All The Grocer articles in 9 October 2010 – Page 3

  • BEEF-ON-PLATE
    News

    NBA seeks beef taskforce to tackle industry’s issues

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    The National Beef Association is calling for the establishment of a ­government-backed beef taskforce to "turn the UK industry around". The taskforce would be similar in structure to the pigmeat supply chain task force set up in March...

  • News

    This is just battery farming for cows

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Sir, So now we have a concentration camp for cows ('Super-Size My Farm', The Dairymen, 11 September). For many years a battle was fought to stop battery cages for chicken. Always we were told the hen was perfectly happy, otherwise it...

  • BERNARD-MATTHEWS-TURKEY-STE
    News

    Matthews turkey gets chippy-style batters

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Bernard Matthews is taking on one of the nation's ­favourite meals the fish and chip supper with a new range of turkey fillets with flavoured batter. Aimed at families with teenagers or young adults, there are four lines in the Taste of...

  • CORKS-OUT
    News

    More Corks Out to get bar-style wine sampling

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Independent off-licence Corks Out is to introduce licensed bars to more of its stores so consumers can try wines before they buy. Having tested the format at its Alderley Edge store, it is now adding seating areas and self-service wine...

  • News

    Hallowe’en home baking for Dr Oetker

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Dr Oetker is responding to the growing home-baking trend with Hallowe'en-themed treat-making kits. The new range, available now, comprises a Bat Cookie Mix, a Cupcake Mix and an Apple Decorating kit, all of which contain the key...

  • News

    Bacon suffers rasher blood to the head

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Kevin Bacon is back in vogue, if the ubiquitous Hollywood icon ever really went away. Famously, you can link any movie actor to any other via his movies, in the 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' parlour game. His starring role in...

  • NEIL TURTON COLIN GRAVES
    News

    Nisa sticks to its guns in face of Costcutter’s latest assault

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Colin Graves’ resignation from the board of Nisa-Today’s has brought the long-standing feud with Costcutter back to boiling point, says Beth Phillips

  • CHILLI-SAUCE
    News

    High Street Dreams sauce listed by Asda

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Mr Singh's the chilli sauce of BBC1 High Street Dreams fame is now rolling out to Asda stores nationwide just five months after the show aired. The launch marks the 25-year-old brand's first listing with one of the big four and comes...

  • GENIUS-BREAD
    News

    Finsbury Food looks to spread free-from appeal with Genius

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Finsbury Food is hoping to broaden the appeal of its Genius gluten-free bread beyond coeliac sufferers and ramp up its category share through a £3m ­marketing campaign. The multimedia push will run later this year in a bid to increase...

  • Profiles and QandAs

    The Human Angle: Elizabeth MacGregor-Smith

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    It's exciting and rewarding at Genius. We're always very busy as Genius is only just over a year old and we are expanding rapidly.

  • Profiles and QandAs

    My Alternative CV: Andrew Keeble, co-founder, Debbie & Andrew’s

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Keeble, co-founder, Debbie & Andrew’s, on building trust, Risky Business and savage sows

  • ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OCT 10
    News

    Focus On Alcoholic Drinks: New players, new strategies

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Following a shake-up of key personnel in the beer, wines and spirits category, how are retailers coping with duty hikes and a reliance on promotions? Anna-Marie Julyan reports

  • News

    Focus On Alcoholic Drinks: Four to watch

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Beefeater is getting a track record for innovation. Beefeater 24, launched in October 2008, is a super-premium expression that is based on 12 botanicals, including tea, and is steeped for 24 hours.

  • BOTTLELS-OF-CIDER
    News

    Debut for Finest in Tesco’s beer and cider aisles

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Tesco will up the premium credentials of its own-label booze with a debut beer and cider range under its Finest banner, The Grocer can exclusively reveal. The 10-strong line-up of bespoke bottled drinks includes a 9.2% abv American Double...

  • SHOWER-AND-SHAMPOO
    News

    Radox pokes fun at tacky world TV ads

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Radox spoofs tacky TV advertising styles from India, Japan and the UAE in its new TV advert. The television and print campaign kicked off this week to support the launch this summer of Radox for Men. It takes a humorous look at...

  • DOLMIO-MAN-AND-COW
    News

    Public invited to do it like Dolmio puppets and star in new ads

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Can’t act? Don’t worry. Wooden acting skills could be a distinct advantage in a new campaign being launched next weekend to engage consumers with the Dolmio pasta sauce brand. Mars is inviting members of the public to Do It Like Dolmio by…

  • News

    Rana hires Tim Lovejoy for new ad

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Former Soccer AM host Tim Lovejoy has been named as a new brand ambassador for Giovanni Rana pasta as part of a £2.5m television advertising campaign. The four-week campaign hit screens on Monday and portrays Lovejoy panicking over the...

  • ACTIVIA-POURING-YOGHURT
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    Activia joins Rachel’s in pouring yoghurts

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Danone is following in the footsteps of Rachel's by launching a range of pouring yoghurts under its Activia brand. The yoghurts (rsp: £1.99/950g) come in three variants strawberry, vanilla and natural and are intended to be used with...

  • JOHN WEST MACKEREL
    News

    Acid Test: Steam Cooked Mackerel ­Fillets

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    John West is hoping its new fillets will encourage young and lapsed shoppers to reappraise canned mackerel by providing a credible alternative to chilled offerings.

  • News

    Safe and sexy for 6p a pop

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Good news for lovestruck bargain hunters this week with 99p Stores selling an 18-pack of condoms for less than a quid. Still, it’s not the sort of product where you’d want to gamble on quality. Figures this year showed the average cost of…