is even more wary of saying 'no'

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    One interesting part of working with psychology students at Newcastle University is helping them overcome their fear of asking for help. As infants, the word 'no' is one of the first we learn to speak. Yet as we get older, it becomes...

  • News

    Premier Foods takes axe to the 'once-great' Robertson's jam

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Once-iconic jam brand Robertson’s is to be shelved for good, The Grocer can exclusively reveal, as Premier Foods looks to focus on Hartley’s.

    Robertson’s, which is best known for its use of the controversial Golly logo until 2002, will…

  • News

    Sainsbury's backs British meat in own-label lines

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is poised to become the first of the big four to use 100%-British meat in its own-label pies, soups, party food and ready meals. By the end of January, all the meat in its ready meals would be British, said category manager for...

  • News

    Lipton launches fruit and herbal tea bags

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Unilever is pinning its hopes on a new range of fruit and herbal teas boosting sales of its globally successful Lipton brand in the UK.The company predicted that the nine-strong Lipton Fruit & Herbal Infusions range, which is launched next...

  • News

    United Biscuits tries to revive fortunes of Phileas Fogg snacks

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    United Biscuits has launched an audacious bid to restore its neglected Phileas Fogg exotic snack brand to its former glory.Yesterday, the company unveiled a new look and a raft of new variants for the brand, which though never officially...

  • News

    Curry king and Unilever board narrowly escape Taj terrorism

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Curry king Sir Gulam Noon has spoken of the horror of being caught up in the terror attacks in Mumbai that left nearly 200 dead, including leading industry figure Andreas Liveras. Sir Gulam had booked a table in the Taj Mahal Palace hotel's...

  • News

    Jersey tomato body sunk by recession

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Channel Islands salad supplier Jersey Produce Marketing Organisation went out of business this week, blaming worsening economic conditions.The company was forced to close as it was unable to compete on price against produce that could be...

  • News

    William Reed to help boost British exports

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    The Grocer’s owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed as one of the Accredited Trade Organisations that will manage the British Pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.

  • News

    William Reed to help boost British exports

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    The Grocer's owner, William Reed Business Media, has been appointed one of the Accredited Trade Organisations to manage the British pavilion at international trade shows when Food From Britain closes in March.Along with Birmingham Chamber of...

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    News

    Snack and booze deals hide retail price rises elsewhere

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Hurrah, November retail prices are down! Or are they? Behind the festive promotions, the sales figures seem to tell a different story. James Ball reports

  • News

    Victory hailed as Government cedes on booze and fags

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Wholesalers, independents and supermarket chains got an early Christmas present from Business Secretary Peter Mandelson this week as the Government appeared to back away from controversial proposals governing alcohol and tobacco sales. But...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Saturday Essay: We must sell grocery as a 'top box' career

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    It's time to wake up to the fact that it's the whole package that attracts the best candidates, says Stewart Gilliland

  • News

    The candyman can

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury CEO Todd Stitzer is on a mission to mend margins and make the newly demerged global confectionery giant sing. He's well on his way, says Adam Leyland

  • News

    Heinz relaunches its pickles to capitalise on nation's leftovers

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Heinz has responded to rising consumer enthusiasm for meals made from leftovers by relaunching its range of pickles as a recession-friendly meal accompaniment. The company has revamped the packaging of its standard range of pickles,...

  • News

    Can you unlock the cash?

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    'Tis the season to think about money. Specifically, how to get hold of it when the banks are less than brimming - and how to keep hold of it. Love of money may be the root of all evil. But as everyone struggling to keep their heads above water at ...

  • News

    Gershon follows Lees as Tate & Lyle chairman

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Sir Peter Gershon is to succeed Sir David Lees as chairman of Tate & Lyle by the end of 2009.Sir Peter joins the board in February as a non-executive director and chairman-elect ahead of his appointment as chairman. Sir Peter is currently...

  • Comment & Opinion

    Third Party: Why cinema is the perfect drinks partner

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    As the Christmas film season gets underway, the festive adult market is waiting to be tapped, says Anna Cremin

  • News

    Editor's Comment: Is Tesco's discounter range really a mistake when even Ocado is distancing itself from premium?

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    In the week that Morrisons reported an 8% increase in like-for-like sales, Tesco's 2.2% growth - and the discounter range that has arguably brought it about - looks neither big nor clever. While Sir Terry and his team argue it has deliberately...

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    Comment & Opinion

    Critical Eye: Mitterrand's prostate and the French malaise

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    François Mitterrand's prostate. Not the most obvious place to start for a mainstream food show but the entry point nonetheless for France On A Plate (BBC4, Monday), a greatest-hits collection of stereotypes about the French eating anything with a...

  • News

    DFB to slash staff and cut price paid for milk

    2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Farmers of Britain plans to axe more than a quarter of its headcount in a major restructuring programme to return the business to profitability.The troubled dairy co-operative announced this week that its restructuring plan could...