|
Name
|
Date
|
|
|
|
|
Montilla PX alliance.
|
2008-03-29 |
promote Montilla PX sherry in a three-year UK campaign commencing...UK campaign commencing in May. A total of ###,### [pounds |
|
|
Vodka takes tube.
|
2008-03-29 |
Lime and Blue Fresh flavours, as well as the pure vodka, are being |
|
|
Eastern European beer sales soaring.
|
2008-03-29 |
success that Polish brands such as Tyskie have experienced in the...now those have taken off as well." The retailer is now...now considering giving the category a section of its own in...and is pushing beers such as Svyturys Ekstra from Lithuania, Viru |
|
|
Global tour of wine, in cans.
|
2008-03-29 |
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new canned wine range featuring...all in ##cl aluminium cans. A sparkling white wine and another...already available and to create a brand that allows consumers to...founder. The perfect size for a single serve, the cans are |
|
|
Sub-brands scrutinised us Hardys gets revamp.
|
2008-03-29 |
Constellation Europe is embarking on a major rationalisation of its Hardys...of its Hardys wine range as part of a ##m [pounds sterling] investment in...brand--the biggest-ever for a wine brand in the UK...need to create more of a ladder with the range to |
|
|
Acdoco overhauls cleaning portfolio.
|
2008-03-29 |
Beckmann and supporting it with a #m [pounds sterling] push. The...relaunch follows the sale of a stake in Acdoco last year...All Acdoco#;s brands, such as Stain Devils, Glowhite and Pro...Beckmann#;s white packaging featuring a lifestyle shot on each pack. |
|
|
Grot-busting bleach launch.
|
2008-03-29 |
boosting its Domestos portfolio with a #;grotbusting#; bleach, backed with a #m [pounds sterling] ad campaign...Grotbuster, available next month, is a super-thick bleach designed to...reach surfaces. It comes in a ###ml bottle (rsp: #.## |
|
|
TV push for Tic Tac.
|
2008-03-29 |
back on the small screen as part of a #m [pounds sterling] multimedia campaign |
|
|
Bueno goes white.
|
2008-03-29 |
is understood to be introducing a white chocolate version of its...targeted at women looking for a light chocolate treat. |
|
|
A year down the line ...
|
2008-03-29 |
out to Asda, Somerfield, Nisa-Today#;s, Budgens and Spar. A new rose is set to join Shiraz and Chardonnay and |
|
|
Campaign trail.
|
2008-03-29 |
its TV debut next week as PepsiCo ramps up plans to...in the next two years. A television advertising campaign, which will...this year, forms part of a #m [pounds sterling] spend for...The ##-second commercial shows a range of exotic fruits exploding |
|
|
Hangover cure.
|
2008-03-29 |
first product--Back to Normal, a tablet hangover cure--with a link to new film What...in Vegas. Consumers con win a trip to Las Vegas, tickets |
|
|
Natural Red Bull.
|
2008-03-29 |
Red Bull is introducing a #;natural#; cola. Available next month, Red Bull Simply Cola, which contains kola nut and coca |
|
|
Heinz vindicated.
|
2008-03-29 |
were from farmers#; markets. The ASA said viewers would realise a national conned product would not be made from local ingredients. |
|
|
Bottlegreen goes for sharper brand appeal.
|
2008-03-29 |
overhauling its packaging and launching a raft of new products including...raft of new products including a kids offer in a bid to double turnover to...range will also be rebranded as Bottlegreen later this year, while...said marketing director Andrew Mallinson. "A lot of own-label products |
|
|
Orbit gets flavours in war with Trident.
|
2008-03-29 |
its battle with Trident to a new level by introducing fruit...is adding lemon & lime and a strawberry flavour from the end...to ##.#m [pounds sterling] as Cadbury#;s ##.#m [pounds...trial for consumers who prefer a fruity gum but want additional |
|
|
After Gorilla: the new ad ...
|
2008-03-29 |
Gorilla TV campaign this week as part of a record ##m [pounds sterling] ad...the Gorilla ad, which generated a #% increase in Cadbury Dairy |
|
|
Stony fails to make it in crowded sector.
|
2008-03-29 |
UK next month less than a year since its launch after...organic dairy fixture. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A source close to the business...was being pulled next week. A spokeswoman for Sainsbury#;s said...delisted the range in January as "sales weren#;t great". However |
|
|
A practical food for the lunchbox.
