Vince Bamford
Vince is fmcg editor at The Grocer and covers news of developments in food, drink, entertainment, health & beauty and toys. Contact him with details of new product launches, other innovations and advertising campaigns.
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Recent stories
Campbell Soup Co acquires Plum babyfood business
US business Plum Organics – which bought UK babyfood supplier Plum in January – has in turn been acquired by Campbell Soup Company.
ASA raps Listerine mouthwash for claiming 'brushing isn't enough'
Listerine owner Johnson & Johnson has been rapped by advertising watchdogs for claiming brushing alone isn’t enough to keep teeth clean.
Intersnack's Pom-Bear launches Zoo Friends snacks
Intersnack is hoping kids go wild for the new wild animals joining its Pom-Bear range…
- Strongbow and Lambrini turn to dark side for new fruit ciders
- Peanut allergy study aims to improve food labelling
- Microsoft reveals details of Xbox 360 successor XboxOne
- Thunderbirds toy tie-up is go for Vivid Group
- Esdevium ties up deal for Wallace & Gromit board game
- Chi Drinks launches 'game-changing' new range
- Tesco puts City Kitchen brand on quiches and tarts
Recent blog posts
A clip around the ear
Something has gone wrong with one of my local c-stores. Every day I pass this shop, which is run by a major retail chain…
Hasbro strikes back
Size might not be everything – but it certainly counts for a lot… especially when it comes to action figures.
E-cigarettes' burning questions
There may be no smoke without fire – but there’s certainly plenty of fire without smoke in the electronic cigarette market…
- No giraffing matter
- Feeling sorry for Coca-Cola
- Booze blues
- Slipped discs
- A WKD is for life
- Escalating problems
- A new hope for retailers













