The UK grocery industry has one of the most progressive and forward-thinking supply chains in the world and is planning for change, according to David Gordon, director of industry development at the IGD. Opening the IGD Supply Chain Summit 2010,
Following the news of the royal engagement, the Feel Good Drinks Company is campaigning for a two-day Bank Holiday in 2011. While prime minister David Cameron has committed to a national holiday to celebrate the special occasion, the 100% natural juice drink
Instant redemption opportunities, such as cash back at the checkout, are most likely to entice consumers to choose one loyalty programme over another. That’s one of the findings of new research from Mintel in the US, which explores how shoppers
The UK grocery industry has set new targets for reducing waste in the supply chain. It is aiming to prevent or redistribute 75,000 tonnes of waste by 2012, equivalent to 5m wheelie bins of waste never being created in the
The Fairtrade Foundation is encouraging big name designers to design with Fairtrade cotton to mark the fifth anniversary of the ethically sourced product. It has put together an exhibition of celebrity photographs, wearing Fairtrade cotton clothes, taken by Trevor Leighton,
Jerry Marwood, managing director of Spar UK, has announced his decision to leave the company next summer, after nearly nine years in the role. According to the company, Marwood is keen to seek new challenges. He was appointed as managing
Cherrygood, claimed to be one of the UK’s fastest growing juice drinks, claims the cherry drink makes an ideal alternative to red wine and non-alcoholic beverage at Christmas. It has also created a series of alcoholic cocktails using the cherry
Turkeys at a Co-operative Group farm in Stoughton, Leicstershire, are being reared in a playground equipped with seesaws, swings, a disco ball and a four-acre paddock plus a 100ft poly tunnel for shelter. According to the retailer, the ‘playground’ is
Convenience stores are opening and succeeding in multiple shopping locations, according to a study by leading property company Colliers International. Colliers’ research and forecasting team has looked at the evolution of store representation in the UK over the past decade,
Corkers, a new crisp brand made from Naturalo potatoes grown on a family farm in the Cambridgeshire Fens, launch at the end of this month, November 2010. Previewed at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London in September 2010,
Samsung Electronics UK has appointed Laura Dance digital campaign manager as part of the company’s strategy to build online consumer engagement. Dance will be working across the business, responsible for the planning and development of digital campaigns and key brand
Experian, the consumer credit rating company, has signed a five-year deal with the UK home shopping company JD Williams. According to Experian, it will help JD Williams better manage its customers, enabling it to reduce risk and maximise value. Under
Cash & Carry is the top performer in the UK wholesale market, according to a new report from the IGD. Its Grocery and Foodservice Wholesaling 2010 study reveals cash and carry operators grew sales by 6.1% to £10.3bn in 2009
London’s wine tasting venue, Vinopolis, has appointed Samantha Cox as its managing director, effective from 15 November 2010. Cox was previously sales and marketing director at the city caterer, Chester Boyd. According to the company, her experience in the food
The Co-operative has scooped three Quality Food Awards, including one for its Truly Irresistible Brandy Butter Ice Cream, new for Christmas 2010. The ice cream won the Christmas Confectionery category with judges praising its strong brandy aroma and frozen yogurt
Although the economic tide seems to be turning, three cultural trends are affecting the financial services investment industry in the US, according to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides intelligence on direct marketing. Mintel found trust, millennials (those aged 22-35)
Discount department store, TJ Hughes, has appointed Beatrice Lafon as chief executive; replacing Sue Tennant, who will be leaving at the end of the year. Lafon was recently chief executive of Etam Group in the Netherlands and was previously commercial
Consumers are planning to rein in Christmas spending this year, according to a new YouGov SixthSense report. The study, which compares spending habits in 2010 compared with last year, suggests people are also less likely to make big ticket purchases
Mintel has tipped the top food service trends for 2011 in the US in the light of increased regulations, which require restaurants with 20 or more outlets list calorie counts on the menu, and consumer demand for variety or so-called
Leading supply chain directors from retailers and FMCG suppliers across the food and grocery industry will outline their plans for change and strategies to meet future challenges at the IGD’s Supply Chain Summit, 18 November 2010, QEII Conference centre, London.
A new jobs’ web site is being launched in the UK with a mandate to slash recruitment costs. Find UK Jobs claims to bring free recruitment and professional networking to all. Find UK Jobs claims to have an advanced job
Convenience retailer Capper & Co, which operates 500 stores under the Spar fascia, has relaunched its fresh produce offer under the Market Garden brand. The move is designed to drive sales and footfall with high quality produce, demonstrating the business’s
Marks & Spencer is promoting its own label products with the launch of a new advertising strapline, Only at M&S. According to the food, clothing and homewares retailer, the latest brand positioning is designed to show it leads the
Sainsbury’s is the only top four supermarket in the UK to grow its market share in the 12 weeks ending 31 October 2010, according to the latest grocery figures from Kantar Worldpanel. Sainsbury’s sales grew by 6.1% in the period,
A new guide to help food businesses communicate with consumers in a clear and consistent way about achieving a healthy balanced diet is being published by IGD, the international food and grocery experts. The best practice guide to communicating to
