All The Grocer articles in 7 December 2002
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Cautious welcome for OFT’s view for news distribution
Retailers have cautiously welcomed the Office of Fair Trading’s recommendations to allow them greater freedom to acts as national newspaper wholesalers.The OFT’s comments follow its review of the code of practice governing national newspaper...
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Fair or fanciful trade?
Sean McAllister reveals complexities in the cocoa market that deter a major switch to Fairtrade After announcing that all its block chocolate has switched to Fairtrade, the Co-op is now calling on chocolate manufacturers to make at least one...
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Fair or fanciful trade?
After announcing that all its block chocolate has switched to Fairtrade, the Co-op is now calling on chocolate manufacturers to make at least one product in their range carry the Fairtrade mark. “I cannot see why that cannot be done,” says...
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New role for Sands
US drinks group Constellation Brands has appointed Robert Sands as president and chief operating officer.Sands previously held the position as group president with overall responsibility for popular and premium wine, UK brands and wholesale...
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Foster's bounds into Europe via Kangaroo Ridge
The Beringer Blass wine division of the Foster's has acquired 51% of Kangaroo Ridge which sold more than 250,000 cases of wine in 2002, to retail chains in Germany, Belgium, France, Holland and Switzerland.It is a low-end commercial wine,...
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Tia Maria mixes it
Allied Domecq is to ramp up its marketing for coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria over the festive season in an advertising campaign targeting 18 to 34-year-old women through female consumer magazines.The drinks giant said it hoped the media...
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Graves moves to exploit Tesco breathing space
Anne Bruce Costcutter plans to rebadge its estate in the "18 months' breathing space" before Tesco's Express format takes off, said chairman and chief executive Colin Graves. Speaking at Costcutter's annual supplier conference, he said the...
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Graves moves to exploit Tesco breathing space
Costcutter plans to rebadge its estate in the “18 months’ breathing space” before Tesco’s Express format takes off, said chairman and chief executive Colin Graves.Speaking at Costcutter’s annual supplier conference, he said the symbol chain...
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Mars to take on biscuit format in Bisc & range
Masterfoods’ iconic Mars brand is to get its first UK outing in the biscuit arena, The Grocer has learned.The confectionery giant plans to roll out new brand Bisc & into stores early next year, with Mars set to become the star attraction in...
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OFT advises DTI on Tesco bid for T&S
The Office of Fair Trading has passed on its advice, regarding the acquisition of T&S stores by Tesco, to the Department of Trade and Industry.Secretary of state at the DTI Patricia Hewitt will now make a decision about the deal by December...
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Booker adds new coffee range
Booker Cash and Carry has launched a new and improved blend of coffee under its own Happy Shopper brand.The new Happy Shopper Coffee range is made from Colombian Arabica Coffees, plus others from Central and South America, “to appeal to the...
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Metro opens in Japan
German retailer Metro has opened its first store in Japan and its second store in Vietnam as part of its plans to lift sales revenues from overseas operations.The expansion into Asian forms part of the groups plan to open eight cash and...
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Fascia showcase for symbol groups
Symbol groups are using this spring's Convenience Retailing Show to promote brands and services and convert c-stores to their fascias. The show, organised by William Reed, publisher of The Grocer, takes place on March 4-6. Booker Premier...
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Fascia showcase for symbol groups
Symbol groups are using this spring’s Convenience Retailing Show to promote brands and services and convert c-stores to their fascias.The show, organised by William Reed, publisher of The Grocer, takes place on March 4-6.Booker...
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Cheese please
This year's Retail Cheese Awards judges discovered new standards in presentation, says Jac Roper S ay cheese! For the eight winners of the 12th annual Retail Cheese Awards, sponsored by Dairy Crest and The Grocer, there is plenty to smile about....
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Organics targeted
by Indian suppliers Clive Beddall India's food and drink producers are putting their heads together in preparation for a "serious assault" on UK markets for organic products. At a food show held in India this week, politicians and...
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Strong, but less sex
Seriously Strong cheddar brand manufacturer A McLelland & Son has dropped its raunchy Safe Sex, Dangerous Cheese themed advertising campaign. Joint md Alastair Irvine said a new £2m TV campaign would have "all-round family appeal". It was...
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A recent survey has just pronounced my local town, Tetbury,
Supermarket proliferation is unbounded, tethered only by conscientious objectors. Once majestic on their awesome out of town sites, they have marched relentlessly deeper and deeper into our cities, towns, villages and now, with Tesco's recent...
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Huelva under pressure
Strawberry growers in Spain are coming under increasing pressure from other countries, it has been claimed. Tom Semark, regional manager for AFI Direct Sales, told the recent soft fruit conference in Kent that growers in the Huelva region of...