|
2008-03-29 |
of growth previously. There was a slight decrease in consumption among...consumers of cheese (and Cheddar as well) were adults aged ##...were adults aged ##+ with a ##% share of consumption. Snacking...remains the key occasion. Despite a slight drop, bread was by |
|
|
More farmers get on board for Seriously.
|
2008-03-29 |
markets. It will offer suppliers a nutritional advice service and finance...advice service and finance options, as well as a competitive milk price. "Farmers want |
|
|
Lower milk prices may follow quota increase.
|
2008-03-29 |
price of milk could fall as a result of increased European quota...by #% for ####/## as part of an ongoing strategy...dairy farmers", adding that in a market of tight stocks, a small increase in supplies could...increase in supplies could have a disproportionate downward effect on milk |
|
|
UK gets more grapefruit from Florida.
|
2008-03-29 |
Florida Department of Citrus said. One million cartons out of a total of #.# million cartons shipped to Europe will |
|
|
First cherries from Spain hit shelves.
|
2008-03-29 |
UK and Spain. "This is a quality cherry in shine, colour...include Harrods and specialist outlets as well as Tesco. These first cherries of |
|
|
Valentines push lifts red meat sales.
|
2008-03-29 |
A promotion to boost sales of...lamb around Valentines Day achieved a #.#% redemption rate among...promotion encouraged shoppers to cook a Valentines Day meal using beef |
|
|
MSC hires consultant to sharpen its image.
|
2008-03-29 |
Marine Stewardship Council is planning a global promotional push to boost...venture by Saatchi & Saatchi S, a global sustainability consultancy set up...focuses on understanding shopper attitudes. A redesign of the MSC logo...there were other countries offering a "stunning" opportunity for growth such |
|
|
Call for North Sea protection zones.
|
2008-03-29 |
WWF-UK has called for a network of protected areas to...for commercially important species such as cod, haddock and plaice. "Under...Federation, however, dismissed the proposal as "fundamentally flawed", despite WWF-UK |
|
|
Lloyd Maunder to increase capacity.
|
2008-03-29 |
Group, which then carried out a business review. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...service functions and production management as a result of a duplication of roles. "Our aim |
|
|
The science of innovation.
|
2008-03-29 |
versions of traditional lines, such as fruit juices, energy drinks and...measure the carbon footprint of a ham sandwich, say, or be...the UK food industry has a strong reputation for R&D...R&D, there is often a lack of research, which hampers |
|
|
Come and meet The Grocer team.
|
2008-03-29 |
and features ideas, check out a great subscription offer and grab...great subscription offer and grab a chance to enter a draw to win a Nintendo Wii. At stand E##...retailers the opportunity to win a brand new Citroen Berlingo van...Business Media, there will be a competition to win ### [pounds |
|
|
Producers change tactics: the French fruit industry's ambitious 10-a-day fruit and veg message is getting a revamp. The intention is to improve diets and boost the variety of produce bought.
|
2008-03-29 |
hit French fruit growers with a double whammy. The mild, wet...####/## winter followed by a cool summer meant the apple...summer fruits. This led to a crash in UK sales of...and veg association. This was a significant blow given that the |
|
|
Slaying the Welsh dragon: our passion for provenance has brought with it a growing interest in British artisan cheeses, but cheesemakers across the Channel are starting to fight back.
|
2008-03-29 |
There#;s a battle raging across the Channel...with British cheese producers playing a card that has long been...####]. This trend is proving a barrier to French cheeses trying...Rians#; goats cheese business is a case in point. "There has |
|
|
Finding the hook for meats: meat producers are struggling to get to grips with the UK market and face challenges including rising costs and, in some cases, the attention of animal welfare groups.
|
2008-03-29 |
to them is more of a challenge. From pate to foie...French are straggling to get a handle on what the British...want from their deli counters. As a result, many are looking away...the supermarkets and towards independents as a route in. These outlets attract |
|
|
The luxury treatment: beer and cider is starting to get the luxury treatment previously reserved for fine wine and expensive liqueurs--though producers are having to make compromises.
|
2008-03-29 |
##/##]. Not bad for a dark spirit in a market dominated by vodka (which...s top-selling cognac, Martell. "As a category we have benefited from...category we have benefited from a resurgence in our appreciation of...to trade up and pay a bit extra for a product they feel is truly |
|
|
Ariake Europe.
