All Eggs articles – Page 65

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    Somerfield lifts lid on rotisserie offer

    2003-07-05T00:00:00Z

    Julian Hunt Somerfield has come up with an ingenious way of offering hot rotisserie chicken in stores without room for the traditional serveover counter. Shoppers at its store on the King's Road in London ­ one of those testing the idea ­...

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    Chip and PIN trial proves a hit

    2003-07-05T00:00:00Z

    Elaine Watson Cashiers and customers are taking to the new Chip and PIN technology like ducks to water' according to retailers involved in the Northampton trial. Speaking six weeks into the trial, which now includes 600 stores and more...

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    The 24cm treatment

    2003-06-28T00:00:00Z

    The 24cm treatment Frozen pizza specialist Schwan's is extending its Freschetta brand's presence in the sharing arena by launching a new medium-sized offering. Three versions ­ Speciale, Garlic Chicken and Cheese Speciale ­ all get the 24cm...

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    Sun Valley abreast of the opposition

    2003-05-17T00:00:00Z

    A natural new range of simple' chicken products is to be launched by leading supplier Sun Valley Foods. The range, entitled Simply the Breast', is a deliberate move away from the company's well-known processed chicken products. Sales and...

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    New Halal range at Asda

    2003-05-10T00:00:00Z

    Asda has launched a new range of Halal chicken. The retailer, along with Green Label Foods, has launched the range under the Green Label brand into 51 stores in Muslim areas across the UK. The range, in stores now, includes whole skin-on...

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    A ROUND-UP OF THE HOTTEST RECENT ACTION IN FMCG

    2003-05-10T00:00:00Z

    BEW re-educates n Birds Eye Wall's has unveiled an £18.3m spend to back new and revamped products plus a campaign to re-educate consumers about the quality of frozen food. n Newcomers include Steamfresh Vegetables and whole chicken...

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    Brandons victim of cheap turkey imports

    2003-04-12T00:00:00Z

    More than 1,400 jobs are at risk following the collapse of one of the UK's leading turkey processors. Receivers have been called in to Derbyshire based poultry giants Brandons after a year of difficult trading. The company is attributing the...

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    Chicken gets a roasting

    2003-03-29T00:00:00Z

    A new range of potentially award winning chicken products has been launched by Grampian Country Foods. Already short listed for the prestigious Grampian Food Awards, the added-value range was unveiled at IFE this week under the company's...

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    One of the hardest fought categories in this year's awards w

    2003-03-15T00:00:00Z

    But there could hardly be any question of fowl' play as Rod Adlington scooped the top accolade with his business Turkey Talk. Rod has supplied independent retailers, butchers, caterers and delicatessens with top birds from his Pheasant Oak Farm...

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    Turkey close

    2003-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has moved a step closer to market entry in Turkey after shareholders at acquisition target Kipa agreed in principle to proceed with a deal. Kipa operates five hypermarkets in western Turkey, and has "well developed plans" for additional...

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    Sir; I was delighted to read the comments of Jane Wakefield,

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    As one of the first Asian ethnic food buyers with Linfood and Booker Cash and Carry in the 1980s/90s, I was convinced an explosion was about to happen in ethnic foods, and we can see today that chicken tikka masala is no longer considered an Indian...

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    Chicken: we're the ones to ask'

    2003-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Ed Bedington Leading food producer Grampian is bidding to make itself the premier authority on the chicken market with the launch of a major new report. The document, assembled over four months, draws together data from Grampian's archives...

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    talking turkey

    2002-12-14T00:00:00Z

    A turkey producer is celebrating scooping a clutch of awards at an annual show. AP Boulton Farms took home four awards from the Anglian Turkey Association's annual turkey show. The awards included Best in Show and company founder Tony...

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    Birds Eye Chicken Lattice 2 for £2 Gondola end Asd

    2002-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Birds Eye Fish Fingers 240g Buy one get one free Gondola end Sainsbury Cadbury's Ice Creams 4 Buy one get one free Gondola end Sainsbury Cadbury's Mighty Mini Cooki's 75g ...

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    Safeway's Halal first

    2002-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Ed Bedington Authentic Halal meat is now on offer in Safeway stores across the country. The retailer launched the range of chicken and lamb products this week, and claims it is the largest offered by any supermarket in the UK. The own...

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    Halal meat at Safeway

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Muslim customers at Safeway are now able to pick up Halal meat instore.The retailer launched it’s range of certified lamb and chicken, which it claims is the largest offered by any supermarket in the UK.The new own-label products,...

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    Dried fruit panic

    2002-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Rain in Turkey and Greece has triggered near panic in the dried fruit markets and caused a sharp rise in prices. Uncertainty surrounds the Turkish sultana crop both in size and quality. Some in the trade are not discounting a volume below 200,000...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesCurry BombsFrom: Oriental Express Four mainstream flavours, Tikka Masala, Chicken Balti, Beef Madras and Chicken Vindaloo, make up a new range of...

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    The Acid Test

    2002-09-28T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesdog & duck bestFrom: Old Kent InnsOld Kent Inns’ new beer in Tetra Pak cartons – a UK first – will initially be on sale at off-licences in Kent but the...

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    Somerfield turkey wins

    2002-09-21T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield was celebrating its triumph at the British Turkey Product of the Year Awards this week. The retailer walked away with four awards, beating off stiff competition from all the major multiples. The prizes were for Best Retail Range...