UK upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose today (5 January) announced a near-4% rise in underlying sales over the Christmas period.
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UK: Morrisons set for third marketing chief in a year
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UK retailer Morrisons is preparing for its third marketing director in three hundred and sixty five days with the appointment of Sainsbury’s executive Rebecca Singleton.
NETHERLANDS/US: Ahold buys Genuardi’s outlets from Safeway
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Dutch retail giant Ahold has moved to expand its business within the US with a deal to shop for 16 Genuardi’s stores from Safeway Inc.
ISRAEL/UK: Frutarom buys UK’s Savoury Flavours
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Israeli ingredients firm Frutarom today (5 January) announced it has acquired UK company Savoury Flavours.
UPDATE: UK: Analysts applaud Waitrose Christmas sales
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The Christmas performance of upmarket UK retailer Waitrose was lauded by analysts.
UK: Nestle UK to quit Croydon HQ
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Nestle has today (5 January) confirmed speculation it’s moving the headquarters of its UK business.
US: PepsiCo claims talk of four,000 job cuts “inaccurate”
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PepsiCo has denied reports that that is seeking to cut around 4,000 jobs and decrease pension contributions in a bid to enhance earnings.
US: Smith Dairy launches Greek frozen yoghurt
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US dairy processor Smith Dairy Products Co. has launched a variety of frozen Greek yoghurts under its Ruggles brand.
Catering Trends in U.S. Foodservice
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Bharatbook added a brand new Database report “Emerging from a depressing 2009, the catering industry is at the rebound. Packaged Facts estimates that 2010 catering revenue among caterers, restaurants, foodservice contractors, and hotels “. Catering Trends in U.S.
Don’t Wait for Takeout – Eliminate Wait Time With the Internet
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One of the most inefficient things about ordering takeout food is the time it takes to wait for the food. Usually to order takeout you need to show up at the restaurant, pick what you want to eat, then sit…