All articles by Charlie Wright – Page 32
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NewsProfits shoot up at Durex maker SSL
SSL International, the maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footcare products, is celebrating a stellar year after profits shot up by more than 50%.
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Cargill boss hails 'resilient' emerging markets
The chief executive of commodities giant Cargill has hailed the “remarkably resilient” diets of nations in emerging markets for staving off fears of a collapse in demand over the economic crisis.
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NewsConcha y Toro nets Manchester United tie-up
Concha y Toro has become the official wine partner of Manchester United in a deal it hopes will boost its presence in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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NewsBuffett slashes Kraft stake after ‘dumb’ Cadbury deal
Kraft’s controversial takeover of Cadbury has been branded a “dumb deal” by billionaire investor Warren Buffet, who has sold a raft of his shares in the US food company.
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NewsAsda sales suffer in ‘disappointing’ first quarter
Asda has admitted to a “disappointing” first quarter after suffering a slight dip in like-for-like sales over the past three months.
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World Cup Watch: Group F
Durum wheat pasta was introduced to Sicily by raiding Arabs in the 7th century long before the apocryphal tale of Marco Polo bringing it back from China, invented by the Macaroni Journal to promote pasta in the US.
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NewsTesco the best at tapping email potential
Tesco has mastered the use of email to lure new customers more effectively than any other retailer, according to a new poll.
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NewsM&S unveils £800m plan to plug pension black hole
Marks & Spencer has moved to plug the billion-pound hole in its pension scheme with an £800m funding plan.
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Local food ‘could save NHS millions’
Using local food could save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds, a hospital trust has claimed.
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NewsSainsbury’s savours win over Tesco in Wolverhampton planning row
Sainsbury’s is celebrating a court win over Tesco in a long-running tug of war over a site in Wolverhampton on which both retailers planned a new store.
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NewsKraft closes Cheltenham HQ as Cadbury combination picks up pace
Kraft Foods is to close its Cheltenham headquarters as the fallout from its merger with Cadbury continues.
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NewsCameron hands Hovis PR win over Warburtons
Hovis has scored a PR coup over Warburtons after David Cameron was snapped holding a Hovis loaf – despite the Bolton baker donating £25,000 to the Tories during the election campaign.
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NewsSainsbury’s Qatari suitor swoops for Harrods
One of the most iconic names in UK retail has changed hands following the £1.5bn sale of Harrods to Qatar Holding.
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World Cup Watch: Group E
Local food combines French colonial influences with West African tradition. The national dish, ndole, is a stew including nuts, vegetables and either fish or goat.
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Ad of the Week: Stone the mentor for Mentos’ flash of inspiration
Secret agents don't really need to fly helicopters blindfolded or induce ecstasy in sassy Ukrainian gymnasts by raising only their eyebrow. In fact, any Old Etonian who didn't leave his laptop on the train could probably run MI6.
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NewsRed Bull gives can maker Rexam wings
Energy drinks such as Red Bull helped boost trading for can maker Rexam to “encouraging” first-quarter sales.
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NewsEarly blow for Bolland as Dyson exits M&S
Marks & Spencer has been hit with the surprise departure of finance and operations director Ian Dyson – just two days into the Marc Bolland era.
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NewsWorld Cup tie-in boosts Budweiser volumes
Budweiser’s sponsorship of this summer’s World Cup has helped the US beer brand to a 40% rise in volumes over the past three months.
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World Cup Watch: Group D
Emu, kangaroo and crocodile meat can all be bought in major Aussie supermarkets, proving a flavour of bush tucker to the otherwise very Anglo cuisine. While the witchetty grubs made famous by jungle-bothering celebrities are said to taste of almonds, the macadamia is the more prevalent domestic nut in the ...
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NewsOFT to pay back millions after dairy probe U-turn
The Office of Fair Trading will pay back fines worth more than £45m to suppliers and retailers that resulted from its long-running investigation into price fixing in the dairy sector.