Tesco news and analysis – Page 298
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JS sets out top fruit ambitions
Sainsbury is aiming to take the top spot from Tesco when it comes to English top fruit. Marcus Hoggarth, senior buyer for apples and pears, said the multiple was aiming for significant growth: "I'd like to see us stuff Tesco and get the number one...
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Chiefs: no GM appetite
Bosses at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway have told the government that there is no real appetite for putting GM foods back on the shelves. In a meeting held at DEFRA on Wednesday, chief executives at the top four multiples told DEFRA secretary...
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Chiefs: no GM appetite
Bosses at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury and Safeway have told the government that there is no real appetite for putting GM foods back on the shelves. In a meeting held at DEFRA on Wednesday, chief executives at the top four multiples told DEFRA...
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House that Tesco built
It's not just mortgages that shoppers can buy from the supermarket multiples these days. They can also buy homes. The last few months have seen a rash of residential development from the supermarkets as they try to sweeten their planning...
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House that Tesco built
It's not just mortgages that shoppers can buy from the supermarket multiples these days. They can also buy homes. The last few months have seen a rash of residential development from the supermarkets as they try to sweeten their planning...
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Tesco's refurbishment of its Catford store in south-east Lon
Tesco states that the store refurbishment incorporates an improved fresh food and non-food offer as well as general improvements to the facilities and the shopping experience. These improvements are likely to result in the store attaining the...
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Tesco's refurbishment of its Catford store in south-east Lon
Tesco states that the store refurbishment incorporates an improved fresh food and non-food offer as well as general improvements to the facilities and the shopping experience. These improvements are likely to result in the store attaining the...
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Year-round continuity
A leading potato packer has managed to ensure year-round UK supply for main crop potatoes. Tesco supplier Branston potatoes has already begun lifting Marfona three weeks earlier than usual thanks to improved techniques. Field director David Nelson...
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Suck with Natalie
While the grocery industry is immersed in Safeway, obesity and the GM debate, the folk at Tesco's press office had something more important to discuss at their summer party in London last week: Tim Tams. The retailer has begun stocking...
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A Yiddish word for it
Suppliers often complain about supermarkets squeezing them for cash, but now City analysts have found themselves at the receiving end, courtesy of Tesco. An outraged note from Seymour Pierce says Tesco wanted a "contribution" per analyst to...
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Goats cheese Caerphilly proves hit
An idea to try something new with goat's milk has led to a top award for a struggling small cheese maker. Somerset based John Longman took the top prize in Tesco's inaugural Cheese Challenge with his goats cheese Caerphilly. The win means his...
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Tesco names new non-executive director
Tesco has appointed Mervyn Davies as non-executive director with immediate effect. Davies was group chief executive of Standard Chartered, which has operations in more than 50 countries and is a leading bank across Asia, Africa and the...
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Milk Link gets Tesco man
Robert Hirst, category manager for dairy at Tesco, has left to join farmers' co-operative Milk Link in the newly created role of trading director. He will be responsible for more than £220m worth of milk and ingredients sales. He will manage a...
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Vitelma's no-cholesterol mayonnaise
Belgian company Vandemoortele claims its new Vitelma mayonnaise offers a low-fat, no cholesterol, dairy and egg-free option. Rolling out now, initially in Tesco and Morrisons stores, the newcomer is made with rapeseed oil, which is rich in...
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Tesco extends student scheme
Tesco is extending its Swap Shop scheme in which its part-time student employees transfer to the Tesco in their home town in university holidays The initiative was trialled in six Scottish stores last December, using a hotline for students to...
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Pork trade must try harder'
The British pig industry was given a tough must try harder' message by a supermarket chiefs at the World Pork Congress in Birmingham. Pork was failing to appeal to customers looking for convenience and a healthy diet, said Colin Smith, Tesco's...