All The Grocer articles in 8 August 2009 – Page 3
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Comment & Opinion
Editor's Comment: uSwitch's shopping habits report is about as informative as a Jordan interview
You know you're in silly season when the national press deems newsworthy stories about a) Casper the cat's predilection for taking buses, b) the death of Benson, Britain's best loved carp, and c) consumers trading down from brands to own label.
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News
Ferrero appeals to recession-hit public with £5 festive tray
Ferrero is preparing for a recession-hit Christmas with specially targeted NPD and a £4m marketing campaign designed to shake off the brand's "staid and ambassadorial" image.The Italian chocolate-maker has produced a smaller 20-pack...
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Defra back to square one in 5-a-day push
The government is going back to the drawing board after admitting its 5-a-day targets are not being met.Defra Secretary of State Hilary Benn has set up a roundtable between his department, industry, retailers and shoppers in response to...
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Quality Test: Own-label quiche Lorraine, 400g-425g
Morrisons' quiche was the best all-rounder. Not only did it look appetising, its pastry was also perfectly smooth and not too dry, the egg custard tasted just right and was crammed with bacon.
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Grocer 33: Friendly staff give Tesco upper hand
Tesco's Burnham-on-Sea branch was one of three retailers to boast strong availability this week, but it pipped Sainsbury's and Morrisons to the post after providing our shopper with the best shopping experience.
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JJ’s profits £3m higher than forecast
JJ Food Service has made a profit nearly £3m higher than predicted. Pre-tax profits at the London-based food specialist fell 3% to £8.3m for the year to March, but this was £3m more than expected following a period of major investment in the...
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Riverford meat box for minimum of £25
Riverford Organic has slashed the minimum spend on its meat boxes by £20 to appeal to families shopping on a budget.Consumers can now choose a range of meat products that must add up to at least £25. Delivery is free of charge.
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EU finds phytosterols can lower cholesterol by 10%
Manufacturers of cholesterol-lowering dairy products have hailed an EU endorsement of the benefits of phytosterols as a major breakthrough in communicating with consumers.The European Food Safety Authority issued a statement last week on...
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World News 8/8/09
A group of six Amish farmers from Michigan have lost a legal battle against the US Department of Agriculture calling for RFID tagging of cattle to be outlawed.
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Other Movers 8/8/09
Own-label personal care and household products manufacturer McBride has named Richard Armitage its new finance director. He will join McBride from Premier Foods, where he is finance director for the grocery division.
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