All Tobacco articles – Page 31
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Laugh? I’ve change from a fiver!
The tobacco industry struggles with smoking bans, advertising constraints and government duties, but low-priced and roll-your-own cigarettes are lighting the way, says Sonya HookThe tobacco market in the UK is far from smoking. And...
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Will smoking habits ape the Irish blueprint?
To predict consumption patterns in England following the ban, tobacco producers are looking to Ireland for lessons learnedSmoking in public places has been a constant topic of discussion for UK politicians over the past few years,...
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Merger clamp ‘will be fought’
Competition authorities have blocked Jersey Royal Potato Marketing’s bid to expand.Shareholders produce 50% of the Jersey Royals grown on the island. Growers contracted to supply JRPM produce another 40% of the island’s crop, with the remaining...
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higher Smoking age would hit retailers
from David Rae, chief executive, ACSSir; As MPs consider an amendment to allow the government to increase the legal age for buying tobacco to 18, we are concerned that retailers and shop staff could face abuse if they have to police...
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Majestic’s fine state of affairs
Majestic is planning to introduce fine wine sections throughout its estate, with three stores ready to roll out the new concept by the end of this month.Majestic’s Richmond outlet in Surrey, which has the largest footprint out of the portfolio,...
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Councillors on offensive over lorry loads of noise
Tesco has agreed to restrict noisy centre deliveries in Richmond upon Thames after a year of strong community opposition.Tesco Convenience chief executive Colin Holmes has assured the local council it would only deliver between specific hours...
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Imperial Tobacco agrees new deal
Imperial Tobacco Group has agreed a new co-marketing and logistics agreement with Philip Morris for the continued sale and distribution of its Marlboro, Chesterfield and Raffles cigarettes in the UK.Imperial Tobacco and Philip Morris...
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Cool appeal for cult Arctic roll
Richmond Ice Cream is bringing innovation to the cult British frozen dessert, the Arctic roll, with a range of products designed to encourage consumers not to turn away from the freezers during the winter months.From September 26, the company...
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Health chief calls for cut in cheap cigarette imports
A quarter of cigarettes smoked in England and Wales and 75% of roll-ups avoid tax and duties, according to chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson.He said that the policy of raising prices to deter smoking was failing because of illegal...
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Ads reinvigorate Jersey Royals
Jersey’s new potato growers said this week that volume sales of Jersey Royals rose 15% this year on the back of intense advertising activity.The island’s own television and press campaign was given a huge boost by TV commercials placed by...
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Basic tips for northern market
Philip Morris is hoping to extend the reach of its low-price Basic range of cigarettes with a new superkings version, as budget lines continue to drive growth in the stagnant tobacco market.Basic Superkings will be available in 20s in Virginia...
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Working week
>>kate needham of richmond foodsIt’s been a great week for Richmond Foods’ marketing director Kate Needham.Not only has she been collecting a host of prizes on behalf of the company at the British Frozen Food Federation’s...
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Richmond Foods promotes Najafi to board of directors
Ice cream manufacturer Richmond Foods has promoted Ibrahim Najafi to the newly created position of chief operating officer on the company’s board of directors.Najafi was formerly operations director at Richmond for five years. During this time,...
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Smoke ban benefits off -trade
Changes in drinking habits in the Irish Republic could spill over into the UK if the proposed smoking ban in pubs goes ahead, according to the latest statistics from the industry.A 13% increase in off-licence sales in Ireland in the past 12...
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On the campaign trail: No excuse needed’ for skinny cow… Persil says dirt is good… Maltesers bounces through traffic… Vimto’s shlurple the purple
'No excuse needed’ for skinny cow… Persil says dirt is good… Maltesers bounces through traffic… Vimto’s shlurple the purple… Skinny Cow Budget: part of a £1m spend Manufacturer: Richmond Ice...
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Tax cuts will not reduce smuggling
from Amanda Sandford, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)suppliers must blaze a new csr trailfrom Nicky Amos, CSR director, Corporate CultureSir; Audrey Wales of the tobacco-front group Retailers against...
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Jersey Royals hit by weather
Growers on Jersey said this week that the start of the Jersey Royals potato season would be delayed by 10 days after severe winter weather conditions caused widespread damage to crops.Retailers should be prepared for lighter supplies than...
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Richmond Ice Cream adds Majer to marketing team
Ice cream manufacturer Richmond Ice Cream has recruited Amanda Majer onto its marketing team as customer marketing manager.Majer will be responsible for managing the firm’s own-label business with the major multiples as well as...
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Silk Cut maker plans South Africa push
Cigarette manufacturer Gallaher, is planning to expand into South Africa to grab a greater share of a market where 26 billion cigarettes are sold each year. The maker of Silk Cut has said it has nearly completed the acquisition of a factory...
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Royals aim to see off rivals
New potato favourite the Jersey Royal will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with a £1.2m marketing campaign that includes TV advertising.The ads will focus on ‘Beautiful Jersey and the Grower’ and will feature one of the island’s...