|
2008-03-29 |
Japanese-owned Ariake, is hoping a mix of Japanese technological know...its innovation--infusion bags--become a hit in the UK market...bags, which work much like a tea bag, and infuse water...further and move into retail as well," says Seguin. The company |
|
|
L'Epicurien.
|
2008-03-29 |
Xavier Gandon. The company produces a range of condiments--including chocolate...chocolate, wine and flower confits, as well as spreadable savouries that can be...These two ranges were chosen as they tap into developing consumer...says. "The UK requires quite a different approach from other countries |
|
|
CCLF.
|
2008-03-29 |
Formed as a small family company in ####...Calvados La Fermiere is now a part of Agrial, the largest...popular drier brand Ecusson has a #S% share of the domestic...can make quality cider at a price that is reasonable and |
|
|
Mont Tauch.
|
2008-03-29 |
drunk in the UK, under a number of brands and retailer...last month the company launched a ###,### [pounds sterling] campaign...### [pounds sterling] campaign in a bid to position the winery...is particularly important to us as we are a co-operative. The campaign features |
|
|
Plastic bag poll.
|
2008-03-29 |
government#;s plans to introduce a charge for plastic carrier bags...independent ##% #% retailers have a part to play in reducing...of headlines recently by announcing a #p charge for bags in...first retailer to have hit a voluntary target to reduce bag |
|
|
Fruitful years for discount chains.
|
2008-03-29 |
biggest #o independent retailers. With a profit margin of #.#...the Home Bargains fascia, recorded a sales rise of ##% to...to initially include items such as tinned fruit and vegetables, fish...alongside branded food lines such as pasta, rice, sauces, soups, cereals |
|
|
When the oil runs dry: in September RH Amar ends its partnership with Filippo Berio, almost halving the food distributor's turnover. CEO David Mellor tells Stefan Chomka why he's still upbeat.
|
2008-03-29 |
September, signalling the end of a successful ##-year partnership. That...RH Amar#;s turnover. As break-ups go, this is...break-ups go, this is a big deal. Yet David Mellor...failed to agree terms for a new contract. "We have had |
|
|
A new breed of retailers: premium independents offering locally sourced and organic foods are now springing up all over London, but can they add scale.
|
2008-03-29 |
into the bun." But after a year of searching, Satchi has...of searching, Satchi has found a baker who can manipulate organic...City Market is one of a new breed of retailer, targeting...still they come. "There is a huge market for this food |
|
|
Food retail: is it still a safe haven? Investors once viewed UK food retailers as sound defensive plays, but the market and the profiles of retailers have changed dramatically.
|
2008-03-29 |
At a time when it is impossible...News at Ten without seeing a City type bemoaning his lot...food retail sector may be a wise thing to do. We...is the supermarket sector still as safe a haven as it once was for investors |
|
|
The Independent.
|
2008-03-29 |
of Seaton ore preparing for a fight against Tesco fallowing its...close to make way for a large supermarket. |
|
|
The Daily Telegraph.
|
2008-03-29 |
light health warnings on packs as part of an anti-obesity...and the EU was forging a deal to make the system...anger Tesco, which has pioneered a different system used by more |
|
|
X5 Retail Group buys Kama for 9m [pounds sterling].
|
2008-03-29 |
an excellent opportunity to secure a strong position in the region...position in the region, creating a solid platform for future growth |
|
|
Heineken strengthens Czech position.
|
2008-03-29 |
which makes Zlatopramen, Breznak, Louny and Dacicky beers. It has a production capacity of #.# million hectolitres and employs ### |
|
|
PepsiCo continues to grow in Russia.
|
2008-03-29 |
MOSCOW: PepsiCo and the Pepsi Bottling Group have acquired a ##.##% stake in Russian branded juice company JSC Lebedyansky |
|
|
M&S invests in Czech Republic.
|
2008-03-29 |
second franchise joint venture in a month. The retailer has acquired...month. The retailer has acquired a ##% stake in franchise operation |
|
|
Integration boosted by EPoS revamp.
|
2008-03-29 |
#.#m [pounds sterling] on a revamp of its EPoS system...food stores will be upgraded a week, with completion expected later...later this year. "This marks a key step in the process |
|
|
Independents back plastic bag charge.
|
2008-03-29 |
backed government plans to introduce a charge for plastic carrier bags...support legislation unless there was a voluntary reduction in plastic bag...reduced carrier bag usage by as much as ##%, while another two said |
|