All articles by Charlie Wright – Page 29
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NewsDefeat for cereal giants over Dispatches sugar claims
Ofcom has thrown out complaints by Nestlé and Kellogg’s over a TV documentary that criticised the amount of sugar in leading breakfast cereals.
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NewsCoffee Republic in Shell forecourt move
Coffee Republic has agreed a deal to sell its Italian roasted coffee at 450 Shell forecourts across the UK.
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Ainsley Harriott supplier goes bust
Frozen vegetable specialist Northumberland Foods has gone out of business.
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Comment & Opinion
Rage against the machines
Today’s headlines have been dominated by the menace of self-scan tills. (That, and the revelation some X-Factor contestants can’t really sing.)
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on the Lennon and McCartney of baking
Baking's like another member of the family," said one contestant in The Great British Bake-Off (BBC Two, Tuesday 8pm). A surly teen, judging by the strops and angst that ensued in this bid to find our top amateur baker.
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NewsCritical Eye... on friendly-fired salmon and instant aggro
Here's a winning concept for you: Instant Restaurant, a trendy London diner serving only cup soups and powdered egg. You're welcome. (If feeling generous, send a share of the profits to the Food Hacks Benevolent Fund, c/o Grocer Towers.)
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Tesco and M&S make email marketing pay
Tesco and Marks & Spencer have harnessed the power of email marketing more effectively than any other UK retailer, new research has claimed.
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NewsNestlé snaps up powdered drinks maker
Nestlé has boosted its portfolio of powdered drinks with a swoop for Latin American manufacturer Malher Group.
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NewsShoppers crave NPD despite tough times
UK shoppers are on the hunt for new products despite talk of a new ‘age of austerity’.
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on the cannibal apprentice
Unless you're Hannibal Lecter, having your boss to dinner can only end badly.
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NewsCoalition says yes to supermarket ombudsman
The coalition government is to press ahead with plans for a supermarket ombudsman under the banner of the Office of Fair Trading.
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NewsPricing ‘publicity stunt’ angers drinks trade
An attempt by local authorities in Manchester to impose a minimum price on alcohol has been branded a “publicity stunt” by drinks producers.
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NewsTesco touches down in Glasgow for debut airport store
Tesco has chosen Glasgow as the location for its first store at a UK airport.
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NewsSainsbury’s hands property role to management group CB Richard Ellis
Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with estate management group CB Richard Ellis to oversee the expansion of its extensive property portfolio.
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NewsGroupe Lactalis swoops for yoghurt maker Rachel’s
Organic yoghurt maker Rachel’s has been snapped up by French dairy producer Groupe Lactalis.
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NewsReport slams tea brands over worker conditions
Tetley and PG Tips have been slammed by human rights campaigners for failing to help overseas tea pickers out of poverty.
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NewsPringles maker P&G seals long-term Olympic sponsorship
Procter & Gamble has sealed a 10-year deal with the International Olympic Committee to sponsor the next five sets of games.
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NewsNestlé to set up drinks innovation centre
Nestlé, the world’s largest food manufacturer, is to set up a new technology hub to encourage innovation in its drinks business.
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NewsBrewDog unveils world’s strongest (and weirdest) beer
BrewDog is courting more controversy with the launch of its strongest – and weirdest – beer yet.
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NewsStrike ballot looms as Nestlé workers step up heat over pay
Workers at Nestlé will vote later this summer whether to go to on strike over pay.