Pay less tax with Nilfisk water efficient scrubber dryers
This Government project started quietly 2 years ago when our UK Trade Association, the Industrial Cleaning Machinery Manufacturers Association, (ICMMA) asked for industry experts to assist the UK Governments DEFRA, to work with their Water Technologies Group to establish criteria for water efficient cleaning machines.
Nestle prefers National Flexible’s ‘Sweet Touch’
National Flexible, the Bradford-based film packaging specialists have been recognised as an ‘outstanding supplier’ at a recent award ceremony for the contribution they have made to Nestle – one of the UK’s leading confectionery manufacturers. Presented by Nestle’s Head of Purchasing – Tim Innocence, the award is the highest ranking that can be given to a supplier. Only 6 companies managed to qualify for the accolade at an event which was attended by some of the largest names in the industry.
Star Performance supports charity
Britain’s leading musical star Michael Ball performed recently at a special fundraising Concert in aid of The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice and supported by awarding winning Black Tower, the UK’s top selling German wine brand. The intimate styled sell-out concert took place at Feltonfleet School, Cobham, Surrey and raised more than £50,000 for Shooting Star which provides care, support and advice for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. These care services are offered free of charge to families, 365 days a year across the western half of London and north Surrey, not far from Michael Ball’s ...
New Covent Garden returns to the small screen
New Covent Garden Food Co. is backing its market-leading fresh soup range with a heavyweight TV campaign in key trading regions. The peak-time TV campaign features a mix of 30 and 20 second commercials across the Midlands, Meridian, Anglia and West Country. “In a first for the New Covent Garden brand, we are linking the TV advertising closely with quality drama, soaps and light entertainment programmes which are extremely popular with our food-loving, core target market,” says Nigel Parrott, New Covent Garden Company Group Marketing Director.
JANUARY - DIGITAL EDITION - Our New Year’s resolution is to stay healthy and keep smiling for the next 12 months, and we wish you the same.
Happy New Year! Welcome to the January 2010 Grocery Trader. Our New Year’s resolution is to stay healthy and keep smiling for the next 12 months, and we wish you the same. Writing just before Christmas, it seems no one in authority had predicted the... Read more »
Digital Editions
Happy New Year! Welcome to the January 2010 Grocery Trader. Our New Year’s resolution is to stay healthy and keep smiling for the next 12 months, and we wish you the same. Writing just before Christmas,... Read more »
Welcome to the December Grocery Trader. As another year draws to an end, hopefully everyone reading this will get the opportunity to ease off a little bit, take stock and review business. So we’re proud... Read more »
Welcome to the November Grocery Trader. Our big news this month is that we have upgraded the software for our digital editions so it’s easier for you to read The Grocery Trader online wherever, whenever... Read more »
The Grocery Trader Interviews
Vodat International is the UK retail sector’s fastest growing supplier of telecom solutions and Proactive managed private networks, and provides a complete range of communications technology services... Read more »
Operating in over 100 countries worldwide, VeriFone is the global leader in secure electronic payment systems and for the past 30 years has excelled in providing solutions, services and expertise that... Read more »
Kepak Convenience Foods’ innovative Rustlers microwaveable hot snacks have been a runaway success since they hit the UK in 2000, becoming a byword among young adults, and 16-24 males in particular, for... Read more »
Confectionery
Envis Foods, the UK distributor for Before and After Mints, is launching Before & After’s new London 2012 Peppermint & Cinnamon tin in the US Pavilion at the London Speciality & Fine Food... Read more »
Walkers Nonsuch, England’s finest speciality toffee maker, has given thought to the current economic climate and modern day consumers’ demands - not only watching what they spend but more conscious... Read more »
RETAILERS have been put on alert as reports reach the UK of a major new outbreak of Toxic Waste. Toxic Waste, the Hazardously Sour Candy Brand, has added two innovative new products to its top-selling... Read more »
Merchandising & Display
UK POS increases product range in time for the run up to Halloween and Bonfire night - perfect for high impact promotion without the scary price tag. Read more » SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Get... Read more »
For operators of chilled display cabinets the challenge of saving energy, for both environmental and economic reasons, is becoming ever-harder. Incremental improvements in systems and component design... Read more »
Mintel Reports
While ‘austerity chic’ ruled the beauty industry in 2009, as this challenging year comes to a close, forthcoming trends directing the beauty industry across the globe have been revealed as Mintel Beauty... Read more »
The alcoholic RTD (ready to drink) market blossomed in the 1990s, through the likes of Smirnoff Ice and Bacardi Breezer, but has since been fighting a rearguard action. With FABs (flavoured alcoholic beverages)... Read more »
In a matter of just a few years, consumer attitudes in to household fresheners have shifted considerably. Used in 17 million UK homes, the recession has seen people cut down on spend on what to some... Read more »
Industry News
Nationwide fencing company Darfen turn recycled plastic carriers into eco friendly fencing for construction... Read more »
Alastair Salvesen, who was awarded the C.B.E. in the New Year’s Honours List for services to the... Read more »
For the third year running, customers of Unibake UK have rated it great for service. Read more » SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Grocery - Food
General Mills UK is set to inject a further boost into the already flourishing home baking category... Read more »
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats division has launched a new, smaller eight count case for its top... Read more »
Family bread brand Kingsmill is back on TV in 2010, with a new creative in support of its ongoing... Read more »
Grocery - Non-Food
Ambi Pur, the expert in home fragrance and ambience creation, launched a new and exciting range... Read more »
Oral-B® Pro-Expert - A consolidated range of premium manual toothbrushes designed to provide consumers... Read more »
Most offices now have a plethora of white boards, in meeting rooms, break out areas and even kitchens. ... Read more »
Drinks News
Voltz International’s popular Voltz Energy drink is fuelling the crew of ‘Lancelot’, a 40... Read more »
“Little Big Shot is without doubt the best tasting energy shot in the market place,” according... Read more »
Voltz Distribution UK has announced it has secured a distribution deal with leading franchisor Card... Read more »
Retail I.T
Vodat International is the UK retail sector’s fastest growing supplier of telecom solutions and... Read more »
Based in North Yorkshire, Flamingo Land has over 1.5 million visitors a year and is one of the regions... Read more »
Simon Vardy, owner of nine Costa Coffee franchise stores across Greater Manchester and Cheshire,... Read more »
Packaging and Display
When BrewDog Brewery was looking for a striking new bottle for its latest beer, Rotherham glass... Read more »
National Flexible, the Bradford-based film packaging specialists have been recognised as an ‘outstanding... Read more »
New benchmark offers opportunities for functional packaging improvement and cost savings. Read more... Read more »
The Warehouse
This Government project started quietly 2 years ago when our UK Trade Association, the Industrial... Read more »
Leading materials handling specialist Excel Automation is helping Asda change the way it picks online... Read more »
Palmer and Harvey is the UK’s leading independent and national wholesaler of tobacco, confectionery,... Read more »
Hardware
Rational’s SelfCooking Center: taking care of the environment - and itself. Read more » SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
A UK-based retail systems manufacturer has responded to the global drive for faster and more accurate... Read more »
Byotrol, the ground-breaking anti-microbial technology has been used to create the world’s first... Read more »



